Membership

Becoming a member of the Tremont Street Shul brings the opportunity to join a Jewish community that is committed to meaningful worship, learning, belonging, growth, and mutual support. Whether you are new to Cambridge, here for just a few years, or raising a family here, we want you to feel welcome! Other than the High Holidays, services are free and open to all, and you always have an open invitation to join us for our kiddush lunch following Shabbat morning services. We are particularly proud to be a congregation comprising deeply engaged young adults, couples, individuals, and families with children of all ages.

We have several categories of membership: Under 30 (for individuals newly out of college/in school -- and with limited financial resources), Single Adult, and Two Adult, as well as two sustaining categories, Double Chai and Triple Chai with additional benefits. Any children of yours who are currently living with you or in college are automatically included in your membership, and for member prices to events or programs. Couples who are Under 30 must indicate so; the price reflected for that category is per person. Jewish families with children attending Alef Bet Childcare may receive shul membership at no cost, for the time the child is enrolled. See tables below for details, however nobody will be turned away based on ability to pay. For more information about membership, please e-mail the office or call us at 617.864.6388.

Regular membership dues for 2022/2023 are shown below. You can elect to pay monthly in ten equal installments (we request payments to be completed by May 31, if possible). 

*Children are included in any category through college. Double Chai and Triple Chai memberships include two adults.  

**Please note that we follow a tiered dues structure each fiscal year, giving a discount to those in the first year of their membership category, raising it incrementally for the two following years to a point which matches the regular amount of our longer-standing members. Our fiscal year runs July 1-June 30, and we ask that balances for dues be paid by May 31, if possible.

***We are an inclusive community that supports and honors each other; no one will be turned away due to financial constraints. Please contact Josh in the office to discuss a giving amount that feels comfortable for you or for help setting up payment plans if you would like.