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Membership

Membership is open to men and women of the Jewish faith of not less than 16 years of age. Children between 16 and 21 years of age are considered Junior Members and deemed to be included in their parents’ subscriptions. A member of another Liberal Judaism congregation who wishes to remain with that congregation may at the same time join the PJCEA as an Associate Member.

The non-Jewish spouse of a Full Member or of an Associate Member, or a person not of the Jewish faith but who nevertheless has expressed an interest in Judaism, is encouraged to become a Friend of the PJCEA.

FULL MEMBER

If you're Jewish you may wish to consider becoming a member of the PJCEA. You will be expected to subscribe to the principles and objectives of Liberal Judaism. Check out the following pamphlets, available from Liberal Judaism:-

  • Ageing
  • Animal Welfare
  • Biblical Criticsm
  • Death and Mourning
  • Genetic Research
  • Homosexuality
  • Jewish Marriage
  • Kashrut
  • Liberal Judaism and Jewish Status
  • Miracles
  • The Environment
  • The Role of Women
  • Zionism and Israel

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ASSOCIATE MEMBER

If you're Jewish and want to become a member of the PJCEA but have an exisitng commitment to another ULPS congregation, then you may wish to consider becoming an Associate Member.

FRIEND OF THE COMMUNITY

A member's non-Jewish partner, or someone who isn't Jewish but who has an interest in Progressive Judaism, may become a Friend of the Community.

SUBSCRIPTIONS

The annual membership subscription and any burial, cremation or funeral scheme fees, are determined by the Council each year, setting different rates for different categories of membership as appropriate.

Access:  The Old Meeting House is accessible to those with special access needs, although their is no Disabled Access lavatory facilities.  Events had at other venues, particularly members' homes, may not be accessible to those with special access needs, so those with special needs should check before attending those events.