Whether you’re exploring Judaism for the first time, returning after years away, or continuing a lifelong journey, you have a place at Emanu-El.
Our community meets you where you are: lifelong learners, seekers, and skeptics alike.
We embrace who you are: whether you are from a traditional or unconventional background, are part of an interfaith family or the LGBTQ+ community, identify as a Jew of Color, have Ashkenazi or Sephardic roots or are still growing Jewish roots, have a disability, grew up in an Orthodox, Conservative, Reconstructionist, Reform, multi-faith or non-Jewish home, have been immersed in Judaism since birth, recently joined our Jewish community or are interested in learning about Judaism.
We welcome all seekers:
those who are Jewish,
those who are on Jewish journeys,
and those who have joined with others on their Jewish journeys.
Members support CEEBJ through annual financial commitments as part of a philosophy of Mission Based Giving. Everyone is welcome, regardless of financial capability.
We ask members to make an investment in CEEBJ, taking into account what the congregation means to you, your family, our larger Jewish community and Jewish continuity worldwide. As a member, we would like this to be the primary destination for your charitable giving. For more information about membership commitments, please read our frequently asked questions (FAQ) below.
For more information on how to become a member of our synagogue family, please do not hesitate to call/write our Executive Director, Andrew Appel at 414-228-7545, email or use the form below.
It is an opportunity for each member to make an investment in CEEBJ, taking into account what the congregation means to you, your family, our larger Jewish community and Jewish continuity worldwide.
The costs of producing our diverse programming, maintaining our beautiful facility and our wonderful clergy and staff are substantial. A sustaining level is approximately $3500/year per family. Many families contribute this amount or more whereas others contribute less.
Financial hardship has never been a barrier to membership in our congregation. However, we encourage all members to give according to their capability, making the support of CEEBJ one of your most meaningful commitments.
Yes. Your membership commitment is a voluntary contribution to support annual operations. During the course of the year, certain traditional appeals and giving opportunities will continue, as the High Holy Days Appeal and the annual Cantor’s concert.
Yes. In order to receive High Holy Days tickets, a congregant must make a membership commitment for the year and be current in the payment arrangements made for all commitments to the congregation.