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Membership at the Norwich Synagogue
There are three levels of membership available at Norwich Synagogue:
– Joint/Family
– Individual
– Friends
Individual Membership
This is open to all men and women of the Jewish Religion who are over 16 years of age.
All members are entitled to attend services and social events, to receive newsletters, to attend and participate in General Meetings, and to be eligible for election to the Management Committee.
Members are entitled to the services of the Chevra Kadisha for themselves and their dependent children, subject to payment of burial charges.
Joint/Family Membership
This gives each named adult child of those Jewish parents the same rights as individual members.
Adult child in this context means financially dependent child between 18 and 25 living with the parents, and including those temporarily away studying.
Joint/Family membership entitles parents to apply for their children to attend any available and suitable Cheder classes at no charge.
Friends Membership
This is open to all non-Jewish people who have supported the Synagogue by attending services or social functions or by just wishing to be kept informed of events. As a friend you will receive the newsletter and be welcomed at all services and social events.
Non-Jewish spouses or partners of an Individual member are encouraged to join the Synagogue as a Friend.
Subscriptions
An annual subscription is levied on all members to enable the congregation to cover the maintenance and running costs of the Synagogue and also provision of regular services. The honorary treasurer and management committee review subscription rates annually which fall due on 1st November.
Subscriptions can be paid preferably monthly by a bankers standing order.
For further information on joining Norwich Synagogue please contact [email protected].
Applications for Membership
To apply for membership download an Individual Application Form, or a Joint/Family Application Form or a Friends Application form.
NHC Constitution
To download a copy of the Synagogue Constitution please click here.
NHC Rules
To download a copy of the Synagogue Management Committee Rules please click here.
Charity
Norwich Synagogue is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation with the registered name Norwich Hebrew Congregation and registered Charity Number 1187450.
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Norwich Synagogue
Norwich Synagogue is a place of worship, community and friendship. We strive to make our synagogue a welcoming place and open our arms to anyone who wishes to join us. We are proud of our history and look forward to making new memories in the future. If you have any questions or would like more information, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. We look forward to hearing from you soon!