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Our Dues Structure – Our Innovative and Unique Approach

Temple Israel has initiated a new dues structure to raise the necessary funds to sustain our community. Dues should not be a barrier to anyone who wants to be a member of Temple Israel. Our dues model enables more people to affiliate with our community. You and your family decide at what level you would like to invest in Temple Israel. As such, the Temple has instituted the following structure:

Based on the actual costs of operating the Temple and on the projected number of members, we have a sustaining Annual Commitment level. If each household were to pay at the sustaining level, the synagogue would meet its budgetary obligations. This year that figure is $2,560.

For some, the Sustaining Level might be beyond their means. For others, it’s simply a starting point. That’s the beauty of the voluntary commitment – each of us chooses an amount that represents our personal financial capacity.

This system has proven to be a positive change for our congregation, even though some years we fall short of our budget requirements. This is why we still conduct our Annual Campaign and other traditional fundraising activities. Please consider these opportunities to increase your financial support of the synagogue.

On your membership application, kindly designate the level of donation you are prepared to make to sustain Temple Israel. You will be invoiced for that amount. It’s that simple.

Regardless of your commitment level, your annual commitment:

• includes up to two (2) High Holiday seats;
• will receive special recognition if you increase your previous commitment either:
  • by 10% or more, or
  • by $2,200
• provides access to our religious school, but does not include tuition or other fees (e.g. building fund for new members, which is $2400 over 6 years);
• will be held in the strictest confidence (other than the special recognition).

Feel free to call the Temple office at 781-784-3986 if you have any questions about the annual commitment program.

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