It costs about fifty dollars per person for the synagogue to plan and execute the many services surrounding Yom Kippur. Some members would like to send out a mailing asking for a $50 donation from non members which permits them full participation thoughout the holy days. To some, this is an opportunity for Jews who do not contribute annually to accept some financial responsibility. Others feel that this is a time to encourage non members who only come at this time to participate, and a request for financial responsibility is counterproductive. The fact remains that this is a huge expense for the membership.
2006-12-15 09:08:32 · 13 answers · asked by charity 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Yom Kippur
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2006-12-16 16:33:17 · answer #1 · answered by Agentj100 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Asking for donations is one thing, requiring them is another. Personally, I'm disgusted at how many synagogues charge people for seats during the holiest days of the year, and some will even kick you out if you don't have a ticket. As a chassidic jewish woman, this is appalling to me. Synagogues are there to provide safe, suitable places to pray, learn, and seek guidance...not to gouge it's members for money at every turn so the Rabbi can buy a bigger house or a fancy car.
As for charging non members who don't normally pay....no, I don't think that's right either. I would tell them to go to a chabad house where services are always free and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming.
2006-12-19 00:26:18 · answer #2 · answered by granola.tree 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Churchs and Batei-Kneset (=synagogues) are both places of worship that need money. Of course no one needs to pay in order to worship g-d, but we must also think realistically.
Like some said before, donations are a complete choice of the giver. Synagogues *do* need the money and organizing the high holidays thing, though, and other events in general.
I think in the letters sent to the community it should be emphasized that donations would be greatly appreciated, as you have many events to organize during the course of the Jewish year. The people who feel the responsibility will pay, and you're not exactly pushing the non-members to pay either. You're just hinting.
2006-12-16 22:47:25 · answer #3 · answered by Gavriella B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The thing is is Yom Kippur is a Jewish holiday, so everyone that is saying that the "church" asks for to much money already should know that this isn't a "church" in the since that you are speaking thing. But in my opinion if they want to ask people in tthe synagogue to donate they can.
2006-12-16 19:55:17 · answer #4 · answered by jake k 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-15 00:40:31 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree it is a hugh expense and in many congregations, the cost of a single membership is as much as $3000.
Doesn't it seem fair and just that nonmembers, who wish to attend services pay a small fee?
2006-12-17 02:43:41 · answer #6 · answered by Yellow Tail 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, people have enough charities and causes asking for money and donations, especially at Christmas.
I don't understand why people have to give so much money to attend church anyway. Why do churches make themselves so elaborate and then expect people to fork over money?
I don't need to pay to believe in God. Aren't religious services for celebration and praise? not to see how much $$ you can guilt people into giving.
2006-12-15 09:21:52 · answer #7 · answered by catwoman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can ask anyone they like. Its a donation, so anyone can choose to either donate or not. Its not like its a bill or something.
But I guess if those ppl won't get access if they don't donate then it isn't a donation but a fee.
2006-12-15 09:24:16 · answer #8 · answered by taraxist 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a donation. They should be able to ask anyone they like.
2006-12-16 07:26:54 · answer #9 · answered by Life Is Great 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. Especially if the nonmembers are actively participating.
2006-12-16 13:32:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