BAI Community Covenant
Our Commitment to You
The synagogue leadership of BAI, made up of congregant volunteers, makes a commitment to you to operate our synagogue within its financial means and in a responsible and transparent way.  Our staff and clergy pledge to do their utmost to support you and our community in keeping with our core mission, vision, and values.

Our Community’s Shared Commitment
Our congregants make a commitment, one to another, to support each other in our Jewish journey together.  We make progress together in an open, respectful and diverse environment through all of life’s ups and downs.

Your Commitment to Beth Am Israel
The synagogue can only thrive if each of us honors the commitments we’ve made, on the promised schedule.  You agree to pay the financial commitment you’ve made on the schedule you have chosen, so that BAI can meet its financial obligations.

Household Information

Sustainable Financial Commitment
Operating Beth Am Israel annually costs approximately $3,540 per household. 

It is important that each of us strive to commit to $3540, and, if unable to do so, that each of us stretch to come as close as possible to the sustainable amount as our individual financial circumstances will allow.  We ask those of you who are able to pledge at or above the sustainable level, please do so. 

We maintain our steadfast commitment that financial constraints do not prevent any person from belonging to our Beth Am community.  Each person’s contribution is deeply valued and appreciated.

My/Our Financial Commitment, Fiscal Year July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025
With our Sustainable Commitment model, each household commits to sustaining Beth Am Israel financially to the fullest extent that they are able.

As a Jewish, faith-based community, we understand that in today’s environment, security is an essential expense.
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Our model means that you do not need to call us to discuss your commitment amount. We accept the figure you commit to.  But if you would like to discuss your personal financial commitment, or if you have any other questions   or concerns, feel free to contact Lori Dafilou at 610-667-1651 or executivedirector@bethamisrael.org, or our Financial Secretary, Marci Wilf, at mmwilf@comcast.net.

My/Our Payment Schedule (select one)
This information enables us to tailor your July invoice to your preferred payment timing. 

*We ask that a minimum of 20% of your pledged Commitment be paid by September 1, 2024 to receive your High Holy Days tickets

My/Our Autopay Payments
You are welcome to set up an autopay schedule by credit card or ACH.
*Current autopay users:  you MUST complete this form and re-enroll in autopay for the new fiscal year in order to continue with autopay -- even if you currently have automatic payments set up for this year.  Your current automatic credit card/ACH payments will end on June 30, 2024.

Payment by ACH
If you choose to schedule automatic payments using your bank account, you must login and add the banking information yourself.  For your security, Beth Am Israel cannot add this information on your behalf.

Volunteering
We operate because of the invaluable help of the members of our community. Your engagement and support are crucial. It takes thousands of volunteer-hours to keep our community running!  Please indicate which kinds of things you and/or the other members of your household might be interested in helping out with (check all that apply).

My Interests!
We thrive when we all pursue our passions and share these passions with the rest of us!  We’re a community of seekers and learners and we’re thrilled for you to bring your insights and energy!

Non-Payment of My BAI Commitment
We’re a community of friends and volunteers.  If you are unable to honor your commitment for some reason, or if you are upset about something, please talk to us.  We will work with you to make it right and equitable.  We promise that no one will be turned away because of a lack of ability to pay.  

Thank you for valuing and recommitting to Beth Am Israel for 2024-25.

Signatures
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