Benefits of BHC Membership
Joining a synagogue provides individuals, couples and families with ways to celebrate Jewish holidays and traditions, express their spirituality, learn about their Jewish heritage and connect to others in their Jewish community. Joining a synagogue—and the community that is its congregation—gives context and expression to our Judaism.
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Fill out our simple member application form below to become a member. Or c lick here to download and print a paper version to mail or bring into the Temple Office.
2025–2026 Membership Dues: Link
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Is your oldest child enrolled in E.B. Hirsh Early Chilhood Center Please Select One Yes No
PREVIOUS SYNAGOGUE INFORMATION
Active in synagogue life Please Select One Yes No
Adult 1 - Business Address
Adult 1 - Is your parent 1 living or deceased Please Select One Living Deceased
Adult 1 - Is your parent 2 living or deceased Please Select One Living Deceased
Is there a second Adult applying for Membership? Please Select One Yes No
Adult 2 - Business Address
Adult 2 - Is your parent 1 living or deceased Please Select One Living Deceased
Adult 2 - Is your parent 2 living or deceased Please Select One Living Deceased
CHILD(REN)'S INFORMATION
Please click the plus button below to add each child under the age of 30.
ADDITIONAL FAMILY INFORMATION
Additional Children: List additional children with birth date and additional information.
Grandchildren and Great-grandchildren: List name(s) and dates(s) of birth of your grandchildren and great-grandchildren
EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION - Other than applicants
PUBLICITY
May we share the joy of your birthday/anniversary with the congregation in the temple Bulletin and Sisterhood Uniongrams? Adult 1 Please Select One Yes No
Adult 2 Please Select One Yes No
Any Children Please Select One Yes No
Do you give permission to use photographs taken at BHC in the Temple Bulletin or other printed communications?
Adult 1 Please Select One Yes No
Adult 2 Please Select One Yes No
Any Children Please Select One Yes No
I/we would like to apply for the following category of membership (check one) Please Select One Family Membership (two or more adults including children under the age of 30) Entitles a family to all membership privileges and seats for the High Holy Days for you and your children under the age of 30. Individual Membership (one adult including children under the age of 30) Open to individuals with all membership privileges and a seat for the High Holy Days for you and your children under the age of 30.
Membership Fees* Individual Please Select One Individual Eligible First-year: Voluntary Individual <30: Voluntary Individual 30–34: $450 Individual 35–39: $910 Individual 40–44: $1380 Individual 45+: $1880
Membership Fees* Family Please Select One Family Eligible First-year: Voluntary Family <30: Voluntary Family 30–34: $690 Family 35–39: $1510 Family 40–44: $2310 Family 45+: $3150
Membership for families with oldest child in our E.B. Hirsh Early Childhood Center is $240. After oldest child completes the 4-year-old program—first year 33% of regular dues; second year 66% of regular dues; third year full dues.
Security Fee Per Membership Unit: $150
*One half Dues, Building Fund, and Security Fee are due by December 31, of the current fiscal year; balance due by June 30 of the following year.
**Youth Education School fee due by November 1, 2025.
INFO: Scot Katz, Executive Director,skatz@baltimorehebrew.org or 410-764-1587, ext. 221.
BUILDING FUND
Family Membership: In consideration of the mutual promise of others, I hereby contribute to the Building Fund of the Congregation the sum of two thousand, five hundred dollars ($2500), to be paid $250 per year within 10 years.
Individual Membership: In consideration of the mutual promise of others, I hereby contribute to the Building Fund of the Congregation the sum of one thousand two hundred fifty dollars ($1250), to be paid $125 per year within 10 years.
DUES REQUEST ADJUSTMENT
Baltimore Hebrew Congregation membership is open to all. Contact Scott Katz, Executive Director, skatz@baltimorehebrew.org , who will submit your request to BHC's Dues Review Committee.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF MEMBERSHIP OBLIGATIONS
I/we agree to abide by the BHC Bylaws, including the timely payment of dues, Building Fund and other fees. I/we understand that failure to do so may result in suspension or termination of my/our membership. Click here to view BHC Bylaws.
I/we understand that four optional items may appear on my/our membership bill July 1 of each year, unless we opt out. They are Brotherhood, Sisterhood, Parents’ Association (Youth Education families only) and ARZA (supports Reform Judaism in Israel) dues.
Members pay in full for the year in which they resign. All resignations from the Congregation must be in writing. I/we understand that if I/we resign from the Congregation without meeting my/our financial obligations, Baltimore Hebrew Congregation has the right to legal action.
