CONGREGATION SONS OF ABRAHAM
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

1.  Any legal adult of the Jewish faith, 21 years or over and   of good
character, shall be eligible for membership  (Constitution, Article 3).

2. A full membership requires a minimum contribution of   $1050.00.
Membership dues may be paid monthly, quarterly,  semiannually, or
annually. (A specific schedule of    payments is agreed upon by the
finance committee and  the member).

3. New members are also required to contribute $100.00    toward the
synagogue building fund. The $100.00 may be  paid all at once or in
quarterly installments payable in  the first year.

4. New members are required to pay the annual membership to the
United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ). It is currently $60.00

Please note:

A full membership is a VOTING membership**. A member is  entitled to:
Religious school education for their children
Continuing adult education
Use of Social Hall for special occasions (i.e. Bar/Bat Mitzvah).
A personal copy of the synagogue constitution, if so desired.

Where there is a financial hardship, appropriate arrangements should
be made with the finance committee.  Anything less than full minimum
membership is a nonvoting contribution.

Application for membership may be made by phone or by writing to:
Membership Chairperson
Congregation Sons of Abraham
1820 Main Street
La Crosse, WI  54601
(608) 784-7648
** A voting membership confers the privilege of voting on all
synagogue matters requiring the participation of voting  members, as
determined by the constitution, as well as the  privilege of running for
a seat on the Board of Trustees.
 

THE JEWISH WOMEN'S LEAGUE
The Jewish Women's League (JWL) enriches the La Crosse Jewish community
and supports the synagogue through religious, social and educational
functions. The JWL hosts dinners, brunches, Oneg Shabbats, and other
programs which bring the Jewish community together to celebrate the
holidays and shabatot during the year.
The JWL is involved in charitable and cooperative projects which enhance
the community-at-large. Proceeds from ongoing JWL fund raising efforts
are used in part to beautify and make improvements to the synagogue. The
JWL operates a gift shop and "Deli". (A list of kosher delicacies
available from the Deli can be found at the bottom of this page). Every
year the JWL orders and distributes a wide variety of "kosher for
Passover" foods, from Matzah and soda pop to sour cream, turkey and
candy.  The JWL is not affiliated with any national women's organization.
Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month.
Further information about JWL membership and services can be obtained by
contacting:
Jewish Women's League  President
1820 Main Street
La Crosse, WI  54601
(608) 784-2708
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STRICTLY KOSHER ITEMS TYPICALLY AVAILABLE FROM THE JWL DELI
Gefilte fish, Beet borscht, Vegetarian beans, Canned chicken soup,
Mushroom soup, Beef cabbage soup, Matzoh meal, Shabbat candles, Yarzheit
Candles, Salami, Bologna, Hot dogs, Pastrami, Corned beef  Beef fry
Blintzes, Chicken breasts, Chicken fryers
Frozen challah dough

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