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Membership Renewal
Membership Renewal
The last several years have seen an ambitious program of growth at Kol Ami. Just three years ago we faced a long list of capital improvements we needed to make to our synagogue but were not sure how to pay for them. The funding for these and other capital improvement projects has come from large corporate donations, federal grants, multiple small and large donations from our congregants, and in-kind and cash donations all totaling approximately $1 million.
Additional capital projects being planned include remodeling of our bathrooms to include gender neutral and ADA compliant bathrooms, new LED lighting in the sanctuary and social hall to reduce electricity use and the footprint and cost of traditional lighting, new carpet in the social hall, remodeling of our staff office space, additional security upgrades, a new sanctuary sound system, and repairing torahs. These improvements provide our members and staff with a safer, more efficient, and haimisha Kol Ami.
During our recent focus group sessions, facilitated by Bria Mertens, congregants shared why they think Kol Ami is special and what else they would like to see happening at Kol Ami. Examples include more social interaction and community activities, intergenerational programming, services that meet the needs of our unique community and families, educational opportunities, continued expansion of our youth, young professional, family, and senior programming, more support for the staff including adding a Programing Director and a Director of Lifelong Learning.
The Board outlined a plan to provide the services, education, social programming, and staffing that members asked for to strengthen and build our community and enhance our Judaism. This is an exciting plan but an expensive one which needs everyone to pitch in and help meet these objectives while we also address our increased operational costs due to inflation. To help make these goals a reality, we are increasing our annual dues and religious school tuition this year by 10% for this year.
We are very excited about our plans for a future where our community grows spiritually, learns, and celebrates together. We are so grateful for your membership, your participation, and your support for Kol Ami.
To renew your membership, receive your High Holiday tickets, and help ensure Congregation Kol Ami’s continued fiscal stability, please complete the Membership Renewal Form below along with a minimum 25% payment or credit card monthly payment program. If you would like to discuss our dues reduction application, please contact Danny Burman, Rabbi Spector, or Lisa Kaufman.