Congregation B’nai Israel

Become a Member

At Congregation B’nai Israel, we welcome individuals and families from all backgrounds to join our warm and inclusive community. Whether you’re deeply rooted in Jewish tradition or just beginning your journey, CBI offers meaningful worship, social action opportunities, and exceptional educational programs for all ages. If financial concerns are a barrier to membership, assistance is available.

Join Our Congregation

Are you interested in learning more about membership or scheduling a tour?

CBI’s Membership Manager, Minda Shaiman, will be happy to answer any questions you may have about joining our synagogue.

Membership Benefits

  • Serve the congregation in a leadership position 
  • Join Brotherhood and Women of CBI and attend social gatherings throughout the year 
  • Travel with other CBI families and individuals to Israel, led by our clergy 
  • Attend special events with advanced ticketing and discounted pricing 
  • Involvement in cultural and social programming, including complimentary admission where applicable
  • Study with our clergy during various opportunities in which we explore a variety of meaningful topics
  • Attend lectures, events, and concerts that explore Jewish culture and tradition
  • Enroll Pre-K through Twelfth Grade students in our highly accredited Religious School (SLJ) and youth programs
  • Grow as a lifelong learner in our Adult B’nai Mitzvah program
  • Access to the clergy for their services regarding religious needs, Jewish life cycle events and pastoral support
  • Participate in congregant led Shabbats
  • Receive complimentary admission to all High Holy Days Services, plus reciprocal admission for High Holy Days tickets at any Reform Synagogue worldwide
  • Participate in social action programs that serve our greater community through the Kantor Family Center for Justice
  • Get involved in initiatives to build a more just and compassionate society

Click here to learn more. 

Membership Commitment

For our congregation to flourish, financial support is needed from all who wish to be a part of it. To more accurately reflect this shared responsibility, we use the term Membership Commitment to describe our annual membership payment. 100% of your Membership Commitment is tax-deductible, as a charitable contribution to a non-profit organization. 

Building Fund: Congregation B’nai Israel cherishes the legacy of those who built our spiritual home. Their dedication has provided us with a sanctuary where we gather to worship, celebrate, educate, and share in the richness of Jewish life. We recognize the importance of safeguarding this heritage for future generations. 

Through the Building Fund, we uphold this responsibility by ensuring the continuous maintenance and expansion of our facilities. By participating in the Building Fund, we honor the past, sustain the present, and invest in the enduring legacy of Congregation B’nai Israel for generations to come. 

Security: Safety and security are a priority on our campus and are funded through an annual fee. 

Membership Categories

  • Annual Congregational Commitment for couples/families whose oldest member of household is aged 36+.  
  • Includes children through age 24. 
  • Building Fund required.  
  • All of our Early Childhood families receive complimentary membership while their child is enrolled in school. 
  • Annual Congregational Commitment for individuals/single parents aged 36+.  
  • Includes children through age 24. 
  • Building Fund required.  
  • All our Early Childhood families receive complimentary membership while their child is enrolled in school. 
  • Annual Congregational Commitment for singles and couples whose oldest member of household aged 30-35. 
  • Building Fund optional. 
  • Not available to singles/couples with child(ren) enrolled in our schools.
  • Annual Congregational Commitment for singles and couples ages 25-29.  
  • Building Fund optional. 
  • Not available to singles with child(ren) enrolled in our schools.
  • Annual Congregational Commitment for families whose children are 25 years or older. 
  • Building Fund optional for members 65 years of age or older.
  • For individuals/families who maintain membership in good standing with another congregation.  
  • High Holy Day Admission Cards not included. 
  • Not available if child(ren) enrolled in our schools.
  • Seasonal membership is available from Thanksgiving through Passover. 
  • High Holy Day Admission Cards not included. 
  • Not available if child(ren) enrolled in our schools.

Members of the Shomrim/Guardian Society generously contributes higher than the regular annual membership amount to ensure the ongoing strength and resiliency of the temple and its mission. 

Shomrim Members provide the synagogue with a dependable base of revenue used to ensure that every child can receive a Jewish education and families have access to membership. 

To learn more about Shomrim Membership, click here or contact Steve Allen.