My BAI Commitment 2025-2026 - Form - Congregation Beth Am Israel

Required for all households
Due by June 30, 2025.
If we don't hear from you by June 30, a billing statement
will be generated for the sustainable amount.

We’re so grateful that you are part of our BAI community. By reaffirming your financial commitment to Beth Am Israel, you make it possible for us to fulfill our mission to foster a creative, dynamic Jewish community that infuses our lives with joy, meaning and sacred purpose. Thank you.

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

* Adult 1 First Name

Adult 1 Last Name

Adult 1 Cell Phone

* Adult 1 Email

Adult 1 Other Phone

Adult 2 First Name

Adult 2 Last Name

Adult 2 Cell Phone

Adult 2 Email

Adult 2 Other Phone

Some of my information has changed in the last 12 months.

Please provide Updated Information Here

Sustainable Financial Commitment
Operating Beth Am Israel annually costs approximately $3,600 per household.

It is important that each of us strive to commit to $3,600, 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, 2025 – June 30, 2026
With our Sustainable Commitment model, each household commits to sustaining Beth Am Israel financially to the fullest extent that they are able.

* Please check one:

I/we agree to BAI’s Sustainable Financial Commitment amount of $3,600*I/we agree to a Financial Commitment of (enter amount below)*(see FAQs and more info here)

As a Jewish, faith-based community, we understand that in today’s environment, security is an essential expense.
Please also check here:

I understand that, in addition to my commitment above, I will be billed a security fee of $180.

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 Laura Roeder at 610-986-7887 or accounting@bethamisrael.org, or Donald Erlichman at donalderlichman@gmail.com before June 30, or Judy Wortman at judywortman@gmail.com after June 30.

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

* Select your Payment Schedule

Lump sum (due by July 31, 2025)Quarterly* (Due July 31, October 31, January 31, 2026 and April 30, 2026)Monthly* (Last payment due June 30, 2026)Calendar year-end* (50% due by July 31, 2025; final payment due by December 31, 2025)

*We ask that a minimum of 20% of your pledged Commitment be paid by September 15, 2025 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, 2025.

Payment by Credit Card (NOTE: A credit card fee of 3% will be added to cover our processing costs)

I/we will set up my/our payments by logging in to my accountPlease have the Beth Am Israel bookkeeper set up my payments with the credit card on file in my/our accountI/We have a new payment method. Please add it to my account and set up payments

NEW CREDIT CARD INFORMATION

VISAMasterCardDiscoverAmerican Express

Card #

Expiration Date

CVV

Name on Card

I/we would like BAI to use the credit card listed above as payment for incidental charges that I/we may incur throughout the year (e.g., High Holiday Guest Tickets, Kol Nidre Pledge, Yahrzeit donations, etc.)

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!

What skill/s, interest/s or topic/s can you bring to and share with BAI adults or children this year?

E.g. birding, yoga, Israeli crafts, mindfulness, music...

What interests you that you'd like to experience more this year?

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 2025-26.

Signatures
Typing your name in the box below qualifies as an authorized signature.

* Adult 1

* Date

Adult 2

Date

Please submit your My BAI Commitment form by June 30, 2025.