At CSH, Everyone is Welcome
Shirat Hayam welcomes individuals and families from all backgrounds and walks of life. We are committed to being a spiritual home where everyone feels valued and included. We welcome all who seek a Jewish home, filled with music, learning, tradition and heart.
At Congregation Shirat Hayam, membership isn’t transactional, it’s actually transformational! It’s how we create a sacred community, grounded in joy, meaning and connection.
We invite you to visit us and attend the many programs and services we offer. We understand that walking into a new place may be uncomfortable so we encourage you to contact us in advance so that we can arrange to greet you and guide you through your Shirat Hayam experience.
If Shirat Hayam feels like home to you, then you belong here.
Our voluntary dues membership model, called T’rumot HaLev (“Gift of the Heart”), reflects our core beliefs and commitment. The prophet Isaiah commands us to “clear a path and remove all obstacles from the road of my people” and that is what we have done. We know that every family, every individual member has unique needs and resources. Our membership requirements are structured to recognize these differences and include everyone. T’rumot HaLev allows our members to reflect on and quantify the value that Shirat Hayam brings to them, and to let their hearts set their financial contribution to their congregation. While we welcome new members all year round, our fiscal year runs May 1-April 30 and we encourage you to join early in order to attend the upcoming High Holy Day services.
With your T’rumot HaLev membership contribution, you will receive the benefits of membership at Shirat Hayam, including:
- High Holy Day seats for member adult/s and children under 26 or on Social Security DI
- CJE (Hebrew school) enrollment and teen programming
- Clergy officiation at bris/baby naming, wedding, and funeral services
- Clergy counseling and well/sick visits
- See Member Benefits for full details
If you were a previous member of Shirat Hayam within the last 10 years (welcome back!) OR have attended an event or made a donation to Shirat Hayam in the last 10 years, please call or email us first. Chances are you probably already have an account in our database.
Otherwise, to join either…
- Click the Join Now button at the top of the page.
- Or, Print and complete the New Membership Application below
- Or, Email CSH@ShiratHayam.org to request hard copies to be mailed to you.
- Or, You can also meet with a staff member to talk about membership. Email Barri@ShiratHayam.org
You will be able to enroll your child(ren) in our Center for Jewish Education (CJE) once we receive your completed membership forms. Please visit the CJE page for more information.
