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2024-25 Romemu Membership

Thank you for your commitment as a Romemu member. Our community of almost 1,000 members is sustained mainly by membership dues and charitable gifts from YOU, our members.  

100% of your dues AND donations go toward supporting everything you rely on from your Romemu community.

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Do you have questions about membership dues? 
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ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP CYCLE

Membership dues cover one year of membership, including all member benefits related to one year of High Holy Days. The Romemu membership year runs from July 1 - June 30. 

Please note, while members may choose to pay their annual dues in monthly installments, dues are based on one year of membership. Renewing now will guarantee your current membership dues levels through next year AND ensure you are among the first eligible to register for High Holy Day services.

If you have any questions about your membership, please see FAQ below. If you need further assistance, contact membership@romemu.org.

Ready to Recommit to Your Romemu Community?
Complete the Form Below to Renew Your Membership Today!

Romemu בונים/Builders
For those with the means to do so, we invite you to contact gratitude@romemu.org to learn about joining the Romemu בונים/Builders at the Sustainer ($6,400+), Minyan ($10,000+), or Chai ($18,000+) level.
Romemu Brooklyn: If you primarily attend services in Brooklyn with Rabbi Perlo, we invite you to become a Romemu Brooklyn Partner. Learn more about Romemu Brooklyn Partnership here. 

Membership Pathways & Levels

Romemu Manhattan has three pathways to choose from.

בונים/Builders – You are passionate about living an elevated Jewish life and helping others to do so as well. There are 3 Builders levels - Chai ($18,000+), Minyan ($10,000+), Sustainer ($6,400+). Learn more about these membership levels here.

Local and Global Members – You are committed to Romemu and want to be part of your community. Neither geography now finances are ever a barrier to joining. We have a variety of levels so you can find the one that is right for you. Local membership dues differ by household composition. with options for individuals, couples, and families (see rates below). Global membership is $1220 regardless of household composition. View all membership benefits here.

Local and Global Friends – You want to connect with  Romemu but you do so occasionally or you have a primary membership at another synagogue and are looking to join as an associate member with some, but not all of the benefits of full membership. Learn more here.

Ez'rah (with help) Options: Financial constraints are never a barrier to full membership in Romemu. If paying full dues is beyond your financial reach, Ez’rah (with help) options allow you to select an amount that is meaningful to you. Select Ez'rah options below to find the one that meets your financial needs.
 

Whatever path you choose 100% of your dues support your community.

Select Your Membership Pathway & Level

Dues payments may be made all at once or split over several months. The option to choose your payment plan is available on the payment form you will be directed to after you click "Submit" below.
We recommend 1-2% of annual income as dues for Pay What You Can Ez'rah memberships if this is feasible for you. 
We recommend 1-2% of annual income as dues for Pay What You Can Ez'rah memberships if this is feasible for you. 
We recommend 1-2% of annual income as dues for Pay What You Can Ez'rah memberships if this is feasible for you. 
We recommend 1-2% of annual income as dues for Pay What You Can Ez'rah memberships if this is feasible for you. 
Deepen Your Engagement With Romemu
While membership dues are essential to the health and well-being of our community, they do not by themselves define membership.

Your engagement with your community through showing up for Shabbat and holiday services, participating in learning, joining us for meals and other programs, and giving of your time in service to your community is what will determine how much you benefit from your involvement with Romemu. Your commitment to showing up and volunteering your time in service to your community is an invaluable contribution to our community.

Therefore we ask you to consider the options below for deepening your engagement with Romemu.
Commit to Engagement
We ask you to commit to being an active member of the Romemu community. One measure of this (though certainly not the only one) is how often you join us for Shabbat services. 

Will you commit to joining us in the synagogue or Zoomagogue for at least 1 Shabbat service per month this year or a total of 12 over the year?

Of course, we hope we will join us more frequently. Keep up to date on all the options for engagement by reading our weekly Romemu Now newsletter, which arrives in your inbox every Wednesday. 
Make a Pledge to Donate Your Time to Romemu
We know how valuable your time is. That is why we value every one of the many volunteers who contribute their time and energy to sustaining our community. Volunteering strengthens our community and makes so many of our programs and offerings possible and is also a great way for you to connect with other Romemu members, deepening your connection to your community. 

Ready to make a time pledge? 
Check the box below next to the volunteer opportunity that interests you. We will connect with you within the next 2 weeks to help you get involved with your area of interest.  
You may select up to 3 here. You can also learn more about volunteer opportunities and how to deepen your engagement on our Committees and Circles webpage here.
Annual Gift
Please consider making an annual gift now in addition to membership dues. If you have made multiple gifts throughout the year in the past, THANK YOU!  This year, we encourage you to give the sum of those gifts now in a single gift.  
 
