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Online Enrollment (see form below)

Please become a full member of Kol Shalom or continue membership by completing the online pledge form at the bottom of this page.

Kol Shalom is a welcoming community. We welcome into membership all who identify with the history, culture, and fate of the Jewish people.  We also welcome without reservation non-Jewish partners, spouses, and others seeking a humanistic Jewish experience.  You are welcome to learn more about Humanistic Judaism by attending our activities.   Please see the calendar for details.

 When you join Kol Shalom Community for Humanistic Judaism, you also become a member of the national Society for Humanistic Judaism (SHJ), founded by Rabbi Sherwin T. Wine in 1969.  We are a volunteer-operated community and will welcome your input and participation.

 A Kol Shalom pledge represents an intention to donate and is not legally binding.

Pledge levels are based on single or family membership and range from the basic member level to the "Sustainer" level which allows us to sustain current services, to the "Builder level which expand or build services, to the “Pillar” level which helps ensure the long term viability of Kol Shalom.  2021-2022 suggested amounts for each of these levels are:  

New Member Trial Rate (Single or Family- Good for first year) $150
Basic Member Single $225
Basic Member Family $275
Sustainer Single or Family  $325
Builder Single or Family $475
Pillar Single or Family $725
Member in Diaspora $150 (outside of Portland metro area)

We gratefully appreciate your support and look forward to your joining us in creating the Humanistic Jewish experience in the Portland metro area. Please continue by filling out the form below. Thanks!

Kol Shalom, CHJ 2024-2025 Membership Enrollment Form

 You can make a Pledge Payment here now if you wish, or wait until later.

 Financial Hardship:  If you have indicted financial hardship,  Elly Adelman, past president, will contact you regarding reduced membership payments due  to  financial position.  No one is denied membership due to financial hardship.  

Kol Shalom is a non-profit organization, principally supported by the contributions of members.  Membership donations are fully tax deductible.Established annual dues are recommended guidelines; but no one is excluded from membership because of an inability to meet those guidelines.  We welcome members at whatever best level of support is possible for them, and encourage higher levels of support from those who can do more, to help offset the lower dues necessary for some.

Want to learn more?

 If you would like information about membership, please contact us either by email, (info@kolshalom.org) or by calling us (503-459-4210).  You will be contacted by a member who can answer questions and provide material according to your interests.