Jewish Community of Sedona and the Verde Valley Synagogue

New Memberships

Shalom and Welcome!

Dear Prospective Member of the JCSVV Synagogue,

Thank you for considering membership in the Jewish Community of Sedona and the Verde Valley Synagogue (JCSVV) for the July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 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:
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  • Religious Services including High Holy Days, and Holiday Events
  • Voting rights
  • Member pricing for our enriching, inspiring, religious and cultural events
  • Committee and Board participation
  • Religious Services including High Holy Days, and Holiday Events
  • Voting rights
  • Member pricing for our enriching, inspiring, religious and cultural events
  • Committee and Board participation

Available to an individual or family living 50 or more miles from the Synagogue 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 does not include High Holiday tickets. If you are a member in good standing at another synagogue, you may contact the JCSVV office for reciprocity information.

If you become a new Family or Individual Member in the middle of the membership term, you will be offered a one-time pro-rated membership option.

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 membership form; 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

Gloria Brown
V. P. of Membership

Annual Membership Fees for Fiscal Year 2023-2024:

Yearly Individual Membership – $994
Yearly Family Membership – $1,988
Yearly Associate Membership – $438 for 2 people, $412 for 1 person

Please consider Tzedakah membership levels listed on the membership form as an additional support to the JCSVV.

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.

It is the goal of the Board of Directors that all those wishing membership become active and participating members. If your situation requires a dues adjustment different from the amount stated, please contact the President, Sybil Malinowski Melody, at 928.204.1286 or email the JCSVV Office at . All communications are confidential.