Joining Riverdale Temple

‘How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!’ – Psalms 133

Are you looking to become a part of a vibrant, truly inclusive Jewish community in Riverdale? We would love for you to join us!

Membership in Riverdale Temple affords you the opportunity to:

• Receive support and counseling from our clergy team
• Attend High Holy Day services at no extra charge
• Participate in many free adult education classes offered by the Rabbi, Cantor, and other lay leaders
• Hold lifecycle events such as bris and baby naming, wedding, or funeral, held at the Temple with our clergy
• Become an adult bar/bat mitzvah
• Cultivate your community by serving on a committee or board
• Partake in complementary wellness programs and workshops
• Practice Tikkun Olam — repairing of the world — as we strive to bring peace, freedom, and justice to all people.
• Create a second home!

Riverdale Temple Membership is open to all who wish to live Jewish lives. Families, couples, and singles are welcome. Interfaith couples are welcome. Members of the LGBTQIA+ community are welcome. This is a congregation that believes that if you wish to practice Judaism, no barriers to access should exist.

Single-Person Annual Membership Dues: $1,711.00

Family Annual Membership Dues: $3,111.00

It is Riverdale Temple policy that nobody be turned away who wishes to affiliate with the congregation, but does not have the financial means to do so. If you are experiencing a challenging financial situation, our clergy and administrators are available to discuss your concerns confidentially.

To learn more about membership, please call (718) 548-3800.

Please click button below to fill out membership application.

Become a Riverdale Temple Member