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OUR MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

Our Mission Statement:

The purpose of the congregation shall be the advancement of the Jewish religion’s three-fold agenda of study, prayer, and kindness (Torah, Avoda, Gameloot Hasidim), to worship G-d in accordance with the faith of Judaism, to cultivate a love and understanding of the Jewish heritage, to stimulate fellowship in the Jewish community, to strengthen the bonds of loyalty with Jewish people everywhere, to promote religious education, to promote the cultural, and spiritual welfare of its members as Jews and as members of the community and to promote principles of righteousness and brotherhood in society at large.

Our members are our lifeblood, allowing us to preserve a Jewish presence and spiritual home in the local community for current and future generations.  Being a member of Etz Hayim, you become part of the fabric of Jewish life in the area, cultivating bonds and lifelong friendships through worship, education, and social and cultural activities. 

Our annual pledge system allows you to choose an amount according to your budget and your heart.  No one shall ever be turned away due to financial circumstances. 

When you join our Etz Hayim Synagogue family, you enjoy the following privileges:

• Extended pastoral care, including the counsel and support of our clergy for lifecycle events (including B’nai Mitzvah, Confirmation, Weddings, funerals, baby namings of children and grandchildren).

• Reciprocal participation in High Holy Day worship across the US at URJ affiliated synagogues..

• Privilege of participating in High Holy Day honors (aliyot).

• Eligibility for enrollment of your children in our Tuesday evening religious school program.

• Full voting privileges at Annual Meetings and Special Congregational Meetings.

• Opportunities to participate in leadership positions.    

• Discounted rates on holiday events, programming and  social activities.

• Heavily discounted building usage rates for life cycle or other events.

• Annual Yahrzeit reminders via email.

• Half off brass memorial plaques mounted in our sanctuary..

• New members receive a beautiful, hand-made glass and enamel hamsa.

• Automatic membership in the Union for Reform Judaism, including discounted tuition at URJ Camps, NFTY youth programs and educational programs.

• Automatic membership in the Jewish Federation of New Hampshire,. including eligibility to receive camper scholarships.

• Eligibility for limited caregiving services by our Chavurat Ezrah committee.

• Use of our extensive library collection in our beautifully renovated library.

• Privileged access to our Membership Directory and Active Member newsletter.

• Inclusion in our interfaith campus with opportunities for representation at interfaith events.