The congregational leadership and professional staff work closely to provide meaningful spiritual, religious, intellectual programs, and social activities and programs. Through annual financial commitments, supplemented by additional sources of income such as program fees, tuitions, “tribute” donations, sponsorships, and proceeds from fund raising projects, Temple Emanu-El is able to provide a broad range of programs to meet the needs of our diverse membership.

In accordance with Jewish tradition, every family unit contributes to the maintenance of our collective Jewish home. Our mission and how it will affect you as a new member deserve your utmost consideration when you consider your annual membership commitment to your synagogue.

We have established giving levels that allow members to choose their annual gift based on their personal ability. Contributing is the essence of tzedakah (justice and righteousness), as our tradition teaches. Please reflect upon the full range of your resources when you declare your pledge. Guidelines outlined on the membership commitment form are consistent with the policies of other Reform congregations.

Building Fund

Members contribute separately toward the ongoing costs of facility maintenance. New members are assessed a sum (payable over five years) for our Building Fund, which is applied to our capital improvements costs. Modernization of our historic facilities continues to remain a priority. We’re extremely proud of our state-of-the-art school building and continue to modernize other areas of the Temple Emanu-El property. After this obligation is satisfied, members are assessed an Annual Maintenance Fund.