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We would be delighted for you to become a part of our Temple Sinai family. We look forward to getting to know every member of your family and helping you get the most out of your Temple membership. In order to assist our chazzan, staff and lay leadership in serving you fully and helping to enrich your Temple Sinai experience, we would like to know about you. Please call the synagogue office at (941) 924-1802 should you have any questions or need assistance completing this application. We look forward to welcoming you to our community, getting to know you, and sharing many memories in the future.
The fiscal year at Temple Sinai runs from July 1 to June 30. Membership commitment fees are billed on an annual basis before the start of the fiscal year. Membership is automatically renewed each year, unless the Temple Administrator is notified in writing to the contrary. Tickets for High Holiday Services will be sent only to those members whose financial obligations are current.
Non-Resident/Associate Members are required to certify upon joining and annually: not a Florida resident, no homestead exemption, cannot vote in FL vote, no FL drivers License OR provide letter confirming their status as full dues paying member at another synagogue.
It is not our intention to deny membership to anyone unable to afford the established fees listed above.
Please contact Amy Drachman, our Financial Secretary, at 941-600-3456, for confidential discussion regarding financial assistance, as needed.
SECURITY FEE
An annual Security Fee of $200 will be assessed on members in all categories except Under Age 30.
Persons joining Temple Sinai are encouraged to fulfill their financial obligations to their former congregation, if applicable. Resigned members who wish to rejoin, shall be required to pay outstanding amounts owed at the time of resignation.
Honorary Members are entitled to HHD tickets on request and are entitled to clergy for life cycle events. They may not vote or serve on the Board of Trustees.
Giving Above and Beyond the Membership Commitment
As an Above and Beyond giver, you enable us to open our arms to families unable to pay the full Commitment and you strengthen our ability to be a welcoming, engaging, and enriching community. Please consider a minimum donation of $1,800 or more over and above your yearly Commitment to join our Circle of Friends at the Scribe level.
ABOVE & BEYOND GIVING
Circle of Friends Scribe
$1,800 - $4,999
Benefactor
$1,000 - $1,499
Guardian
$500 - $999
Double Chai
$360 - $499
Chai
$180 - $359
Donor
$18 - $179