Fee
2016-2017 / 5777 Rafi Schwartz Religious School Policies & Programs
rev 05/2016
(Please refer to Religious School form for specific information)
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL PROGRAMS Training Wheels (TW): For children ages 2-4. Offered by Hadassah, Training Wheels meets one Sunday each month September-May from 10am to noon. Children and their parents are introduced to Jewish life, observance, and practice. The focus is on holidays and comfort in the Synagogue. Participation in this program requires Hadassah membership ($36 paid to Hadassah by the first day). Training Wheels Fee (per child):
$120
Yeladim (Y): For children ages 4-5, Yeladim classes meet weekly on Sundays during the religious school year from 10:00 a.m. to Noon. Children are introduced to Jewish life, observance, and practice. The focus is on holidays and comfort in the Synagogue. Yeladim Fee (per child):
$500
Grades K-10: Based on grade and the student’s level of maturity, material is introduced sequentially to develop knowledge about Jewish religious belief and practice, culture, history, and Hebrew language. There is an emphasis on comfort in the Synagogue and the observance of Shabbat. The concept of Tikkun Olam plays a significant role in the education of our young people. Religious School meets Sundays 9:00 a.m. to Noon and Wednesdays 4:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m., with some variation for children Grade 7 and above. Call the Religious School Office for details. Kol Ami Member rates apply to members in good standing for the year in which their child is enrolled in Religious School. Religious School Fee per Child Grade K-2 3-7 8-10
Kol Ami Member $680 $720 $700
Grades 11-12 Post-Confirmation Discussion Group (PCDG): Monthly meeting and discussion for Post-Confirmation students. Topics generally deal with current events and are chosen by the students. Discussion Group (per teen):
$180
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL DISCOUNTS Scholarships are available for families who recognize the value of a Jewish education but due to financial hardship are unable to afford full fees. Please indicate your interest in scholarships on the registration form to begin the confidential process, or download the form from the Religious School page on our website. Sibling Discount: Families paying full “Continuing Member” dues and Religious School fees for Yeladim or Grades K-10 are eligible for a discount of $25 on Religious School fees for each additional child enrolling in the Religious School. Volunteer Hours: Parents of Yeladim and Grades K-10 are requested to volunteer 4 hours per year for each child in the program. You can waive this for a $54 donation per child.
OTHER PROGRAMS B’nai Mitzvah Fee: Students preparing for their Bar or Bat Mitzvah receive special, individualized training in addition to the regular curriculum. B’nai Mitzvah fees are payable 12 months prior to the event.
Kol Ami Member B’nai Mitzvah Fee (per child): $700 Kol Ami Jewish Youth: KAJY is our congregation’s youth program that engages teens and entertains younger children. KAJY for 5th grade and up (per child): $90 KAJY Kids (3rd-4th grade, per child): $30 * Religious School fee rates do not include the cost of special programs such as the holiday programs and Confirmation Class special trip to Washington D.C. each year.
CONGREGATION KOL AMI
2016-2017 / 5777 RATE SHEET Synagogue Membership Dues & Rafi Schwartz Religious School Tuition Information Effective July 1, 2016-June 30, 2017 CONGREGATION KOL AMI Rabbi Ilana Schwartzman Cantor/Educator Wendy Bat-Sarah
2425 EAST HERITAGE WAY SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84109 Phone: 801-484-1501 Fax: 801-484-1162 www.conkolami.org E-mail: [email protected]
rev 05/2016
2016-2017 / 5777 Congregation Kol Ami Membership Types, Dues, & Fees MEMBERSHIP TYPES *
OTHER FEES
Family Membership*: At least one Jewish adult and his or her dependents under the age of 18.
Mortgage Assessment & Building Fund are in addition to dues.
Single Membership*: A single Jewish adult (18+) without dependents. Continuing Member*: Can be either a current or former member returning to Kol Ami. New Member*: Has never before been a member. CBY Member: A member who also maintains full paid membership in Chavurah B’Yachad. Dual Synagogue Member: A member who maintains full paid membership with another URJ- or USCJ-affiliated Synagogue. Young Adults age 20-34*: In the case of families, at least one of the two adults is in the age category. Student*: A full-time student, single or married/ partnered to another full-time student, does not hold a full-time job, and/or can be claimed as a dependent on someone’s tax return.
MEMBERSHIP DUES * Kol Ami’s membership year begins July 1.
2015-2016/5776 Member Dues Types
Family *
Single *
Continuing
$1,590
$975
New
$960
$730
CBY
$1,245
$780
Dual
$800
$490
Ages 30-34
$1,050
$525
Ages 20-29 ^
$550
$275
Student ^
$200
$100
^ Mortgage Assessment and Building Fund are waived for students and 20-somethings.
