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When the ancient Israelites came together to build the mishkan, they gave freely from the heart. They each brought a piece of themselves to create a space for the Divine.

At Shir Tikvah, the members of our community build a version of this space: a place where we study, celebrate, and pray together.

We are teachers, artists, non-profit geeks, and health care practitioners. We are queer, straight, able-bodied and neuro-divergent. We're parents, students, new to Judaism and/or carrying baggage from Hebrew school. We welcome newcomers, lend a hand in the kitchen, and treat staff and each other with respect. Membership dues (along with volunteer hours and additional donations) make it possible for us to do the vital work of educating our children and observing the mitzvot.

Together, we are building a shared Jewish future, in which each contributes a fair amount. It's a very old idea that seems radical in these times.   

At Shir Tikvah, we take pains to balance our financial needs with the Jewish values of community and diversity. We are very proud of our Fair Share Dues policy, a sliding scale which recognizes the dignity of each community member. We don't ask for your tax returns. We don't sell tickets for High Holy Days. We contribute according to our ability and our means.  

We pro-rate dues for anyone joining mid-year. 

If you are a current member, wishing to Renew your Membership, please go here

Dues pledges should be recalculated each year. 
The beginning of our new fiscal year is July 1.

Fair Share Dues Structure  - See our NEW Dues Calculator

 Up to $40,000 
Dues are 1% of a household's adjusted gross income.

 $40,001+
Dues are 2% of a household's adjusted gross income, with a cap of $4000.
 

Keren Zeriyah (Seed) Fund:
An additional investment over the first 3 years of membership, based on the same sliding scale and equal to your first full year's dues commitment.

What the Sliding Scale Looks Like:
David Malka has an adjusted gross income of $60,000/year. He pays $1,200 in dues (2% of $60,000) and $400 in KZ (1/3 of $1,200) for his first three years of membership. 

J.C. Otley has an adjusted gross income of $12,000/year. They pay $120 in dues (1% or $12,000) and $40 in KZ (1/3 of $120) for the first three years of their membership. 

Lack of funds should never be a barrier. 

We say it and we mean it. We have funds that enable us to be flexible, especially during times of economic downturn. You can self-adjust your dues using the Dues Calculator to determine amount of subsidy needed

Associate Membership

If you have a primary home in another congregation, but would like to support Congregation Shir Tikvah as well, we welcome you.

As an Associate Member, we would enjoy having you to join us for Torah Study, Shabbat and many of our celebrations. We’ll list you in our Member Directory. If you’d like to volunteer for one of our committees or join in on our social justice projects, your work there would be appreciated. 

It is understood that major life cycle events and the holidays of Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Passover will be celebrated with your home congregation. Full membership is required for participation in our Nashira Education Program.

We work with families individually to identify a specific contribution level, and you will make no payments into our Keren Zeriyah (Seed Fund.) If you decide at a later time to switch to full membership with our shul, we will re-evaluate your dues and Keren Zeriyah commitments.

If you would like to explore Associate Membership at Shir Tikvah, contact the office.

Because our fiscal year begins on July 1, new members joining in June will not have any financial obligations until after its start. Fill out the membership form and do not prorate your dues!