Membership

The #1 reason- L'Dor V'Dor, from generation to generation. To keep Judaism alive in Manatee County for the you, the next generation and beyond!
Your membership benefits all of us. While we will maintain our policy that everyone is welcome to our synagogue, membership in a synagogue represents a commitment to the community. It means you keep Jewish life alive and see it continue to the next generation. It also gives you a framework of giving and contributing to the Shul, and it means that you are a partner in supporting the financial needs of the Synagogue, which we are all part of. Membership dues are the main funding source for Temple Beth El’s programs and activities.
Why become a member?
Membership entitles you to:
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High Holy Day tickets with preferred seating
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Receive Yahrzeit letters for your loved one's
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Ability to participate in the TBE members only Chavurah! (fun outings, events, house parties, and more)
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Voting privileges at congregational meetings
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Access to the monthly newsletter, 'Weekly Wrap' e-mail and other mailings
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Participation in educational programs and other activities at a discounted rate
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Services of Rabbi at life cycle events (weddings, baby namings, funerals, etc.)
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Religious school scholarships for families in need
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Bar/Bat Mitzvah assistance
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Inclusion in the membership directory
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Have the names of loved ones that have passed on read during services on Shabbat
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Ability to join or head one of our many committees
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A members only name tag to wear proudly!
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Access to a rabbi for hospitalizations, rehab facilities and nursing homes
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Participation in various Sisterhood and Men's Club activities
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Being supported when saying Kaddish for a loved one
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Ability to sponsor an Oneg or Kiddush after services to remember a loved one or celebrate a special occasion
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To watch and support those converting to Judaism
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Have pastoral counseling available to you in times of crisis or trauma
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Possibility for adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah prep
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Have a place to gather in a beautiful Sanctuary and call it your own
Other benefits of membership:
Knowing that you are maintaining the only non-orthodox Jewish presence in all of Manatee County. Being a partner with the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee. Standing hand-in-hand with other Jewish congregations in SW Florida. Declaring to the world (and during these especially difficult times) that Judaism is indeed alive and well. Having a place for Judaism’s ancient teachings to be engraved, hewn and carved within a Jewish soul.
Your payments help fund the actual synagogue operations for the current year, including Rabbinic salary, administrative, office, and maintenance supplies, upkeep of the facilities, the religious school operation, religious ritual items, and mailings, among other things. We need your support!
Joining Temple Beth El is easy, simply choose a membership type below and click the
"Click Here to Apply for Membership" button.
Types of Memberships
Family
Family membership shall be open to Jewish and interfaith couples, one of whom is Jewish. Family membership may include dependent children who are residents of the household.
$1680 / annually
or $140 / month
INDIVIDUAL
Open to any Jewish person who chooses to join our community.
Associate
Family Member
For persons who reside in the Tampa Bay area 6 months out of the year or less, or persons that have a membership in another synagogue.
$1140 / annually
or $95/month
$1008 / annually
or $84 / month
Associate
Single Member
For a person who resides in the Tampa Bay area 6 months out of the year or less or, has a membership in another synagogue.
$684 / annually
or $57 / month
Young adult
Individual students or young adults (under 25) living independently are welcome to our family.
No fee
CONVERSION
Open to non-Jewish people if they participate in our rabbi‘s “Conversion to Judaism” class. The length of time in the conversion class deemed acceptable for membership will be left up to the discretion of our rabbi.
(Upon completion of conversion classes, members can choose their "Type of Membership.")
$1140 / annually
or $95/month