Membership

Welcome to B'nai Shalom of Sussex County!

B'nai Shalom of Sussex County is a welcoming community, open to new members of all regardless of age, stage, affiliation, or family status. B'nai Shalom is comprised of both Reform and and Conservative members with blended services and a Hebrew School to ensure all members feel welcomed. We have members from all over Sussex County and outside!

If you have membership questions, please reach out to Olivia at bnai.shalom.sussex.nj@gmail.com. We would love for you to check us out and see if we are the right fit for you!

We look forward to meeting you!

Membership Billing

As with any organization we need funding to maintain our facilities. Timely payment of dues is important to help insure that we have funds available to pay our bills and staff. Please recognize that B’nai Shalom will work with you and offer you different payment options that best works for your financial situation. We accept payment in check or major credit card online.

General billing information for incoming members:

B’nai Shalom’s fiscal year begins June 1st

Membership dues :

$1300 for a Family + $100 building fee
$900 for a single + $100 building fee
$378 for B’nai Mitzvah Classes
$324 for Alef thru Hay for students

Please Note: Hardship accommodations are available. At Temple, we will never turn you away. If you are interested in joining our family please complete a membership form and send it to bnai.shalom.sussex.nj@gmail.com. We look forward to having you join our congregation!

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Membership

Membership Perks

When you become a member of B’nai Shalom, you are joining more than a synagogue—you are becoming part of a welcoming, supportive community.

Membership includes:

A warm, close-knit community that is inclusive of interfaith families, diverse family structures, and individuals with varying affiliations
Access to all synagogue events, including Shabbat services, community programs, and High Holiday seating
Guidance and support for life-cycle moments, from celebrations such at weddings to times of need, with a community you can lean on
Meaningful opportunities to give back through volunteer efforts, social gatherings, and community-building events
Access to our Judaica Store and synagogue library, offering resources for learning, ritual, and home practice
A strong Hebrew School program led by dedicated teachers who focus on core Jewish values and concepts, serving students from Kindergarten through B’nai Mitzvah, with Hebrew instruction available through additional membership

Interfaith Families

If you are an interfaith or nontraditional family, do not worry! Many of our families are interfaith. We are an inclusive to all different family types and welcome all to explore our community. We want everyone to feel welcomed and at home!

Bat/Bat Mitzvah

A Bar/Bat Mitzvah is one of the most significant milestones the Jewish life. Regardless of faith, we welcome all family members to participate in the service. We will work with the entire family to ensure everyone is included on this special day, whether it be passing our Torah to next generations, sharing blessings, or coming to the Bimah with the Jewish family members, we will work with you to ensure everyone has a part.

Services

All family members are welcome to join us as services regardless of religious background. We welcome you to join us, and participate how you feel most comfortable participating. This may be saying the English parts of the service, participating in a few blessings, or simply taking in the service.

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