Membership 2022-23 - United Synagogue of Hoboken

Our Community

We at USH are a vibrant mix of young singles, older singles, couples, families, empty nesters and seniors. Some of us recently arrived in Hudson County. Others have been here for years. Together, we share in celebrating Jewish life.

We’re a place to grow, to form connections with people, and to move through life, with all its ups and downs, among an extended family. We operate as a member cooperative, sharing our creative ideas and donating our time and energy.

The most important membership benefit is being part of a place where our presence makes a difference and where, as each of us discovers or rediscovers Judaism, synagogue life becomes richer and more vital.

Members receive free admission to High Holiday services, discounts at various programs, preschool admission preference, learning center admission eligibility, cemetery rights, and a voice in synagogue issues.

Membership is open to Jewish adults and their partners, whether or not they are Jewish. Everyone is encouraged to participate in community life. Partners who are not Jewish, and who choose not to join, are warmly invited to participate in all synagogue events and services, and to receive the member discount at all fee-based events.

Become a Member

Thank you for joining our community or renewing your membership. There is a place for you in our community, and we thank you for your support! The United Synagogue of Hoboken is available to all members of our community, regardless of what they can pay. No one is ever denied membership for financial reasons. We invite you to participate in our commitment to all members by making a contribution that is meaningful and appropriate for your household.Your membership can be paid all at once, or in installments ending by May 1, 2025.

Security costs have risen dramatically for our community. Please consider helping us to cover these increased costs.With your membership, we are also requesting that every adult member make a donation toward the USH security budget. The safety of our congregation is our highest priority but it is at a great financial burden to our organization.

Membership Enrollment

Are renewing or joining for the first time?

New MembershipRenewing Membership

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Your Demographic Information

* Primary Member's First Name

* Primary Member's Last Name

* Primary Member's Mobile #

* Primary Member's Email

Are you Jewish?

YesNo

Are you a Jew by choice?

If yes, please do your best to provide the name of the rabbi who officiated and date of the conversion.

Your Hebrew Name

Mother's Hebrew Name

Father's Hebrew Name

Cohen, Levy or Yisrael

Birthday

Providing this information is optional, but it helps us to ensure that you receive communications that are relevant to you.

Pronouns

He/hisShe/herThey/themOther - please provide preference

Prounoun Preference

* Mailing Address

Apartment/Unit #

* City

* State

* Zip Code

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If applicable, please provide demographic information for your spouse or partner.

Spouse or Partner First Name

if applicable

Spouse or Partner Last Name

if applicable

Secondary Member's Mobile #

if applicable

Secondary Member's Email

if applicable

Is your spouse or partner Jewish?

YesNo

Hebrew Name

of spouse/partner

Mother's Hebrew Name

of spouse/partner

Father's Hebrew Name

of spouse/partner

Cohen, Levi or Yisrael

Spouse or Partner Birthday

Providing this information is optional, but it helps us to ensure that you receive communications that are relevant to you.

Pronouns

He/hisShe/herThey/themOther - please provide preference

Prounoun Preference

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If applicable, Children
Please enter the names, Hebrew names and birthdays of your children in the box below.

Children

If applicable, please provide the Names, Hebrew Names and Dates of Birth for your children

Membership at USH

There is a place for your in our community, and we thank you for your support! The United Synagogue of Hoboken is available to all members of our community, regardless of what they can pay, no one is ever denied membership for financial reasons. We invite you to participate in our commitment to all members by making a contribution that is meaningful and appropriate for your household.Your membership can be paid all at once, or in installments ending by May 1, 2025.

We are committed to serving our community and to provide the resources that will keep us safe and secure while we continue to provide services, programming, the Learning Center and Kaplan Preschool programs. The cost of security personnel during our programming hours is in excess of $113,000 (each year). We are asking all our members to consider making a donation of $126 for each adult member, which is one adult's share of our security costs. If you are so inclined and able, a donation above this requested amount would be greatly appreciated.

Membership Category Descriptions

Benefactor - In addition to household membership, complimentary tickets to USH events.
Household - 2 adults plus any number of children under the age of 21
Individual - 1 adult plus any number of children under the age of 21
Adult under 30yrs - 1 Adult under 30 yrs of age
Adult under 30 yrs Couple - 2 Adults under 30 yrs of age living in the same household
Adult under 26yrs - 1 Adult under 26yrs of age
Senior Couple - 2 Senior over age 69 living in the same household
Senior Single - 1 Senior over age 69
Full Time Student - Undergraduate or Graduate Student
Alumni Categories - former members of USH who have moved out of our area (Please note that High Holy Day tickets are not included in this category)
Kaplan Preschool Family membership benefits - Families with preschool age children attending KPS
Legacy Member of Bnai Jacob of Jersey City - This membership category is for long-time members of Congregation Bnai Jacob who have become members of the United Synagogue of Hoboken following Bnai Jacob's dissolution.

Reduced Membership Request

Personal/Financial Hardship - I have a personal or financial hardship and have entered the reduced membership commitment that I am able to pay at this time. (You may still enter an amount and set up a payment schedule)

Membership Security Donation

Requested Membership Security Grant - please help us keep our community safe

$126 - one adult's share of USH security costs$252 - 2 adults' share of security costs$504 - a family's share of security costs$1260 - two families' share of security costs$2772 - one classroom's share of security costs$75,000 - annual cost of security for the Kaplan Preschool$113,000 - annual cost of security for the United Synagogue of HobokenI can donate the dollar amount below to Security Services at USH

Security Donation Commitment

I am donating the above amount to assist in keeping our community safe.

At this time, I would like to donate to the 24-25 to the USH Annual / Yom Kippur Appeal.

Enter an amount

This donation is

In honor ofIn memory of

Honoree Name(s)

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Thank you so much for being part of the USH community! All membership commitments must be paid in full or secured with a payment plan through a pre-approved credit card authorization (3% service fee), Paypal (4% service fee) or automatic bank withdrawal (no fee for echecks/ACH). All membership, security and appeal contributions will be tax deductible in the calendar year they are paid.