Membership at CSS
Joining our congregation is more than the ability to pray within our walls — but the opportunity to join and contribute to our vibrant Jewish community in Northern Virginia.
Annual Dues at CSS
2024-2025
Individual
$1,679
Couple
(No Children)
$2,426
Individual Senior
$1,537
Single Parent
$1,415
Couple Senior
$2,214
Affiliate+
$683 per person
Family
$2,835
+ current members of another synagogue
Each member household also makes a financial commitment to our building assessment and security funds. This commitment is not to exceed $4000 over a period of ten years, payable at a minimum of $400 each year. This assessment can be rolled into your selected dues payment schedule whether monthly, quarterly, semi-annually or annually. (There is no building fund obligation for members 65 and over or affiliate members.)
We do not turn anyone away because of financial need. To request financial assistance please contact our treasurer at treasurer@shaare-shalom.org. Your request and any financial arrangements will remain confidential.
What does CSS have to offer?
We are a diverse and active community! From families with school-age children to empty nesters, retirees to interfaith families raising Jewish children, young singles to couples just starting out, and backgrounds ranging from Orthodox to non-Jewish, together we have built a vibrant congregation. We want our congregation to be a spiritual home to anyone seeking to make it so.
Membership itself is heroic in a period of time when the majority of Jews do not even belong to a synagogue. Each individual's decision to be a part of Sha'are Shalom creates our community and contributes to the foundation of our Congregation.
Upon this foundation, generous voluntary contributions enhance the quality of Jewish life at Sha'are Shalom. Numerous people give so much of themselves, not merely to ensure we exist, but to ensure that we thrive. This energy is contagious and inspiring.
Our religious, social and educational programming meets the needs of all our member families thanks to the input and support of each of us. We invite you, and encourage you, to join us in building a vibrant Jewish community.
✓ Access to educational and social programs
✓ Use of Sha'are Shalom's facility for personal events
✓ Enrollment of children in our award-winning religious school
✓ Life-cycle events including b'nai mitzvah, brit milah, weddings, baby naming
✓ High Holy Day service tickets
✓ Discounted tuition at the CSS’ preschool program, Rosie Uran Jewish Education Center (RUJEC)
