Commitment Structure

In order to provide greater transparency, we are re-framing of our dues structure as “annual commitments” to more accurately reflect the needs of our shul and members. With these goals and understandings in mind, please review the information below and membership renewal form so you can determine the commitment that is right for you.

Member Category	Suggested Contribution	Category Explanation
Sustaining	$3960	This is the cost of shul operations if the costs were shared equally across all account types
Full Community	$2556	For a Family or a Couple
Pathways	$1800	Couples under 35, Seniors
Solo	$1350	For an individual member
Affiliate	$1080	For individuals or families who hold primary membership at another synagogue
Inclusive	$360	For those seeking to participate in synagogue life at a meaningful yet accessible level
Open Door	$180	Individuals or families seeking a way in

Families joining during the year of an expected or planned lifecycle event ( wedding, b'nai mitzvah, etc) will be asked to join at the "Full Community" level or above.

Our current operating budget is approximately $1.3m.

We want to share transparently what is costs to run a vibrant, dynamic, and engaging synagogue of our size. As shown above, the sustaining dues amount of $3960 per unit reflects the cost of shul operations at $1.3m if equally distributed among all 330 member units.

There are many benefits to joining our community here at Agudas Achim Including:

A warm and welcoming community filled with members who care and connect
Lifecycle Services: Access to our Rabbi’s holistic services for your most meaningful lifecycle events (weddings, naming ceremonies, funeral & shiva officiation, B’nai Mitzvah, and other lifecycle moments).
Our brand new Jewish Learning Hub, Makom (currently open for K-7th grade), tuition free for members in good standing
Delicious Shabbat Kiddush lunch every week
New: First priority and discounts on dinners, Holidays, and programs.
Joyous and Celebratory holiday services and program throughout the year
Education, Classes and other ways to deepen your own Jewish learning journey
Joining our Tikkun Olam and Chesed Committees helping our local communities
A place to say Kaddish for loved ones through our Columbus Egalitarian Minyan
Reduced rate for cemetery plots at the New Agudas Achim Cemetery
Keeping Us Going: Your contribution directly supports our work, enabling us to be here for you and your people.
Bringing Your Whole Self to Something Larger Than Yourself: You invest in us and we invest in you. You’re the people who show up, and are always at the front of our minds. Just as you rely on us for so many important ritual & community moments, we rely on you to bring your head, heart and talents to our community.