New Memberships, 2026-2027

June 23, 2026

Dear Prospective Member of the JCSVV Synagogue,

Thank you for considering membership in the Jewish Community of Sedona and the Verde Valley (JCSVV) for the July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027 membership year.

We offer a variety of enriching services and programs both online and in person, such as Shabbat Services and holiday programs.

Here is a summary of what our Synagogue provides:

  • Religious Services including Erev Shabbat, High Holy Days, and midweek Morning Minyan
  • Torah Study and other religious educational programming
  • A wealth of cultural and social programs and services
  • Bikkur Cholim visits to ill members
  • Outreach programs to help those less fortunate in the community
  • Opportunities to plan and implement governance and programming

Our Synagogue offers three types of memberships, indicated below. Membership costs and payment options are detailed on the enclosed Membership Dues Form.

  • Religious Services including two tickets for the High Holy Days, and Holiday Events
  • Voting rights for two members
  • Member pricing for our enriching, inspiring, religious, and cultural events
  • Committee and Board participation
  • Religious Services including one ticket for the High Holy Days, and Holiday Events
  • Voting rights
  • Member pricing for our enriching, inspiring, religious, and cultural events
  • Committee and Board participation

Associate Membership is available to an individual or family living outside the Verde Valley or who is a member of another congregation who wishes to support the JCSVV.

  • Religious Services and Holiday Events
  • Member pricing for our enriching, inspiring, religious, and cultural events
  • Committee participation
  • Associate Membership may purchase reduced price High Holy Day tickets. If you are a member in good standing at another synagogue that includes the cost of High Holy Day seats in its dues, you may contact the JCSVV office for reciprocity information.

Please click here for information describing this special membership package option.

If you become a new Family or Individual Member in the middle of the membership term, your dues may be pro-rated for this membership year.

We invite you to one of our Services or events to experience for yourself our friendly and welcoming congregation.

If you are interested in becoming a member, you may:

  1. Submit an online fillable membership form below, OR
  2. Download a PDF application and return by mail to: JCSVV, PO Box 13, Sedona, AZ 86339; or
  3. Contact the JCSVV office at (928) 204-1286 or  with any questions, or to request that a membership form be mailed to you.

Your support of our community is a demonstration of your commitment to Judaism and its traditions, and recognition of the significance of our presence in Sedona. Your participation through membership in our congregation is valued and essential to the future of the JCSVV.

Thank you for considering joining our warm and welcoming congregation.

Shalom,

Sybil Malinowski Melody
President

Alicia Magal
Rabbi

Marissa Luhman
V. P. of Membership

Annual Membership Fees for Fiscal Year 2026-2027

  • Individual Membership: $1,096, plus $100 Security Assessment
  • Family Membership: $2,198, plus $200 Security Assessment
  • Associate Membership: $552 for 2 people, $485 for 1 person
  • Benefactor Membership Package: $5,000 Individual, $10,000 Family

There is a Building Fund Commitment of $5,000 (Family)/$2,500 (Individual) payable over 5 years.

Please consider Tzedakah membership levels listed on the membership form as an additional support to the JCSVV. Your Tzedakah level dues allows us to maintain our mission to be a welcoming Jewish community.

Please be assured that no one will be denied membership in the JCSVV for financial reasons. Every family or individual who desires to be a member of our community is valued and important.

Anyone who wishes to become a member is encouraged to join the JCSVV. If your situation requires a dues adjustment different from the amount stated, please contact *President Sybil Malinowski Melody at or call the Office at 928.204.1286.

*All communications are confidential

Online Membership Forms

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