Membership at Temple Israel
Welcome to Temple Israel
We value inclusivity, and we believe that each person’s presence matters. We invite all people — of all ages and stages, all backgrounds and abilities, all orientations and identities — to find your Jewish home here with us.
We encourage you to connect with our Director of Programming and Member Engagement Stephanie Schwartz or schedule an appointment with one of our clergy by sending an email to Eric Gluska to learn more about Temple Israel.
Membership Commitment
We maintain a steadfast commitment to ensure that every single family can be part of our TI community, regardless of financial capacity. For a confidential conversation about finances, please contact our Executive Director, Bryan Bierman at 203-227-1293 ext. 305
2025-2026 Membership Dues
| Membership Type | 2025-2026 Dues |
|---|---|
| Associate Membership | $1,036 |
| ECC Membership | $670 |
| Family Membership (Over 35) | $3,765 |
| Family Membership (30-34) | $2,865 |
| Individual Membership (Over 35) | $1,972 |
| Individual Membership (Under 34) | $1,535 |
2025-2026 Security Fees
| Security Fees | 2025-2026 Fees |
|---|---|
| Non-Member ECC Family | $850 |
| ECC Family | $700 |
| Congregation | $360 |
2025-2026 Kesher Tuition
| Kesher Grade | 2025-2026 Tuition |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | $0 |
| First Grade | $970 |
| Second Grade | $970 |
| Third Grade | $1,155 |
| Fourth Grade | $1,599 |
| Fifth Grade | $1,599 |
| Sixth Grade | $1,599 |
| Seventh Grade | $1,599 |
| Eighth Grade | $1,050 |
| Ninth Grade | $1,050 |
| Tenth Grade | $1,050 |
| Eleventh and Twelfth Grade | $1,050 |
| Age Level | Member Tuition | Non-Member Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Little Gan | $2,800 | N/A |
| Big Gan | $2,800 | N/A |
| Little 2s | $13,575 | $14,925 |
| 2s | $15,000 | $15,350 |
| 3s | $12,560 | $13,910 |
| 4s | $13,860 | $15,210 |
| 5s | $15,000 | $16,350 |