Why join Hobart Synagogue?

Because we need you and because you’ll make a difference.

Your membership will help ensure all Tasmanian Jews have a spiritual, community and educational home. Your membership will help us grow and develop into the future.

Memberships enable us to:

  • Celebrate events that bring Jews of Tasmania together—major holidays, Shabbat dinners, family simchas, and social gatherings.
  • Bring Rabbis from various Jewish traditions to help us celebrate major Jewish holidays and to provide education programs.
  • Provide Jewish educational opportunities for children.
  • Maintain our heritage-listed historic synagogue.

Who can join?

Any Tasmanian resident who is either halachically Jewish or has been converted to Judaism through a Beth Din constituted by a recognised rabbinical authority (Orthodox, Masorti, or Progressive) is eligible to apply.   In certain circumstances, special exceptions may apply.  Please contact us for more information.

Upon approval, new members are sent a welcome letter and shortly afterwards a membership fee notice. The level of fees is decided at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the congregation.

Memberships fees

Currently, we are employing a “voluntary dues” model, which essentially lets members decide how much to pay for their membership.  There is a minimum $5.00 payment, and also a suggested “sustaining level” contribution.   There are frequently asked questions about the voluntary dues model.

Benefits to Members

  • The opportunity to take on leadership roles within a small community; several of our members lead services, serve on the board, and contribute to congregation initiatives
  • Free use of the shul for lifecycle events.
  • Priority invitations to official ceremonies involving the Jewish community.
  • Discounted prices for concerts or other public events organised through the shul.
  • Discounted prices for congregational activities where a charge is levied to recover costs, such as the annual communal Seder.
  • The right to attend, vote, and stand for Board positions at AGMs.

How To Join

If you want to find out more about how to become a member of our congregation, or any other aspect of membership, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Ready to apply for membership straight away? Then, you can complete an online application for membership.

If you prefer, you can print off this membership form, and e-mail to president@hobartsynagogue.org