Principles for Dues Calculations 

OPT financial matters are established in the context of Jewish values, principles and ethics.
 
Principles 

• OPT is a community that is open and accessible to any Jew and his or her family. 
  
• While Judaism itself can thrive without reference to finances, a community of Jews who are committed to the purposes of the synagogue - learning, worship, and fellowship - does need financial resources to help each other and themselves. 
  
• All members contribute financially; ideally, all members also contribute time, energy and talent to the congregation. 
  
• Honest and ethical financial behavior is among the core values of Judaism. 
  
• An appropriate dues structure reflects shared support of a vital community to  preserve Jewish heritage and to support and develop Jewishly knowledgeable and observant families and households.   
  
• Dues structures are not designed to reflect "fee for service" or program usage for any given household but rather to meet the needs of all the community. 
  
• Dues calculations are progressive, not regressive.  Those who can contribute more are asked to do so. 
  
• Dues calculations reflect sensitivity to special needs of each household, informed by guidelines based on the community's needs. 
  
• Dues are calculated voluntarily. 
  
• Dues are managed to ensure that everyone feels appreciated for their appropriate and fair contribution. 
  
• Dues are structured for efficient, predictable, fair, confidential administration
  

Member Forms

Downloads (in pdf format):

• Cover letter for 2012/2013
• Pledge form for 2012/2013
• New Member Form

Other Forms:

Downloads (in pdf format):.

• Electronic Transfer Authorization Form - see instructions below for how to donate stock
• Donation form

How to Donate Stock

Thank you for your generous support of Oak Park Temple B'nai Abraham Zion. Electronic delivery of stock shares is the most secure and expedient delivery process available and provides efficient internal control as well as cost savings. To help you facilitate a gift of stock, please complete the Electronic Transfer Authorization Form above and send it to your broker.

Additionally, you or the transferring broker must provide the following information, for audit and acknowledgment purposes, prior to donating securities:

1. Donor's name and complete address
2. Name and number of securities to be transferred

This information may be transmitted to Oak Park Temple via standard U.S. mail, e-mail to oakparktemple@ameritech.net, or a simple phone call to the temple office.