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Membership Application

I. Introductory Note
Congregation Beth Israel welcomes all who wish to join our warm, welcoming and modern Reform Jewish congregation. Established in 1854 and the oldest synagogue in Texas, we have a rich history and a legacy of leadership. Membership provides a wealth of opportunities to connect with our clergy and congregational family, your spirituality and with the local community. One of the primary benefits of a large, well-established congregation is the ability for everyone to find their place—choose from a variety of worship, community, social action, and learning opportunities that appeal to young and old alike. Our synagogue is the place that we turn to for our most meaningful moments in life. We hope that you will embrace Beth Israel as an extension of your family so that we may share those special lifecycle events together.

For information on our Fair Share Dues Commitment, visit the Fair Share Dues page.

For a visit or more information, please contact our Executive Director & Director of Lifelong Learning, David Scott, at (713) 771-6221, x621 or dscott@beth-israel.org.
II. Applicant Information
Name*
Name(s) and title(s) as you wish them to appear on our mailing list (for example Mr. and Ms. Alan Jones, Alan and Shirley Jones, Mr. Alan Jones and Dr. Shirley Jones, etc.)
Maiden name
Last
(if applicable)
Home Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Marital Status*
- Single
- Married
- Life Partner
- Divorced
- Widowed
If married, date*
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
Applicant 1: First Name*
Applicant 1: Middle Name
Applicant 1: Last Name*
Applicant 1: Preferred Name/Nickname
Applicant 1: Hebrew Name
Applicant 1: Gender*
- Female
- Male
- Non-binary
- Prefer not to identify
Applicant 1: Date of Birth*
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
Applicant 1: Religion*
- Jewish
- Considering conversion
Applicant 1: Phone Number(s)*
Phone Type (home, mobile, etc.) Number (###) ###-####

To add a phone number, click the '+' next to the 'Number' column.
Applicant 1: Email*
Enter Email Confirm Email
Applicant 1: Occupation
Applicant 1: Employer
Second applicant?*
- Yes
- No
Select 'Yes' if more than one adult is applying for membership.
Applicant 2: First Name*
Applicant 2: Middle Name
Applicant 2: Last Name*
Applicant 2: Preferred Name/Nickname
Applicant 2: Hebrew Name
Applicant 2: Gender*
- Female
- Male
- Non-binary
- Prefer not to identify
Applicant 2: Date of Birth*
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
Applicant 2: Religion*
- Jewish
- Considering conversion
Applicant 2: Phone Number(s)*
Phone Type (home, mobile, etc.) Number (###) ###-####

To add a phone number, click the '+' next to the 'Number' column.
Applicant 2: Email*
Enter Email Confirm Email
Applicant 2: Occupation
Applicant 2: Employer
Emergency Contact Information:*
First Name Last Name Relationship Phone

Input information for 1-2 emergency contacts. To add a second contact, click the '+' next to the 'Phone' column.
Mail Preferences
- I prefer to receive the Temple Bulletin via postal mail.
If unchecked, you will receive it and all other communications via email.
III. Children and Dependents
Children and Dependents
First Name Middle Name (optional) Last Name Hebrew Name Gender Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy) Current School Grade

To add a child or dependent, click the '+' next to the 'Grade' column.
Please indicate any physical limitations or special needs of any members of your family that the congregation’s programs and facilities might better accommodate:
- Vision
- Hearing
- Mobility
- Disabled
- Other
If other, specify:*
IV. Yahrzeit Information
Yahrzeit Information
Name of Deceased Relationship To Date of Death (mm/dd/yyyy)

Please list the names and dates of death of your loved ones for whom you wish to receive Yahrzeit (remembrance) notices. To add a loved one, click the '+' next to the 'Date of Death' column.
Would you like to be contacted about purchasing a plaque on our Memorial Wall?*
- Yes
- No
Do you own cemetery property?*
- Yes
- No
If no, would you like to be contacted by our cemetery representative?*
- Yes
- No
V. How did you find us?
Were you referred to Congregation Beth Israel?*
- Yes
- No
If yes, by whom?*
If no, how did you hear about Congregation Beth Israel?*
Name your previous congregational affiliation(s):
Congregation: City/State: Year you left:

