Why join Hobart Synagogue?

Because we need you and because you’ll make a difference.

Your membership will help ensure all Tasmanian Jews have a spiritual, community and educational home. Your membership will help us grow and develop into the future.

Memberships enable us to:

• Celebrate events that bring Jews of Tasmania together—major holidays, Shabbat dinners, family simchas, and social gatherings.
• Bring Rabbis from various Jewish traditions to help us celebrate major Jewish holidays and to provide education programs.
• Provide Jewish educational opportunities for children.
• Maintain our heritage-listed historic synagogue.

Who can join?

Any Tasmanian resident who is either halachically Jewish or has been converted to Judaism through a Beth Din constituted by a recognised rabbinical authority (Orthodox, Masorti, or Progressive) is eligible to apply.   In certain circumstances, special exceptions may apply.  Please contact us for more information.

Upon approval, new members are sent a welcome letter and shortly afterwards a membership fee notice. The level of fees is decided at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the congregation.

Memberships fees

Currently, we are employing a “voluntary dues” model, which essentially lets members decide how much to pay for their membership.  There is a minimum $5.00 payment, and also a suggested “sustaining level” contribution.   There are frequently asked questions about the voluntary dues model.

Benefits to Members

• The opportunity to take on leadership roles within a small community; several of our members lead services, serve on the board, and contribute to congregation initiatives
• Free use of the shul for lifecycle events.
• Priority invitations to official ceremonies involving the Jewish community.
• Discounted prices for concerts or other public events organised through the shul.
• Discounted prices for congregational activities where a charge is levied to recover costs, such as the annual communal Seder.
• The right to attend, vote, and stand for Board positions at AGMs.