Thank you so much for selecting Ohef Sholom Temple. Established in 1844, Ohef Sholom is the largest and oldest Reform Congregation in Hampton Roads. Each person who joins a synagogue does so for a different reason and we hope that if you decide to affiliate with our congregation, it will meet all of your religious, education, social and spirituals needs.

BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP

Being Part of the Temple Family

Availability of Rabbi and Cantor for life cycle events

The Monthly Bulletin

Notification of Yarhzeits of Loved Ones

Programming

High Holy Day Tickets

And much more...

To be a member, one must apply for membership and make a membership dues commitment. Almost all of the congregation’s operating expenses comes from membership contributions. There are no extra charges for High Holy Day services, but there is tuition for Religious and Hebrew School. Our fiscal year begins June 1st and ends May 31st.

Our policy is not to refuse membership because of financial inability to pay the full membership contribution. All dues reduction requests are held in strict confidence, and are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Members who believe that they qualify for a financial reduction should mail the application enclosed in this mailing with the other forms to the Temple office. You will be contacted by someone from the Fair Share Dues Committee .

In addition to making a financial commitment, we hope that those becoming members will make a commitment to participate fully in the life of the synagogue by attendance at services, various educational and social programs, and by volunteering their time and energy as needed. Please call the office to discuss dues arrangements.