To add a congregation, click the '+' next to the 'Year you left' column.
Family/Friends Affiliated with Beth Israel:
Name Relationship

To add a family member or friend, click the '+' next to the 'Relationship' column.
VI. Interest Areas / Communities
Please indicate what your areas of interest are. Please see our website for more information on each.
Congregation Beth Israel’s Ambassador Program welcomes all new members and can help you integrate quickly and easily into our temple community. Through this long-established program, new members are matched with existing Beth Israel members/families with similar interests and backgrounds for the first year. Would you like to be matched up with an Ambassador?*
- Yes
- No
Applicant 1: Interest Areas / Communities
- Early Childhood: 0-5
- School Age: 5-13
- Youth Groups: 14-18
- Family Events
- Young Professionals: 20-40
- Leisure Club: 70+
- Adult Education
- Sisterhood
- Brotherhood
Applicant 2: Interest Areas / Communities
- Early Childhood: 0-5
- School Age: 5-13
- Youth Groups: 14-18
- Family Events
- Young Professionals: 20-40
- Leisure Club: 70+
- Adult Education
- Sisterhood
- Brotherhood
Congregation Beth Israel’s committee and volunteer program is one of the pillars of its strength. Our community is supported by our dedicated members and volunteers. Please review the options below and indicate which opportunities, if any, you might be interested in by checking the appropriate boxes. You will be contacted by the committee chair(s) of your selection(s) so that you can learn more about these opportunities to get involved. This will also allow you to meet other members of our community.
Applicant 1: Committee / Volunteer Interests
- 1. ABIDE [Advocacy at Beth Israel for Diversity Through Education] – Programming and advocacy work related to immigration, interfaith relations, and other political and social issues.
- 2. Art - Maintains and coordinates art exhibits in The Margolis Gallery throughout the year; coordinates programming for Friends of The Margolis Gallery.
- 3. Atid – Hebrew word for “future”; 20s and 30s young adult programming group.
- 4. Adult Education – Programming for adult learning; Hebrew and Talmud classes, scholars-in-residence, guest speakers, Family Matters, etc.
- 5. Board of Trustees of CBIEF – Our Endowment Fund Board that reviews and makes recommendations to our endowment funds and oversees the Ner Tamid Society Project.
- 6. Brotherhood – Men’s Group that coordinates social, community service, and religious programming for the Congregation; Ushering during services and High Holy Days.
- 7. Building/Ground Maintenance – Helps make recommendations for building changes and renovations.
- 8. Caring – Oversees hospital visitation and coordinates meals when necessary for members in recovery.
- 9. Cemetery – Manages cemetery related policies and procedures; oversees development and expansion project.
- 10. College – Communicates with college students regularly; sends care packages for holidays to college students.
- 11. Committee on Trustees – Responsible for filling vacancies and recommending new officers for the Board of Trustees.
- 12. Communications – Oversees branding application and website content.
- 13. Compensation – Advises on compensation of clergy and upper management.
- 14. Facilities Use / Enhancement – Provides input regarding use of facilities including location of artwork.
- 15. Fair Share / Dues – Assists in collection efforts for member families in arrears.
- 16. Finance – Review operating budget revenue and expenses.
- 17. Inclusion – Advise on accessibility issues on campus; programming for WAYS (With All Your Soul), Gathering Place.
- 18. Insurance – Review policies for personnel and other benefits.
- 19. Investment Committee of CBIEF – Review and manage investments to support endowment funds.
- 20. Israel Advocacy – Programming for Pro-Israel related events and speakers.
- 21. Library - Supports archive project, Readers Group, and other needs of the Schachtel Library.
- 22. Leisure Club – Social programming for seniors on a monthly basis.
- 23. MBJLC – Advisory committee to support MBJLC religious school.
- 24. Membership – Coordinates membership programming for new members, Go To Shabbat, milestone project, GOLD Club.
- 25. Outreach – Coordinates Basic Judaism class.
