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Becoming a Member of Or Haneshamah

Become Part of the Community!

New Membership: Join Or Haneshamah
 

Want to become a member? Interested in finding out more? 

Types of Membership include Full Membership, Student Membership and Associate Membership.

Each Membership tier comes with its own pricing suggestions.  

Email our administrator or give us a call at 613-239-4988.
  1.  Create an account on our site by clicking here
  2.  Join as a member by clicking on the button below

 

If you have any questions or require any assistance, contact administrator@orh.ca, who will be delighted to assist you.

 Fees for anyone joining after the High Holidays will be pro-rated according to when they join.

 

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Please note that you must be logged into your account to register.

New Member Donation Rates, 2024-2025

ur recommended rates are based on the yearly costs required to run Or Haneshamah. In addition to our recommend

  1.  
Full Membership
Suggested Rate
One-adult household
$798 
Two-adult household
$1596

Student Membership
 
One-adult household
$48
Two-adult household
$96

Associate Membership
  
One-adult household
$140
Two-adult household
$280

 

Our recommended rates are based on the yearly costs required to run Or Haneshamah. In addition to our recommended donation rates, members have the option to choose their own donation amount. If you are unable to match our recommended rates, please contact our administrator, who will arrange for you to pay an amount respective of your current circumstances. We are always willing to accommodate for financial need, and keep all inquiries strictly confidential.

  1. If you are able to contribute more that the suggested amount, we highly encourage you to do so! We suggest paying 1% of your pre-tax household income,  if you can afford to do so. Any additional amounts contributed go directly to supporting our programs and services, including subsidizing membership for those who require such.

 

We ask everyone to choose a donation level that respects the membership and clergy that uphold our community, and at the same time, corresponds responsibly to personal circumstances. If you have questions or concerns about our rates, please contact us! We would love to be able to help you join our community. 

All member donations are eligible for a charitable tax receipt.

Membership Categories and Privileges

Full Membership

Join the OrH party! Full membership is based on the number of adults in the household and includes all children under age 23. Our first year members receive a discount off the yearly suggested donation rate. Membership privileges include:

  • sharing and participation in all OrH activities and events
  • High Holy Days services at no additional cost, including immediate family members at the High Holy Days at significantly reduced fees
  • spiritual and pastoral support from the Rabbi
  • Rabbi officiation at all life-cycle events that occur during regularly scheduled services
  • full voting rights at congregational meetings and may sit on the OrH Board
  • ability to register for Machaneh Shabbat, our Family-Ed education program
  • access to Jewish Memorial Gardens.    

Student Membership

Still in school? We've got a membership for you. Students currently attending a secondary or post-secondary education program are eligible for student membership. Student members receive the same privileges as Full Members at a generously discounted rate. 

Associate Membership

Do you love OrH but you already a member of an Ottawa congregation? Do you live outside the Ottawa region? Fear not! Regardless of the reason that you want to be a "sometimes member", the associate membership tier is in place for you! You'll be able to pop in and enjoy our services whenever it suits you, and we'll always be here to say "hello!"

Please note that associate members are not entitled to the various privileges that full members receive, such as attending High Holidays at no cost, voting at congregational meetings and others detailed below. 

 

Want to join after visiting us for the High Holidays? We will apply whatever you paid for the those services towards your first year membership donation!

We offer the choice of a discount of 50% off our yearly full membership rate or a FREE associate membership to households who enroll their children in our Machaneh Shabbat (Shabbat Camp) program. Visit our Machaneh Shabbat page for further information on this program!

OrH Full Members receive a 20% discount on a first-time membership to the Soloway Jewish Community Centre (SJCC). Note to current JCC members seeking a reciprocal discount on first-year OrH membership: The first-year member donation rates above reflect a discount of more than 25% off our regular member donation rates. We do not add an additional discount onto the already discounted first-year rate. 


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