membership dues
ONCE YOU HAVE SUBMITTED YOUR APPLICATION FOR NEW OR RENEWED MEMBERSHIP, PLEASE MAKE A DUES CONTRIBUTION BELOW OR BY MAIL.
Congregation Beth El suggests that your annual dues be 2% of your household's gross taxable income. We offer this percentage as a guideline, understanding that every household's financial situation is different. Other factors that may be relevant to your annual dues determination include if you have a primary affiliation with another synagogue, live outside the greater Bangor/eastern Maine area or are a seasonal resident of our area.
When considering your membership contribution -- which is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law -- please be aware that annual dues have historically covered about 75% of Beth El's expenses (salaries, utilities, building repairs/maintenance excluding capital projects, insurance, supplies, Union for Reform Judaism dues, etc.). To continue funding 75% of our expenses now that Beth El will have two full-time staff members (a rabbi and an Executive Director) for the first time in our history, each household would need to contribute on average at least $1,800 in annual dues.
Beth El's membership year and fiscal year are July 1-June 30. 2026-27 annual dues pledges must be paid in full by June 30, 2027.
No one will be denied membership based on financial circumstances. We are available to speak with you about your capacity. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us at info@bethelbangor.org or (207) 945-4578.
We appreciate your careful thought and generosity when determining your annual dues. We are grateful for any contribution more than the suggested amount and understand if your situation requires you to give less. All dues information is kept strictly confidential.
If you would like to pay in automated installments, please select the relevant interval (One-time, Monthly, Quarterly or Annually), divide your annual pledge amount accordingly (by 12 or four) and enter the result in the Custom Amount field. Please be aware that these installments will continue into future years, unless you cancel.
If you would like to pay in a single installment but plan to renew for the foreseeable future and would like to "set it and forget it, " select Annually and enter your annual pledge amount in the Custom Amount field.
For assistance updating or canceling a recurring contribution, contact info@bethelbangor.org or (207) 945-4578.
Dues may also be paid by check.
Checks should please be payable and mailed to:
Congregation Beth El
183 French St.
Bangor, ME 04401
Thank You!