At Greenwich Reform Synagogue, we believe that a welcoming and inclusive community should be accessible to all. Our dues and fees structure is designed to support the vibrant spiritual, educational, and cultural life of our congregation while accommodating the diverse financial situations of our members. Contributions help sustain our clergy, programs, and facilities, ensuring that GRS remains a warm and active home for Jewish life. We encourage prospective and current members to speak with us if financial considerations are a concern—no one is ever turned away due to an inability to pay. Together, we build a community rooted in connection, compassion, and shared responsibility.
Dues (from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026):
- Family Membership $4,050
- Single Head of Household $2,800
- Individual Membership $2,300
- Security Fee: $350 family / $200 individual
- Social Action Chai Fee: $36
- Building Maintenance Fee: $5000
A Building Maintenance Fee of $5,000 is a one-time obligation of all member families and is used to offset depreciable capital expenses. The initial fee payment may be deferred for two years, and the fee may be paid out over seven years.
Religious School Fees:
To attend the GRS Religious School, families need to be members in good standing of Greenwich Reform Synagogue.
Unless prior arrangements are made, Religious School and B’nei Mitzvah fees are due before the school year begins
- Pre-Kindergarten $1000
- Kindergarten – 2nd Grade Sunday Religious School $1000
- Kindergarten – 2nd Grade Sunday Religious School
(Non-member fee, applicable for one year only) $1350 - 3rd – 7th Grade Sunday Religious School $1000
- 3rd – 7th Grade Midweek Hebrew $1050
- 7th Grade Cantor’s class $900
- Midweek Hebrew Instruction (required grades 3-7) $1000
- Private/Semi-private tutoring (on Zoom or in person)*
- Weekly 30-minute private Hebrew lessons $1800
- Please note: No child recommended by Cantor Michelle for private tutoring will be turned away for financial reasons.
- Weekly 30-minute private Hebrew lessons $1800
- Youth Group $180
- B’nei Mitzvah Fees:
- Bar/Bat Mitzvah Fee $2,100
- Friday Night Oneg Shabbat (prior to B’nei Mitzvah) $180
Dues may be paid via Zelle at admin@grs.org, or by mailing a check to the office, or via credit card here. Please note that online payments are subject to a 3% surcharge to cover credit card processing fees.
Special Arrangements: We understand that circumstances may require congregants to make special financial arrangements for the payment of synagogue fees. To discuss arrangements, please contact the synagogue office.
Please contact the GRS office with any questions at 203-629-0018.