Why should I join Temple Beit Torah, aka TBT?
1. Community – Temple Beit Torah is the place to find others like yourself, and to feel part of a welcoming, inclusive, energetic, and vibrant Jewish community. We are active and collaborative with many local agencies and organizations to help improve the lives of those around us, living the principle of Tikkun Olam.
2. Connection – Building connections with others who share similar backgrounds or are exploring their understanding of Judaism is a vital role of any synagogue. Temple Beit Torah fosters these connections through weekly services, social and family dinners, special events, and opportunities to serve on committees that sustain our congregation.
3. Education – We believe that education is a cornerstone of our congregation. Our religious school, affectionately known as 'Chaverim,' offers children Jewish and Hebrew education. Adults also have opportunities to learn through classes, lectures, workshops, and participation in our various services and programs.
4. Spiritual Expression – Our sanctuary and our Gan Or (Garden) provide an environment for spiritual and religious contemplation and prayer. We strive to create a space for those seeking to worship, learn and serve the community. Services at Temple Beit Torah are an interactive learning experience; our goal is to broaden everyone’s understanding of Judaism.
What do I get for my membership?
In addition to the incredible benefits listed above, you also receive much more!
The following are included in your membership at no additional cost:
- Weekly Services
- Life cycle celebrations (weddings, funeral, and baby-naming services)
- Reduced tuition for religious school
- Priority in scheduling time with Rabbi Pillsbury
- Eligible to serve on the Board of Directors
- Eligible to be a Committee Chair and serve on any committee
- Privilege of voting in all congregational meetings
- Use of the temple building and/or garden (with arrangements through the office)
- Yahrzeits are read at our weekly services, and in the Yom Kippur Yizkor service
- Conversion to Judaism
- Regular email updates, including Tidbits, our bi-weekly newsletter
- ShulCloud account to keep track of membership, event registration, monthly payments, and your family information (to include family members, address, phone, email, Yahrzeits, Hebrew name, birthdate and more)
As a member of Temple Beit Torah, you’re helping to strengthen and sustain our Jewish community for today and the future. Your financial support deepens both your personal connection to Judaism and the meaningful relationships you’ll form within TBT. Becoming a dues-paying member is vital to our success and growth, and our ability to maintain the only true Reform Congregation in Southern Colorado. Your membership allows us to continue providing essential Rabbinic leadership and the many benefits that make TBT a vibrant community. Thank you for being a part of our journey.
Process to become a member of Temple Beit Torah
We strongly recommend that you come to any of our services to really get a feel for who we are and decide it this is a good fit for you. Please check our calendar for service dates and times. We do ask you to register, which can be done from the link in the calendar.
This is a link to our Membership Application.
You can fill it out digitally or print it out and mail it back to us. We do ask for a payment of 1/12th of the annual dues that you choose to pledge. At that point your application is submitted to the Board of Directors. Once approved you will be welcomed by the Membership Committee and contacted by the office to finalize the set-up of your account.
How can I afford the cost of membership?
If financial concerns make full membership difficult, we encourage you to contact our Treasurer. Confidential arrangements can be made to ensure that everyone who wishes to join are able to do so within their budget.