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, 2024 to June 30, 2025 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 for two members
  • 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 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 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 2024-2025:

Yearly Individual Membership – $994
Yearly Family Membership – $1,988
Yearly Associate Membership – $500 for 2 people, $450 for 1 person

Please consider Tzedakah membership levels listed on the membership form as an additional
support to the JCSVV.
In response to the horrible events of October 7th, the JCSVV has increased physical security for
most Services and events. To cover the costs for additional security there is an optional $100
assessment per member for Synagogue Security. If you are able to pay an additional amount to
help cover the increased cost for Synagogue Security, we thank you.
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

PDF Membership Forms

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