Becoming a Member of the First Narayever Congregation

The First Narayever Congregation is a traditional egalitarian synagogue in downtown Toronto. We invite you to join our warm and vibrant community and encourage you to forge a close bond with the First Narayever Congregation as a member.

A true sense of community and identity develops through attendance at services and through participation in the many activities and programs relevant to a Jewish spiritual life.

The shul offers educational programs for children and adults, and participation in important and rewarding social justice work. The support, guidance, and encouragement of the shul and its community are comforting in the struggle with the spirituality of everyday life and significant life cycle events.

Types of Memberships

Membership at The First Narayever Congregation is open to anybody in the Jewish community. Membership is for a one-year period beginning Rosh Hashana. Each membership is for one individual and minor children. Payment can be made by cheque or Visa.  High Holy Day Tickets are issued on receipt of payment

FEE SCHEDULE

Membership: $575.00 Includes High Holy Day tickets for one adult, annual dues for one adult and pre B'ney Mitsva children, and Cemetery privileges.

Each new member is also assessed a one-time fee of $600 for the building fund, which may be spread across three years.

Student Membership $108.00 Full time post-secondary students until the age of 30. Please provide proof of your current student status.
Post Bar/Bat Children $36.00 Includes High Holy Day ticket
children's ticket for High Holy Days $18.00 Although minor children of members are considered members, each child much have his or her own ticket for the High Holy Day services.
Friends of Narayever $54.00 Non-Member category, receive bulletin and other shul materials

No one will be turned away based on financial considerations. When financial hardships do not allow payment of the full fee, dues adjustments can be made in confidence.

Rabbi Ed Elkin, our President, or the Membership Chair can answer any further questions regarding membership. To join please contact the shul office at 416 927-0546 and leave a message for the Membership Chair, or email info@narayever.ca, or print the membership form , fill it in, and mail it to the office.

We look forward to welcoming you as a member of the First Narayever Congregation.


Updated 10 Aug 2009