We are thrilled to welcome you and appreciate your interest in becoming a member of our community. Your contribution helps us introduce exciting new programs and sustain our social action initiatives as we collaborate to make a positive impact on the world.

We have flexible options for financial dues—pay all at once or in installments. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. We understand your financial situation may be unstable. Radical inclusivity is our intention across the board.

Young adults, ages 20-35, you have a choice! You can participate in our Young Adult First Year Free Membership program or you can choose a financial commitment that works for you, using the self-assessment tool below as well as your knowledge of your resources. Whichever option you choose, we welcome you to the Or Shalom Community!

We welcome you to develop your own partnership level with us using our self-assessment tool which will help you to determine your Sustaining Share.

Tier 1: $8,000-$13,000/year
Tier 2: $5,000-$8,000/year
Tier 3: $2,000-$5,000/year
Tier 4: $600-$2,000/year
Tier 5: $18-$600/year

Our operating costs divided by the number of member households, amounts to $3,600 a year or $300 a month (Tier 3) and is referred to as a "Sustaining Membership." For membership to be accessible for people with fewer financial resources, we need 40% of our households to contribute at or above $3,600 a year, including 5% in Tier 1 and 15% in Tier 2.

Benefits of membership include:

• Being embraced by a nurturing, supportive, and engaged community to celebrate achievements, console in sorrows, and work together to make the world a better place
• Access to our Rabbi’s services for your most meaningful life-cycle events—weddings, b'nai mitzvahs, naming ceremonies, mikvahs, funerals, and shiva officiation, to name a few
• Discounts & priority registration for Or Shalom events and programs
• Holy Passes for the High Holy Days
• Voting power for board nominees and budget items
• Leadership opportunities like spearheading an event that you're passionate about, leading a service, serving on a committee, chavurah, or on the Board
• Being part of our wonderful choir and music ensemble
• Being a member of one of our chavurot groups like the Descendents of Holocaust Survivors, the GenXers, the Empty-Nesters, or create your own!
• Or Shalom members receive 15% off burial at Gan Yarok, the nation’s first green Jewish cemetery, located at Fernwood in Mill Valley with Orthodox, Conservative, and Community sections.
• And more!