As a PTS member, you are invited to select your level of membership. If you are able to contribute more, please consider joining the Tzedakah Circle. If you are facing financial challenges, you may select an amount matches your personal situation; financial capacity is not be a barrier to membership.
**Rates below reflect 2024-25 Membership Commitment.
Sustaining Membership ($4,050)
Membership commitments at this level provide funding for temple programs, maintenance of our facility, and clergy and staff compensation; it also substantially subsidizes our Youth Education program.
Tzedakah Circle Membership ($5,000 and up)
Membership commitments at this level make it possible for PTS to open its doors to everyone, regardless of means. Many Tzedakah Circle members give $5,000, $10,000 and more. We are extremely grateful for those who make Tzedakah Circle level gifts.
Preschool Family Membership ($3,100)
Enrolled preschool families received discounted membership commitment and discounted preschool tuition. Visit sholom.org/preschool for more information.
Complimentary Membership Programs
PTS offers complimentary, first-year membership to new families who enroll their children in Youth Education grades Pre-K through 2, couples that are newly married by our clergy, and individuals that study for conversion with our clergy. Complimentary memberships come with all the same privileges as any other membership.
Out-of-Town Membership ($360)
An Out-of-Towner is anyone whose residence is outside of the San Francisco Bay Area. Out-of-Town members will share most of the same rights and obligations as Regular Members, with the following exceptions:
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Will receive up to two tickets to the High Holy Days
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No obligation to pay into the Facility Reserve
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May not vote, sign petitions, or be counted as part of a quorum
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No access to Youth Education or Preschool for their children
Other Financial Matters
New members of the congregation are asked to contribute $300 per year for their first 10 years of membership ($3,000 total) to help defray the cost of building maintenance, including families joining under Gift Membership program. Newly married couples and/or those whose memberships are related to conversation will begin their facility assessment in their second year of membership.
Completing the Membership Form
The Membership Application will take you about 10 minutes to complete. You will be asked for personal family demographics, contact information, yahrzeits for tracking, and a membership commitment. If you would like to discuss your membership commitment, select the option labeled, "Other - I will contact PTS." When asked, please upload a family photo (nothing fancy) so we can share your picture with the Board of Trustees. We look forward to welcoming you to our community.