Mortgage Assessment: Required annually of each member as a condition of Kol Ami’s mortgage. Mortgage Assesment Family
Single
$120
$120
Mortgage Assessment is waived for 20-Something and Student Members.
Building Fund: Members of URJ and USCJ congregations make a lifetime contribution of $1,500 toward the Building Maintenance Fund. This is generally paid over 10 years from the start of your membership period at a rate of $150 annually. Amounts previously paid to another Synagogue are credited toward your total. Building Fund Family
Single
$150
$150
PAYMENT PLANS You may choose to pay your dues and fees in one payment, quarterly payments, or monthly payments. For credit card payments, we encourage, but do not require, members to add 2.5% to cover our credit card fees. It is just a way to help defer KA and RS costs.
OPTIONAL DONATIONS If Kol Ami covered our full costs through Membership dues and Religious School fees, the rates for each would be double. We have established the annual High Holiday Matching Appeal to allow each of us to supplement our dues and fees to the extent that we are able dollar for dollar. If you are in a position to pay this full cost, or to go even further and help cover the cost of Membership and/ or Religious School fees for someone unable to pay the published rates, we will be very grateful to you for this mitzvah. In addition, you may waive any Membership or Religious School discounts if you would rather these funds go to support our Synagogue and Religious School. Thank you!
CalculatIons SYNAGOGUE: Membership Dues .............................$_________
Building Fund is waived for 20-Something and Student Members.
Mortgage Assessment .......................$_________
* SPECIAL DUES AND DISCOUNTS
Sisterhood/Kol Amigos ......................$_________
Kol Ami does not turn away members for reasons of financial need. If short- or long-term financial challenges make it impossible for you to pay full dues and fees, please ask for or download a copy of our confidential Dues Reduction Application Form from the membership page of our website.
SYNAGOGUE CLUBS Sisterhood and Kol Amigos (men’s club): Annual dues are $36 per member for each club.
Building Fund ....................................$_________ Donation to help a family who is unable to afford dues ......$_________ High Holiday Appeal to Synagogue ...$_________ Synagogue Total .........................$______________
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL: Religious School Total (from Rel. Sch. form) .............$______________ OTHER To help defer CC Fee of 2.5% .....$______________ GRAND TOTAL
................................. $_____________
rev 05/2016
(Please refer to Religious School form for specific information)
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL PROGRAMS Training Wheels (TW): For children ages 2-4. Offered by Hadassah, Training Wheels meets one Sunday each month September-May from 10am to noon. Children and their parents are introduced to Jewish life, observance, and practice. The focus is on holidays and comfort in the Synagogue. Participation in this program requires Hadassah membership ($36 paid to Hadassah by the first day). Training Wheels Fee (per child):
$120
Yeladim (Y): For children ages 4-5, Yeladim classes meet weekly on Sundays during the religious school year from 10:00 a.m. to Noon. Children are introduced to Jewish life, observance, and practice. The focus is on holidays and comfort in the Synagogue. Yeladim Fee (per child):
$500
Grades K-10: Based on grade and the student’s level of maturity, material is introduced sequentially to develop knowledge about Jewish religious belief and practice, culture, history, and Hebrew language. There is an emphasis on comfort in the Synagogue and the observance of Shabbat. The concept of Tikkun Olam plays a significant role in the education of our young people. Religious School meets Sundays 9:00 a.m. to Noon and Wednesdays 4:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m., with some variation for children Grade 7 and above. Call the Religious School Office for details. Kol Ami Member rates apply to members in good standing for the year in which their child is enrolled in Religious School. Religious School Fee per Child Grade K-2 3-7 8-10
Kol Ami Member $680 $720 $700
Grades 11-12 Post-Confirmation Discussion Group (PCDG): Monthly meeting and discussion for Post-Confirmation students. Topics generally deal with current events and are chosen by the students. Discussion Group (per teen):
$180
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL DISCOUNTS Scholarships are available for families who recognize the value of a Jewish education but due to financial hardship are unable to afford full fees. Please indicate your interest in scholarships on the registration form to begin the confidential process, or download the form from the Religious School page on our website. Sibling Discount: Families paying full “Continuing Member” dues and Religious School fees for Yeladim or Grades K-10 are eligible for a discount of $25 on Religious School fees for each additional child enrolling in the Religious School. Volunteer Hours: Parents of Yeladim and Grades K-10 are requested to volunteer 4 hours per year for each child in the program. You can waive this for a $54 donation per child.
