• Do you come to Late Shabbat regularly?

• Do you consider yourself an active member of the Emanu-El Young Adult Community?

• Do you like to worship for the High Holy Days with Congregation Emanu-El?

• Are you considering a life cycle event, like marriage, in the coming years?

• Maybe it's time to consider being a member of Congregation Emanu-El!

Temple Emanu-El's Young Adult Community seeks to foster an open and supportive atmosphere for Jewish Bay Area young adults in their 20's and 30's. We are committed to providing a spiritual, educational, and social life reflecting the diversity, talents and interests of this community. And we seek to make membership in the community accessible to anyone who is interested, regardless of financial constraints.



Joining Congregation Emanu-El is easier than you thought!

At Temple Emanu-El we ask you to "choose your dues" for your first fiscal year of membership, under our voluntary system. Our guidelines suggest a minimum of $180 per adut. Our fiscal year is July 1 - June 30. No one has ever been denied membership due to financial circumstances. After the first year of membership, we will help all who are interested to continue as members of the congregation. All Jews, or those with Jewish partners, are welcome to become members. Individuals and families who have questions about our membership commitment program may work with our membership director, Terry Kraus, to determine a mutually agreeable commitment.



Why should I join Congregation Emanu-El?

• All High Holy Day services are for members of the congregation.
• Access to clergy for select life cycle activities such as weddings. *
• Member preferences for the Sanctuary and Guild Hall for life cycle events.
• Religious counseling and clergy support in times of need.
• Special member rates and priority registration for select activities such as Passover and Shabbat dinners.
• Access to members-only Jewish Journey Groups, which provide opportunities to connect with smaller groups of people around shared interests.
• An active voice in a vibrant and thriving Jewish community.
• All other benefits of membership, such as receiving the Temple Chronicle, access to educational events, and the opportunity to become active in shaping the programming and focus of the Congregation.
• Membership in the world's largest Jewish network of approximately 900 synagogues affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism. High Holy Day ticket reciprocity is offered within this network.
• The opportunity to make Congregation Emanu-El your spiritual home.

*You must be a member for a minimum of 15 months to receive these benefits without additional charge.



How do I get more information?

If you are ready to join Congregation Emanu-El and want to request a membership packet or if you want to learn more about the benefits of membership, please contact Terry Kraus, Director of Membership Services, at tkraus@emanuelsf.org or by calling 415-751-2535.



Membership Application and Dues

Membership Application
Dues Pledge

Thank you for your interest in membership at Congregation Emanu-El. Please download BOTH files above, complete the forms, and mail to:

Congregation Emanu-El
Attention: Membership
2 Lake Street, San Francisco, CA 94118

or fax: (415) 751-2511