- 26. Security – Handles all aspects of campus wide security issues.
- 27. Sisterhood - Women’s Group that coordinates social, community service, and religious programming for the Congregation.
- 28. Social Justice – Coordinates ongoing mitzvah projects like Kids Meals, Mitzvah Day, and other social justice programming.
- 29. Technology – Oversees technology needs including livestreaming and website.
- 30. Worship – Works with clergy to enhance aspects of worship services including High Holy Days.
Applicant 2: Committee / Volunteer Interests
- 1. ABIDE [Advocacy at Beth Israel for Diversity Through Education] – Programming and advocacy work related to immigration, interfaith relations, and other political and social issues.
- 2. Art - Maintains and coordinates art exhibits in The Margolis Gallery throughout the year; coordinates programming for Friends of The Margolis Gallery.
- 3. Atid – Hebrew word for “future”; 20s and 30s young adult programming group.
- 4. Adult Education – Programming for adult learning; Hebrew and Talmud classes, scholars-in-residence, guest speakers, Family Matters, etc.
- 5. Board of Trustees of CBIEF – Our Endowment Fund Board that reviews and makes recommendations to our endowment funds and oversees the Ner Tamid Society Project.
- 6. Brotherhood – Men’s Group that coordinates social, community service, and religious programming for the Congregation; Ushering during services and High Holy Days.
- 7. Building/Ground Maintenance – Helps make recommendations for building changes and renovations.
- 8. Caring – Oversees hospital visitation and coordinates meals when necessary for members in recovery.
- 9. Cemetery – Manages cemetery related policies and procedures; oversees development and expansion project.
- 10. College – Communicates with college students regularly; sends care packages for holidays to college students.
- 11. Committee on Trustees – Responsible for filling vacancies and recommending new officers for the Board of Trustees.
- 12. Communications – Oversees branding application and website content.
- 13. Compensation – Advises on compensation of clergy and upper management.
- 14. Facilities Use / Enhancement – Provides input regarding use of facilities including location of artwork.
- 15. Fair Share / Dues – Assists in collection efforts for member families in arrears.
- 16. Finance – Review operating budget revenue and expenses.
- 17. Inclusion – Advise on accessibility issues on campus; programming for WAYS (With All Your Soul), Gathering Place.
- 18. Insurance – Review policies for personnel and other benefits.
- 19. Investment Committee of CBIEF – Review and manage investments to support endowment funds.
- 20. Israel Advocacy – Programming for Pro-Israel related events and speakers.
- 21. Library - Supports archive project, Readers Group, and other needs of the Schachtel Library.
- 22. Leisure Club – Social programming for seniors on a monthly basis.
- 23. MBJLC – Advisory committee to support MBJLC religious school.
- 24. Membership – Coordinates membership programming for new members, Go To Shabbat, milestone project, GOLD Club.
- 25. Outreach – Coordinates Basic Judaism class.
- 26. Security – Handles all aspects of campus wide security issues.
- 27. Sisterhood - Women’s Group that coordinates social, community service, and religious programming for the Congregation.
- 28. Social Justice – Coordinates ongoing mitzvah projects like Kids Meals, Mitzvah Day, and other social justice programming.
- 29. Technology – Oversees technology needs including livestreaming and website.
- 30. Worship – Works with clergy to enhance aspects of worship services including High Holy Days.
VII. Fair Share Dues Commitment
Our congregation, like every congregation, depends on the financial support of its members to open its doors every day and to provide all of our offerings to the community. At Congregation Beth Israel, we ask each member to make an annual Fair Share Dues Commitment based on each family’s ability to contribute, regardless of their income level. We understand that each member has a different capacity to give. You can be assured that you will never be asked to reveal your income, but we do hope that you will consider your resources when you determine the amount of your commitment.
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