Strengthen Your Congregation’s Connection to Israel!
By becoming an ARZA member congregation, your community demonstrates its commitment to the Reform Movement’s voice within Israeli society and the Israeli political system. This partnership enables your congregation to play a vital role in shaping the future of the Reform Movement in Israel and North America.
What Does Our Congregational Membership Support?
Your congregation’s ARZA membership contributes to:
- Amplifying the Reform Movement’s voice within Israeli national institutions
- Advocating for Reform values and interests in Israel
- Supporting the growth of the Israeli Reform Movement, including IMPJ (Israel Movement for Reform and Progressive Judaism), IRAC (Israeli Religious Action Center), and over 50 Israeli Reform congregations
- Enhancing Israel education, engagement, and activism throughout the North American Reform Movement
How Can Our Congregation Become a Member?
We offer several options for congregational membership:
Opt-in on congregational membership statements: Add a $50 per household ARZA membership option to your membership forms.
- Opt-out on congregational membership statements: Include a $50 per household ARZA membership as a default, allowing members to opt-out.
- Withhold on donations: Withhold $2 from each donation to support congregation-based Israel-related programming.
- Part of congregational dues: Include $50 per household as part of your congregational membership dues.
- Individual membership: If your congregation isn’t ready for congregational membership, individuals can still join ARZA for $50 per household.
You may send membership checks directly to ARZA:
633 Third Ave. 7th Floor
New York, NY 10017.
Additional Benefits of an ARZA Congregational Membership:
- With permission, we will subscribe your members to our weekly Israel and Reform Zionism newsletter that highlights Israel advocacy, politics, and culture.
- Your congregation’s Israel leadership will be invited to become a part of our Israel Leadership Network to help grow and foster Israel programming and engagement in your congregation.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss how to become an ARZA member congregation, please contact us.
