NANUET HEBREW CENTER FINDS MOVING TO A SELF-DIRECTED (VOLUNTARY) PLEDGE STRUCTURE TO BE THE RIGHT DECISION

NANUET HEBREW CENTER REPLACES TRADITIONAL MEMBERSHIP DUES WITH SELF-DIRECTED (VOLUNTARY COMMITMENT) PLEDGE STRUCTURE, AND FINDS IT TO BE THE ”RIGHT DECISION”

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Nanuet Hebrew Center, located in New City, NY is recognized as one of the first synagogues in the NY Metropolitan area to change its traditional membership dues to an open and welcoming self-directed (voluntary commitment) pledge structure.

“Last year, our congregation made the bold decision to eliminate mandatory dues,” stated Nanuet Hebrew Center Co-President Adam Sayer. “We were uncertain as to how everyone would respond but optimistic that our congregants would support the new structure at Nanuet Hebrew Center to the best of their ability. Fast forward one year and we now know that moving to a voluntary Self-Directed Pledge system has proven to be the right decision. Together, we are making Judaism more accessible to everyone.”

Co-President Sayer continued, “Our goal is to be more open, inclusive and welcoming to all, regardless of financial or personal situation. In addition to replacing dues in their traditional sense with an annual self-directed pledge, we also have eliminated the mandatory building fund requirement. This too had become a sticking point with potential new congregants.”

Co-President Bruce Pollack added, “We couldn’t be more pleased by the overwhelming optimism and positive response and support our congregants are showing. We truly look at this model as an opportunity to revitalize synagogue affiliation not only at Nanuet Hebrew Center, but throughout the entire region.”
This new pledge model was approved one year ago following extensive research, planning and analysis, encompassing the synagogue’s Strategic Planning Committee, and with full support of the synagogue’s Rabbi Paul Kurland, Cantor Barry Kanarek, Executive Board and Board of Trustees.

Potential new congregants are encouraged to visit Nanuet Hebrew Center for a tour, attend the synagogue’s services and programs and meet the clergy, educational director, officers, staff and congregants.

Nanuet Hebrew Center has a rich, 75 year history of serving the Town of Clarkstown and the Greater Rockland County. It is a multi-generational egalitarian Conservative Jewish Synagogue actively affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism and the Jewish Federation of Rockland County. Additionally as a part of the Big Tent Judaism / Jewish Outreach Coalition, Nanuet Hebrew Center strives to be open and inclusive to all, including the unaffiliated, intermarried families and the LGBTQ community.

Nanuet Hebrew Center is considered a valuable resource for the entire Rockland community. This includes religious services, along with a wide range of educational, social, and social action programs for all generations. Starting with a free K-2 program (for 2015-2016), Nanuet Hebrew Center’s religious school offers innovative curriculum up through Bar and Bat Mitzvah age, along with award winning USY and Kadima Youth Groups, high school program, adult education, weeknight and Sunday morning minyans, and Shabbat and holiday services.

Nanuet Hebrew Center is located at 411 South Little Tor Road (just off exit 10 of the Palisades Parkway) in New City, NY. For information on affiliating, or to sign up for Nanuet Hebrew Center’s e-mail newsletter, potential congregants are invited to contact the NHC Office at office@nanuethc.org or (845) 708-9181. Visit Nanuet Hebrew Center’s website at www.nanuethc.org and Facebook page at www.facebook.com/nanuethc