Building Connections, Growing Together

We invite you to find your unique place in our community, whether it be through spiritual engagement, a vast array of learning programs, cultural initiatives, social justice work or social activities. We welcome each and all to our community who wish to join in meaningful, multigenerational marking of life’s milestones. 

Reach out today to discuss membership:

[email protected] (02) 9389 6444

Being a member of Emanuel Synagogue comes with numerous benefits, including:

  • High Holy Day tickets and programme
  • Access to rabbinic counselling and support
  • Perpetual commemoration of Yahrzeits
  • Clergy visits
  • Member discounts for Shabbat dinners and cultural programming
  • Free membership to the online streaming service emanuelplus
  • Free or discounted rabbinic officiation at lifecycle events (baby namings, weddings, funerals, mezuzah ceremonies)
  • Discounted fees and priority entry at Emanuel Woollahra Preschool
  • Invitations to celebrations and memorials
  • A birthday call from the rabbi
  • Bereavement support
  • Opportunities for volunteering
  • Access to the Progressive Zionist youth organisation, Netzer
  • Involvement in a pluralistic, inclusive, and egalitarian community with three minyanim: Progressive, Masorti, and Renewal
  • Free or discounted entry to a range of educational, religious, cultural, social action, social justice (Tikkun Olam), and recreational programs

We are always delighted to welcome new members to Emanuel Synagogue and warmly invite anyone interested to join our community. Simply give us a call or send us an email, and we’ll be happy to assist you in getting started.

[email protected] (02) 9389 6444
MEMBERSHIP TYPE 2026 FEE
FAMILY 2,472
FAMILY – YOUNG ADULT (31-34 YRS) 2,170
FAMILY – YOUNG ADULT (26-30 YRS) 930
FAMILY – YOUNG ADULT (21-25 YRS) 418
FAMILY – PENSIONER 351
FAMILY – AFFILIATE 566
INDIVIDUAL 1,236
INDIVIDUAL – YOUNG ADULT (21-25 YRS) 210
INDIVIDUAL – YOUNG ADULT (26-30 YRS) 459
INDIVIDUAL – YOUNG ADULT (31-34 YRS) 1,078
INDIVIDUAL – PENSIONER 175
INDIVIDUAL – AFFILIATE 284

Who can become a member?
Membership is open to any individual, family or couple where at least one adult is Jewish. We lovingly accept people in interfaith relationships, LGBTQ+ members, individuals of diverse ages and ethnicities.

I want to join Emanuel Synagogue, but I can’t afford it.
We are proud to say that no one is denied membership for financial reasons and fee subsidies are available on request.

I want more information, but i’m not ready to join.
We operate weekdays from 9-5 and are happy to provide commitment-free information at any time. Simply call or email us below.

[email protected] (02) 9389 6444