Becoming a Member
Shalom! We are delighted that you are considering joining our synagogue. The First Congregation Sons of Israel is the only egalitarian Conservative synagogue located in historic St. Augustine, Florida and we are a proud affiliate of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. We warmly welcome Jewish individuals & families, interfaith and non-traditional.
Our goal is to become your extended family and support you in all your life-cycle events and simchas. When you become a member, you will be paired up with an existing member who will assist you in exploring all that the First Congregation Sons of Israel has to offer.
In addition to family and individual memberships, we also offer seasonal (for those spending 1-6 months in St. Augustine) and college memberships. If you have questions about membership, please call (904) 829-9532 or email us at fcsi1924@gmail.com and leave a message with your name, phone number and best time to reach you and one of our board members will get back with you.
We invite you to tour our synagogue and come to a Shabbat Service, we think you’ll feel at home.
Benefits of Membership:
Access to the synagogue for life cycle events and rituals.
Reduced tuition for religious education for school-aged children.
Member prices for special events, such as Passover Seder and our annual Hanukkah Latke Party.
Use of the synagogue building and property for approved events at reduced rates.
Interment at the First Congregation Sons of Israel cemetery (must hold 5 years of continuous membership at the Family or Individual level to qualify)
Family and Individual memberships also include the ability to vote at our Annual Meeting.
Dues & Joining:
First Congregation Sons of Israel has membership categories listed below. If you choose to pay your membership dues online, a service fee will be added onto the payment as indicated below.
Annual Family: $1,1065 — $1,129 online
Annual Individual: $567 — $601 online
Annual Associate: $466 — $494 online