Membership

KHSZ strives to be welcoming and inclusive of everyone who attends our services and programs. Everyone who attends or participates in our activities is considered a part of the community. Everyone is welcome to attend all our programs and to volunteer in a variety of ways, including joining a team, sponsoring kiddush, or leading a part of a service.

Our annual goal is to raise $350,000 during our 5787 (2026-2027) fundraising drive for Kehilat Hadar Shaare Zedek, and we rely primarily on membership dues to achieve this. As a lay-led community, we also depend on volunteer efforts from our members.

Members are entitled to:

  • Vote at formal meetings, including to elect the board

  • Run for a position on the board

  • Priority High Holiday registration with seats for your household at no additional cost.
    Pending availability – We will do our best to find spots for all members but cannot guarantee availability for High Holidays 5787 for anyone who joins after August 17, 2026.

  • Register at a discounted rate for our annual Shavuot Retreat

Qualifying for membership:

  • Membership is open to Jewish adults over the age of 16

  • Members are asked to contribute to the community both financially and through volunteering their time and skills:

    • Financial Contribution: We ask each household* to contribute financially according to a fair share model, based on 1% to 2% of household income before taxes. While you will not be asked to disclose your household income or submit any financial documents, we do rely on everyone contributing based on their income, according to the table below. The minimum requested level to qualify for membership is $500 per person and $250 for students. (All donations are fully tax-deductible.)
    • Volunteering: We also ask that each member volunteer at least five times a year in some organizational or ritual capacity.

    We recognize that contributing in both these ways is not always feasible for all individuals. To qualify for membership you must contribute in at least one of these dimensions. No one will be turned for lack of ability to contribute financially.

    If for any reason you are unable to contribute in either of these ways and would like to become a member, please contact secretary@khsz.org.

Renew or apply for membership

  • Current members will receive a form to renew membership via email

  • New members can join here.

  • If you would like to renew or become a member for 5787 based on volunteering, or if you have other specific circumstances you wish to discuss, please reach out to the Board’s secretary, Emma Haddad at secretary@khsz.org.

Note:

  • Membership runs on the Jewish calendar year
  • For the purposes of membership, a household consists of individuals over 16 sharing finances and one permanent address.
  • If you join mid-year, your dues may be prorated.

If you have a question about voting membership or your status as a voting member, please email secretary@khsz.org.

Fair share financial contributions

Household gross incomeRequested donation for the household
< $40,000$500 – 600
(F/T students: $250+)
$40,000 – $49,999$500 – 800
$50,000 – $59,999$500 – 1000
$60,000 – $69,999$600 – 1200
$70,000 – $84,999$700 – 1400
$85,000 – $99,999$850 – 1700
$100,000 – $124,999$1000 – 2000
Household gross incomeRequested donation for the household
$125,000 – $149,999$1250 – 2500
$150,000 – $174,999$1500 – 3000
$175,000 – $199,999$1750 – 3500
$200,000 – $224,999$2000 – 4000
$225,000 – $249,999$2250 – 4500
$250,000 – $274,999$2500 – 5000
$275,000 – $299,999$2750 – 5500
> $300,000$3000 – 6000 or 1%-2% of gross income
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