Membership
Questions and Answers
When does Beth Adam hold services?
Shabbat services are typically held every other Friday evening. More information about services is available on this website, through the Congregation office (513/985-0400) and in our monthly newsletter.
Is there a fee for High Holiday services?
There is no additional charge to members for any of our services, including High Holiday services. However, space considerations require that Beth Adam members receive priority seating at High Holiday evening services. At this time, there are no restrictions for morning and afternoon services.
What should I know about Education?
Religious School and Adult Education classes are available to members and children of members.
Our Religious School Curriculum celebrates Jewish identity, history, values and the challenge of being Jewish in a diverse, modern world. Classes are open to children 3 - 14 years of age and are held Sunday mornings — September through May.
Older students (Kitah Vav) share and explore ideas, values and ethics in adult-led discussions within a relaxed and social forum. They also meet for community action projects and social activities. Open to students who have completed their Bar/Bat Mitzvah, or who are in grades 8 - 10. This group generally meets twice monthly on Sundays - a schedule is available at the Congregation office.
While children attend classes, adults gather for lively and spirited discussion exploring the Jewish experience and contemporary issues. Led by Rabbi Barr and a wide array of guest speakers, these sessions are open to adult members at no charge. Classes meet on Sunday mornings during Religious School hours.
Additionally, our rabbinic interns offer other adult classes and discussion groups. More information about upcoming classes is available on this website, through the Congregation office (513/985-0400) and in our monthly newsletter. These sessions are also open to adult members at no charge and to non-members for a nominal fee.
What about Education Fees?
Annual enrollment fees are as follows:
Registration materials are sent out in the late summer. Registration and payment should be completed before the start of each school year.
Adult Education is offered at no charge to members. Refreshments are available at a nominal cost.
What about Bar/Bat Mitzvah Classes?
Students prepare for Bar/Bat Mitzvah through class work, Hebrew study and guided independent study. Classes are open to children, 11 years or older, who are currently enrolled in Religious School. The program is two years in length and classes meet on Wednesdays from 4:30 - 6:30 P.M. during the school year.
The fee is $750 per child, per year and is due at the start of the school year. (Must also be registered for Sunday School) Parents may pay both years of Bar/Bat Mitzvah Feels in full and in advance ($1,350) and save 10%.
What are Beth Adam’s dues?
Members are responsible for 2-part Annual Commitment each year, as described below.
Base Membership Fee:
A flat, base membership fee of $775 is charged per fiscal year*, for each adult member.
There is no membership charge for children. (Those joining after January 1, will have a prorated fee for the remaining portion of the fiscal year.)
Additional Contribution:
The base membership fees cover only about 70% of our operating expenses, consequently,members are asked to make an annual contribution to help close the gap between operating costs and revenue provided by base membership fees.
*Our fiscal year runs from July 1 to June 30. Payments may be tax deductible — we suggest that you contact your tax professional for more information.
Does Beth Adam offer Reduced Dues?
In order to ensure access to all, we offer a reduced fee to anyone who cannot afford the base fee. Customized arrangements may be made by contacting the Congregation Treasurer.
Brochure
Information Request Form
When does Beth Adam hold services?
Shabbat services are typically held every other Friday evening. More information about services is available on this website, through the Congregation office (513/985-0400) and in our monthly newsletter.
Is there a fee for High Holiday services?
There is no additional charge to members for any of our services, including High Holiday services. However, space considerations require that Beth Adam members receive priority seating at High Holiday evening services. At this time, there are no restrictions for morning and afternoon services.
What should I know about Education?
Religious School and Adult Education classes are available to members and children of members.
Our Religious School Curriculum celebrates Jewish identity, history, values and the challenge of being Jewish in a diverse, modern world. Classes are open to children 3 - 14 years of age and are held Sunday mornings — September through May.
Older students (Kitah Vav) share and explore ideas, values and ethics in adult-led discussions within a relaxed and social forum. They also meet for community action projects and social activities. Open to students who have completed their Bar/Bat Mitzvah, or who are in grades 8 - 10. This group generally meets twice monthly on Sundays - a schedule is available at the Congregation office.
While children attend classes, adults gather for lively and spirited discussion exploring the Jewish experience and contemporary issues. Led by Rabbi Barr and a wide array of guest speakers, these sessions are open to adult members at no charge. Classes meet on Sunday mornings during Religious School hours.
Additionally, our rabbinic interns offer other adult classes and discussion groups. More information about upcoming classes is available on this website, through the Congregation office (513/985-0400) and in our monthly newsletter. These sessions are also open to adult members at no charge and to non-members for a nominal fee.
What about Education Fees?
Annual enrollment fees are as follows:
- One child $165
- Two children $300
- Three children $435
- each additional child $135 each
- Children (3 and Under) $50 per year or $10 per week per child on an as-needed basis
- The annual Kitah Vav (grades 9 and 10) enrollment fee is $100 per student.
- The annual Kitah Zayin (grades 11 and 12) enrollment fee is $90 per student.
Registration materials are sent out in the late summer. Registration and payment should be completed before the start of each school year.
Adult Education is offered at no charge to members. Refreshments are available at a nominal cost.
What about Bar/Bat Mitzvah Classes?
Students prepare for Bar/Bat Mitzvah through class work, Hebrew study and guided independent study. Classes are open to children, 11 years or older, who are currently enrolled in Religious School. The program is two years in length and classes meet on Wednesdays from 4:30 - 6:30 P.M. during the school year.
The fee is $750 per child, per year and is due at the start of the school year. (Must also be registered for Sunday School) Parents may pay both years of Bar/Bat Mitzvah Feels in full and in advance ($1,350) and save 10%.
What are Beth Adam’s dues?
Members are responsible for 2-part Annual Commitment each year, as described below.
Base Membership Fee:
A flat, base membership fee of $775 is charged per fiscal year*, for each adult member.
There is no membership charge for children. (Those joining after January 1, will have a prorated fee for the remaining portion of the fiscal year.)
Additional Contribution:
The base membership fees cover only about 70% of our operating expenses, consequently,members are asked to make an annual contribution to help close the gap between operating costs and revenue provided by base membership fees.
*Our fiscal year runs from July 1 to June 30. Payments may be tax deductible — we suggest that you contact your tax professional for more information.
Does Beth Adam offer Reduced Dues?
In order to ensure access to all, we offer a reduced fee to anyone who cannot afford the base fee. Customized arrangements may be made by contacting the Congregation Treasurer.
Brochure
Information Request Form