We invite all who wish to join us to enter our doors: Jews by birth, Jews by choice, interfaith families, single parent families, same sex families and non-traditional families of all kinds. Inside you will find a community of people who are on a quest to reshape Shabbat and holiday worship, reinvigorate Jewish learning, and renew our commitment to tikkun olam. For further information on Village Temple programs, please contact the office at 212-674-2340 ext 303.
MEMBERSHIP DUES for the fiscal year 2024-2025 are as follows:
Family (married couple/domestic partnership, with or without children): $3,340
Single Adult with child/children: $2,300
Single Adult (unmarried, divorced or widowed): $1,925
Young Associate (ages 18-30): $825
Out of town membership: $1,235
Introductory Membership (first time member with child in 1st or 2nd grade): Free
Village Temple annual membership is based upon our fiscal year -- July 1 - June 30.
SECURITY FEE (required for all members)
$376 per family.
BUILDING FUND ASSESSMENT
$2,000 payable over four years in $500 annual increments: to start in the second year of membership
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
Registration fees for the fiscal year 2024-2025, payment due by September 1, 2024:
Pre-Kindergarten / Kindergarten: $1,200
Grades 1 through Grade 4: $1,515
Grades 5 through Grade 7: $2,100
Discount for siblings (each): $100
B’nai Mitzvah Training Fee: $2,250
Madrich/Confirmation: $1,100
Village Temple membership is required for enrollment in our Religious School (except for Pre-k/Kindergarten). Religious school tuition is due by September 1, 2023 unless a special arrangement has been made with Sandy Albert.
VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTION
Community Circle $600—to underwrite membership dues for congregants who require assistance
SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS
Requests for special arrangements must be submitted to the Financial Secretary on an annual basis. All special dues/tuition arrangements must be approved in writing, and on an annual basis. All information shared will be treated confidentially.
HIGH HOLY DAY TICKETS
A Family membership unit will receive two tickets for High Holy Days services. Single Adult (with or without children), Young Associate and Out of Town membership units will receive one ticket. All children who are living at home with Family or Single Adult members may attend High Holy Day services without tickets. High Holy Days tickets will only be distributed to members in good standing, which requires payment in full of all dues on or by 2 weeks prior to Rosh Hashanah in a given fiscal year, or alternative special arrangements made. Additional tickets are available through the Temple office.