Being a Central Member means deep relationships with our Clergy, Judaism and each other. Benefits include:

High Holy Days Worship

• Tickets for your household (up to two adults and all children under age 26) to attend services at David Geffen Hall. 
• The option to purchase up to two guest tickets per household for family or friends. 
• Complimentary access to High Holiday services at other Reform synagogues via reciprocity. 

Pastoral Care & Life Cycles 

• Meet with our Clergy for pastoral care 
• Secure a place in Central’s section at Rose Hills Memorial Park cemetery. 
• Rent our spaces for events such as brises, meetings, and parties. 
• Hold life cycle events such as weddings, funerals, and b’nei mitzvot in our Sanctuary. 

Raising Jewish Children 

• Enroll your children in our Nursery School, with eligibility for early notification admissions. 
• Stay involved through Confirmation classes (10th grade) taught by Clergy 
• Have your children become b’nei mitzvah at Central. 
• Enroll your children in our Lese Center for Living Judaism Religious School (afterschool, ages Pre-K through 12th grade). 

Exclusive Programs and Travel 

• Attend members-only events such as our Congregational Seder and Sukkot on the Farm. 
• Join our member-led CORE groups with people who share your interests and life experiences.  
• Travel internationally and domestically with fellow congregants to visit Jewish communities and help repair the world. 
• Receive weekly, members-only communications about Central programming and periodic messages from our Clergy.

Central Synagogue believes that finances should never be a barrier to being part of our community. If you’re unable to meet your membership or tuition obligations in full, please contact our Membership Department at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

*Family membership includes High Holy Days tickets for all children ages 3–26 and eligibility for LCLJ and May Family Nursery School enrollment. Tuition to our LCLJ Religious School can be found here.

**Under-30 and Under-35 Membership dues are based on the age of the oldest adult in the household.

Central Synagogue does not currently offer a membership category for our livestreaming community. Instead, we invite you to become a Central Friend or Central Neighbor.

Do you have to be a Member to attend High Holiday services?  

No. Central hosts Community Services for the general public inside our Community House on E. 55th Street. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are available on a first come, first served basis. Member services held inside our Main Sanctuary and at David Geffen Hall are for Members only. However, we livestream and broadcast Member services for all to attend virtually. Visit our High Holy Day Online Guide for details. 

Why is there a waitlist at Central?  

In order to preserve the high-quality experience we provide to our members, we regularly assess our resources before offering membership to new households.   

Are there any ways to skip the waitlist? 

Yes, there are two ways to skip the wait list.  

1. If your immediate relative (parent, child, sibling) is a current Central member in good standing, please have them contact our membership department on your behalf. 

2. If you enroll your child in our Nursery School or Religious School, your membership begins immediately. 

How can I get involved with Central while awaiting membership?  

Our doors remain open to you for Shabbat worship every Friday at 6:00 pm. We also hope you will join us at the classes and programs appearing on our website calendar, which are open to all. Many of our volunteer opportunities are also open to all. You may immediately become a Central Friend while you await full membership and new Central Neighbor cohorts begin quarterly. 

What is the difference between Central Friends and Central Neighbors? 

Both Friends and Neighbors have a strong connection with Central regardless of where in the world they live. Neighbors seek online connection with fellow worshippers through a private social network. Friends receive many similar benefits as Neighbors but do not have access to this platform.