Membership
The Meaning Of Membership
At Congregation Beth El, community embraces us. Our synagogue family sustains us. Participation here personalizes what it means to be part of the Jewish people. Our synagogue provides us resources for living meaningful Jewish lives.
Membership
Our Shared Commitment
We believe synagogue membership is about inclusion and participation. Our Shared Commitment allows each member to contribute a Membership Commitment that is a meaningful and appropriate donation for them.
Three Ways To Join our Synagogue Family
We ask all members to consider joining Congregation Beth El at the Sustaining Amount. The Sustaining Membership Amount is $4,144. This reflects the annual cost of operating our synagogue and supporting the full scope of what we do, on a per-household basis. Our members’ tzedakah ensures that Beth El remains a spiritual, personal, and communal resource for all who belong.
1. Contributing Membership
At Beth El we are proud of our Shared Commitment Membership Model. Our unique model recognizes that each household’s financial reality is personal. Please consider a membership contribution that is meaningful and appropriate to you and your family. Contributing Membership includes all amounts up to our Sustaining Membership Amount. We welcome everyone. Beth El is a home for every Jewish soul.
2. Sustaining Membership
The Sustaining Membership Amount for 2026-2027 is $4,144. We have made a thoughtful cost of living adjustment to our Sustaining Membership Amount this year. This adjustment helps us meet the real and rising costs required to keep our core congregation operations strong and vibrant.
3. Honor Roll Membership
Honor Roll members choose to make additional membership donations above the Sustaining Amount.
The generosity of our Honor Roll members enables Our Shared Commitment Model and makes membership accessible to everyone. Through elevated giving, Honor Roll members help ensure that Beth El can continue to welcome individuals and families regardless of financial circumstance.
Honor Roll Membership starts at $4,757, which is an additional $613 membership donation above the $4,144 Sustaining Amount.
As a thank you for their generosity, Honor Roll members receive a few special benefits, including on-campus parking for the High Holy Days, two additional complimentary High Holy Day tickets, invitations to special events, and special meet and greet opportunities with notable guests and speakers.
2026-27 Honor Roll Levels
Honor Roll Level
Includes
Mitzvah
$613 donation plus $4,144
Koach
$1,800 donation plus $4,144
Ruach
$3,600 donation plus $4,144
Ahava
$7,200 donation plus $4,144
Gabai
$18,000 donation plus $4,144
G'vir
$36,000 donation plus $4,144
Maccabee
$50,000 donation plus $4,144
Security Enhancement
This year, to help offset our rising security costs, we are requesting a $360 security contribution in addition to your membership commitment. While not required, shared commitment to our security program is strongly encouraged. Security and safety are essential to everything we do at Beth El. Our ability to gather, pray, learn, celebrate, welcome guests, care for our children, and open our campus each day depends on maintaining a safe, prepared, and secure environment. Your support helps us meet this critical need while continuing to ensure that Beth El remains welcome and accessible to all.
Questions, Comments, or Concerns
We know that membership decisions are personal, and we are always here to help.
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about membership, or how to get involved at Beth El, please reach out anytime.
You are welcome to email us at membership@cbe.org or call the office at 858-452-1734. We would be happy to talk with you and help you find the membership path that feels right for you and your family.
Thank you for being part of the Beth El family. Your membership, generosity, participation, and presence make everything we do possible. We are deeply grateful for your continued commitment and look forward to another beautiful year of Jewish life, connection, and community together.
We are pleased to share with you a brief digital yearbook highlighting shared moments of our Beth El community. Our accomplishments were realized with the generous contributions to the spiritual, educational and financial well-being of our community that you have provided.
Over the past year, we have shared moments of prayer and Jewish education led by our rabbis and vibrant, topical speakers who have taught, challenged and even entertained us. We have celebrated the arrival of new babies, bar and bat mitzvahs, weddings and many joyful moments with shared meals, music, and engaging conversation. We have also gathered in remembrance of our loved ones and in mourning at daily minyan in our beautiful new Beit Midrash. Your participation and presence make Congregation Beth El a warm and welcoming religious space for all who seek a spiritual home.
Click Here or below to take you to our 2025-26 Yearbook!