THANK YOU AGAIN! 
Plan Now for Upcoming Celebrations & Commemorations 

Have a simcha (celebration like a B Mitzvah, wedding, big birthday or anniversary) coming up? Commemorating the yahrtzeit of a loved one? Want to honor someone who shares your love of Romemu?

Sponsoring a Romemu initiative that is valuable to you is a wonderful way to share your life milestones with your community.

Plan your sponsorship today or check the box below and we will connect with you to discuss sponsorship opportunities.
Pay this amount in full now OR divide your payment over several months.

You will have the option to choose your payment plan after you click "Submit" above.

If you plan to pay via check or wire transfer, select "Bill to my account" on the next screen and send check to Romemu, 176 W 105th Street, New York, NY 10025.

 

ROMEMU MEMBERSHIP FAQ

What do my dues support?

I love Romemu and understand that standard membership dues only cover a portion of what I receive from Romemu. I have the financial means to give more and would like to give more to sustain the lively, Jewish, spiritually connected services and classes that are driving the future of Jewish practice. How can I do this?

How do I know if it is time to pay my dues?

I am still paying monthly toward current dues? If I continue now for next year, what happens to my current payments?
In the past, I did not have the financial capacity to pay full dues and was receiving E’zrah. I can now pay full dues. What do I do?

I have been a Romemu Friend and am now ready to make a deeper connection as a full member with full benefits. What do I do?

I’d like to renew but my financial situation has changed and I am unable to pay full dues as was in the past. What should I do?

Why is a security fee included with membership dues?

What do my dues support?

100% of your membership and donations go toward the clergy and staff that support Romemu members, music, facilities, and infrastructure that support our onsite and online offerings. (unless you direct otherwise).

I love Romemu and understand that standard membership dues only cover a portion of what I receive from Romemu. I have the financial means to give more and would like to give more to sustain the lively, Jewish, spiritually connected services and classes that are driving the future of Jewish practice. How can I do this?

Become a Bonim member. We have three levels for generous people like you who not only want to cover the full cost of their membership in the community but also strengthen the community for all spiritual seekers. Learn more about Bonim memberships here https://romemu.org/bonim/ and/or contact gratitude@romemu.org for more information.

How do I know if it is time to renew my membership?

Each annual dues cycle includes access for one year for High Holy Days. If you attended Rosh Hashanah or Yom Kippur services as a member this past year, it is time to pay your dues. While your membership benefits will not fully expire until the date you paid last year, recommitting to  membership before June 30 will guarantee you the current membership dues rate AND advanced access to High Holy Day reservations this year.

Unsure of your current membership status?

Click the "My Account" link at the top of this page to view your transaction history to see when you last paid dues (if prior to last Rosh Hashanah, it is time renew your membership. NOTE: If you are paying in monthly installments, the relevant date is when you made your first monthly payment) or contact membership@romemu.org for assistance.

I am still paying monthly toward current dues? If I continue now for next year, what happens to my current payments?

The payments you are currently making are for 2023/24 dues.

Membership dues are assessed annually. While you may choose to pay off your balance in monthly installments, your current payments are for the 2023/24 membership year.

Regardless of when you joined or last renewed your membership, renewing now, during our annual Membership Drive, locks in your dues for the coming year at this year’s rates.

We ask that you continue to pay off your 2023/24 dues until the full amount for that year has been covered. However, we understand that this may be financially challenging for some people. If you are ready to renew today and are not able to continue your payment plan for the 2023/24 membership year, please contact membership@romemu.org. We will cancel your previous payment plan and count whatever portion of your 2023/24 dues you already paid as sufficient.

In the past, I did not have the financial capacity to pay full dues and was receiving E’zrah. I can now pay full dues. What do I do?

Complete the form above and select the option that is now right for you.

I have been a Romemu Friend and am now ready to make a deeper connection as a full member with full benefits. What do I do?

Complete the form above and select the membership option that is right for you.

I’d like to renew but my financial situation has changed and I am unable to pay full dues as was in the past. What should I do?

Complete the form above and select “E’zrah (with help) options to select the plan that is right for you.

Why is a security fee included with membership dues?

Romemu is committed to creating a safe space for all who come to pray, learn and connect in community. To ensure the safety of the community, we hire security professionals to be present at all Romemu gatherings. We ask that the community share in the cost of this service.

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