— Membership

Community, Connection and Care

• Life Cycle Support: Access to pastoral support and spiritual guidance during periods of grief, mourning and joy.
• Celebrations and Gatherings: Opportunity to hold life cycle events in our sanctuary as well as priority and reduced-rate rental access for additional events including meetings and parties. 
• A Spiritual and Social Home: Access to a larger community of Jewish organizations and events in Maine; opportunity to participate in book and film groups and social/cultural events featuring art, poetry and music.
  
  

Education

• Nurturing the Next Generation: Priority enrollment for students K-12 in educational programming including Bet Mitzvah preparation, Hebrew tutoring, teen social programming and Confirmation preparation. Reduced tuition for members enrolled in religious school in Pre-K through 3rd grade. 
• Membership is required for students in 4th grade and above.
• Adult Education: Torah study; adult educational programming; access to presentations given by state and national leaders in the Jewish community.
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Spiritual Growth

• Worship and Spirituality: Entrance to the High Holy Days for all members of your household with membership badges as well as guest tickets for full-time students; access to an environment designed to be safe, supportive and welcoming for worship and Shabbat services.
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Sustaining a Shared Future

• Financial Sustainability: Dues serve as an essential source of income for operating expenses, salaries, building maintenance, programming and security.
• Collective Action: Opportunity to participate on committees and to engage directly in Tikkun Olam (Repair the World) projects, providing collective means for social justice work and volunteerism.
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Membership Fees 2026-2027

New members: Take advantage of our new member discount. 50% off first year dues for full dues families! 

• True Cost Membership $2,800/yr ($233/mo)
• Our annual operating budget spread evenly across all of our member households.
• Household Membership $2,250/yr ($188/mo)
• The amount required from each member household to meet our 26-27 deficit budget. 
• Full-time Student Membership $216/yr ($18/mo)

Payment Calendar

• Membership commitment is due by September 1, 2026 and can be paid annually or monthly. Timely payment ensures continued access to the full range of membership benefits.



• Once dues are paid or initiated on a monthly basis, you will receive a confirmation letter outlining membership specific privileges and opportunities for the year, including tickets for the High Holiday services.

Join or Renew

Our membership forms, including payment, are handled online through the links below. If you would prefer to make alternative funding arrangements please contact us.