WHY JOIN?

By supporting Beth Adam, you are affirming that you value and support a progressive Jewish perspective. Your contribution is important to Beth Adam and the wider Jewish community.  Please know that with your support Beth Adam has and will continue to create a stronger and more diverse Jewish community.

Membership Options

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  • Beth Adam treats all adult members as individuals. Because membership is a personal decision, we offer full memberships to individuals, as opposed to families.
  • We offer a single membership fee (annual dues), and engage in a voluntary Annual Contribution Campaign (ACC) where member participation is encouraged.
  • Beth Adam has no mortgage and no building fund.  Building repairs and maintenance are handled through accrued reserves as presented in our budget during our annual meeting.
  • At no time is any member asked to provide personal financial information.
  • No one is ever refused membership because of inability to pay full dues and arrangements for reduced dues can be made confidentially with the congregation treasurer should there be such need.
  • No distinction is made between local Cincinnati area residents and distant on-line members in terms of membership dues.  Online members are considered full members.
Sanctuary
  • Separate fees are charged for Our Village Religious School on a per child basis.
  • Our services are open to the community and there are no "tickets" required for High Holiday services.  We are always happy to welcome guests to our community.
  • We also offer a one-year trial membership for those who wish to send their children to Our Village before committing to full congregational membership.  Dues for that individual or spouse will be set aside for a one year period.  The family is welcome to participate in all congregational events during the trial period.