OTHER PROGRAMS B’nai Mitzvah Fee: Students preparing for their Bar or Bat Mitzvah receive special, individualized training in addition to the regular curriculum. B’nai Mitzvah fees are payable 12 months prior to the event.
Kol Ami Member B’nai Mitzvah Fee (per child): $700 Kol Ami Jewish Youth: KAJY is our congregation’s youth program that engages teens and entertains younger children. KAJY for 5th grade and up (per child): $90 KAJY Kids (3rd-4th grade, per child): $30 * Religious School fee rates do not include the cost of special programs such as the holiday programs and Confirmation Class special trip to Washington D.C. each year.
CONGREGATION KOL AMI
2016-2017 / 5777 RATE SHEET Synagogue Membership Dues & Rafi Schwartz Religious School Tuition Information Effective July 1, 2016-June 30, 2017 CONGREGATION KOL AMI Rabbi Ilana Schwartzman Cantor/Educator Wendy Bat-Sarah
2425 EAST HERITAGE WAY SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84109 Phone: 801-484-1501 Fax: 801-484-1162 www.conkolami.org E-mail: [email protected]
rev 05/2016
2016-2017 / 5777 Congregation Kol Ami Membership Types, Dues, & Fees MEMBERSHIP TYPES *
OTHER FEES
Family Membership*: At least one Jewish adult and his or her dependents under the age of 18.
Mortgage Assessment & Building Fund are in addition to dues.
Single Membership*: A single Jewish adult (18+) without dependents. Continuing Member*: Can be either a current or former member returning to Kol Ami. New Member*: Has never before been a member. CBY Member: A member who also maintains full paid membership in Chavurah B’Yachad. Dual Synagogue Member: A member who maintains full paid membership with another URJ- or USCJ-affiliated Synagogue. Young Adults age 20-34*: In the case of families, at least one of the two adults is in the age category. Student*: A full-time student, single or married/ partnered to another full-time student, does not hold a full-time job, and/or can be claimed as a dependent on someone’s tax return.
MEMBERSHIP DUES * Kol Ami’s membership year begins July 1.
2015-2016/5776 Member Dues Types
Family *
Single *
Continuing
$1,590
$975
New
$960
$730
CBY
$1,245
$780
Dual
$800
$490
Ages 30-34
$1,050
$525
Ages 20-29 ^
$550
$275
Student ^
$200
$100
^ Mortgage Assessment and Building Fund are waived for students and 20-somethings.
Mortgage Assessment: Required annually of each member as a condition of Kol Ami’s mortgage. Mortgage Assesment Family
Single
$120
$120
Mortgage Assessment is waived for 20-Something and Student Members.
Building Fund: Members of URJ and USCJ congregations make a lifetime contribution of $1,500 toward the Building Maintenance Fund. This is generally paid over 10 years from the start of your membership period at a rate of $150 annually. Amounts previously paid to another Synagogue are credited toward your total. Building Fund Family
Single
$150
$150
PAYMENT PLANS You may choose to pay your dues and fees in one payment, quarterly payments, or monthly payments. For credit card payments, we encourage, but do not require, members to add 2.5% to cover our credit card fees. It is just a way to help defer KA and RS costs.
OPTIONAL DONATIONS If Kol Ami covered our full costs through Membership dues and Religious School fees, the rates for each would be double. We have established the annual High Holiday Matching Appeal to allow each of us to supplement our dues and fees to the extent that we are able dollar for dollar. If you are in a position to pay this full cost, or to go even further and help cover the cost of Membership and/ or Religious School fees for someone unable to pay the published rates, we will be very grateful to you for this mitzvah. In addition, you may waive any Membership or Religious School discounts if you would rather these funds go to support our Synagogue and Religious School. Thank you!
CalculatIons SYNAGOGUE: Membership Dues .............................$_________
Building Fund is waived for 20-Something and Student Members.
Mortgage Assessment .......................$_________
* SPECIAL DUES AND DISCOUNTS
Sisterhood/Kol Amigos ......................$_________
Kol Ami does not turn away members for reasons of financial need. If short- or long-term financial challenges make it impossible for you to pay full dues and fees, please ask for or download a copy of our confidential Dues Reduction Application Form from the membership page of our website.
SYNAGOGUE CLUBS Sisterhood and Kol Amigos (men’s club): Annual dues are $36 per member for each club.
Building Fund ....................................$_________ Donation to help a family who is unable to afford dues ......$_________ High Holiday Appeal to Synagogue ...$_________ Synagogue Total .........................$______________
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL: Religious School Total (from Rel. Sch. form) .............$______________ OTHER To help defer CC Fee of 2.5% .....$______________ GRAND TOTAL
................................. $_____________
