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Membership Application

Yahrzeits Observed:
Membership Categories:

The membership categories in Congregation Arzei Darom are:
    Full Membership entitling one to all privileges and obligations of membership,including voting privileges. Full Membership is available to a family or an individual.  If applying for full membership with the Building Fund option, the applicant agrees to pay at least $1,000 each year towards the Building Fund obligation until the entire $8,000 Building Fund has been paid in full.*** 
  • New Full Member Introductory Rate entitling one to all privileges and obligations of Full Membership as listed above, with the exception of Simcha rentals/usage.  Simcha rentals/usage will be available at the Associate Member rates/guidelines during the first year. The Introductory Rate includes:
    1. Discounted first year dues (see rates below)
    2. Two (2) non-transferable seats for Rosh Hashanah/Yom Kippur 
    3. Building fund obligations deferred for one year
  • Associate Membership is available to any individual or family who is a full member of another synagogue, entitling one to limited privileges
By applying for membership, regardless of level, the applicant(s) agree to accept all membership responsibilities at the level selected on their application and abide by the Bylaws and Constitution (Copy available upon request).

***We encourage anyone, regardless of their current financial abilities, to apply for membership. If a prospective member feels unable to meet the Financial Obligations described above, he or she is encouraged to reach out to the Finance Committee.
 
   Building Fund  No Building Fund
 Full Member Introductory Rate  550  550
 Full Member Family  800  1200
 Full Member Individual  535  935
 Associate Member  N/A  400

I hereby apply to become a Member of Arzei Darom   and agree to pay the annuals dues outlined in the table above based on my selections below. 
Please complete application and submit with a check for Membership Dues,
made payable to: Congregation Arzei Darom, 725 Queen Anne Road, Teaneck, NJ 07666
Get Involved – Join a Committee

Adult Education Committee – arranges for Shiurim, classes, lectures, scholar-in-residence programs, and other programs of an educational nature as one-time events and on an ongoing basis.

Building Committee – responsible for all aspects of the construction of our new Shul building, including working with contractors, architects, and lawyers as well as the township.

Chessed Committee – responsible for the various forms of Chessed, including Bikkur Cholim visits; planning meals in times of illness, for Shiva, for new mothers.

Communications Committee – responsible for all forms of communication, including annual membership directory, newsletter, e-nnouncements, and web site.

Constitution Committee – responsible for maintaining the constitution and recommending changes when necessary.

Dinner and Journal Committee – responsible for organizing the annual Shul dinner and accompanying ad journal.

Events / Programming Committee – initiates, plans, and organizes all social events, such as the Purim Chagigah, Bowling Night, Barbecue, and other ideas they come up with.

Facilities Committee – responsible for the “physical plant” of the Shul including upkeep as well as set-up and take-down of room arrangements.

Fund-Raising Committee – responsible for initiating and implementing fund raising projects and campaigns.
Kiddush Committee – responsible for helping people to organize a Kiddush, the set-up and clean-up of each Kiddush, as well as all supplies necessary for Kiddushim, and coordinating sponsors.

Membership Committee – responsible for welcoming new members into the community and managing the application process.

Rituals Committee – responsible for the religious aspects of the Shul, including the davening and laining, customs to be followed, as well as Alliyot.

Sisterhood – responsible for the Mishaloach Manot Project, as well as social and educational events for the benefit of the women of the community, such as the annual tea, boutiques, bake sales, etc.

Youth Committee – responsible for organizing Shabbat and Yom Tov morning youth groups, as well as other educational and social activities for all children of Shul members, up to age 18.
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