$180/month (2,160/year)

This is a pay-it-forward rate. It's an opportunity to pay the full cost of your membership and support one to three other people (who are students or financially unable to pay) in your community to be Tzimtzum members as well. Please consider paying this amount if you not only are consistently able to meet your basic needs (food, housing, healthcare, transportation, childcare) but also own the home your live in or rent a higher end property, have access to financial savings and/or investments, have paid or pay for private education, have reliable work or do not need to work to meet your needs, have inherited wealth, and/or can afford to travel every year.

Our most comprehensive membership level. Includes everything in Community Membership and Learning & Connection Membership, plus:

Expanded Rabbinic Access

• Additional rabbinic consultation beyond monthly pastoral meetings, when available

• Text the rabbi advice line (number given when membership purchased)

Sustaining the Community

• Directly supports scholarships, accessibility initiatives, educational programming, and community growth

• Optional recognition as a sustaining member

Important Note

• Weddings and funerals are available to members but are offered at separate individual rates. 

Learning & Connection Membership

For those seeking deeper relationships, spiritual growth, and ongoing learning.

Includes everything in Community Membership, plus:

Spiritual Learning

• Participation in multi-part classes and learning series with the rabbi and guest teachers

• Access to special educational workshops and community learning opportunities

Participation in community-supported lifecycle and ritual offerings, including:

• Baby namings and welcoming ceremonies

• Shiva gatherings and bereavement support

• Additional lifecycle guidance and ritual consultation as needed

High Holy Days

• High Holy Day tickets included for all major services and gatherings

Pastoral Care & Support

• Monthly pastoral care access with the rabbi

• Pastoral support throughout the year 

• Spiritual guidance and support during life transitions and challenges

Enhanced Engagement

• Priority registration for limited-capacity classes, workshops, and special programs

Click here to join at $36/ mo ($432/year)

This is a discounted rate. Consider paying this amount if you have limited expendable income, little or no access to savings, significant debt, and little or no access to financial support from family.

Includes:

Community Gatherings

• Access to monthly Shabbat Gatherings (1–2 gatherings each month)

• Access to Song Circle gatherings where we learn prayers, niggunim, melodies, and Jewish spiritual music together

• Participation in L'Chaim Club social meetups for connection, friendship, and community building

• Access to community holiday celebrations throughout the year, excluding the fall high holy days

• Occasional members-only gatherings

Learning & Inspiration

• Admission to speaker events featuring guest rabbis, educators, activists, and thought leaders

Participation in community-supported lifecycle and ritual offerings, including:

• Mikvah experiences

• Gender-affirming rituals

• Additional lifecycle guidance and ritual consultation as needed

Connection

• Community communications and updates

• Opportunities to volunteer and participate in community initiatives

Our student/ pay what you can membership rate is $18/month. If you're able to contribute more, please choose the Pay What You Can option and select an amount that reflects your financial situation—your additional support helps make our community more accessible to others. If the cost of High Holy Day tickets would be a hardship, please reach out to us, as tickets are not included in this membership tier.