Now you’re wondering what this Chai Club is all about, so I’ll tell you:
CHABAD HAS NO MEMBERSHIP DUES.
Why? Because every Jew is a member at Chabad!
I challenge you, try walking into any Chabad center and you’ll be welcomed and embraced just like any involved member of the community. No one is ever turned away; no one ever feels less important because of lack of funds, lack of Jewish knowledge or their level of observance.
When we are asked "how many members do you have?" our answer always is "however many Jews there are in town".
YES, CHABAD STILL HAS BILLS TO PAY!
Thank G-d, each year Chabad continues to grow and so does our budget.
We pride ourselves in being very careful with our funds, stretching every dollar to the fullest; and No, we do not receive monetary support from Chabad headquarters!
SO HOW DO WE PAY OUR BILLS WITHOUT COLLECTING MEMBERSHIP DUES?
Support for Chabad’s work comes from voluntary gifts rather than mandatory dues. Our work is supported by dedicated, generous friends in the community who believe in our vision and want to partner in our mission to make Judaism accessible and relevant to all.
The monthly automated giving model makes it easier on your part and helpful on Chabad's part. You set it up once, and our secure system processes the payments and sends you a monthly notice and acknowledgment.
Chai Club's caring partners join our voluntary structure of philanthropic giving in one of 3 tiers.
THE CHAI CLUB
Monthly gifts of $18 - $180
The Hebrew word Chai means life and has the numerical value of 18. Individuals join The Chai Club by making monthly contributions in (suggested) increments of Chai = $18, $36, $54, $72, $90, $108, $126, $144...$180. Choose a number you are comfortable with and support and grow our community.
CHAI PILLARS
Monthly gifts of $181 - $360 or Annual gifts of $2000 - $5000
Join the Chai Pillars of our community by making a monthly gift over $180 and up or by giving $2000 or more during the year.
CHAI PARTNERS
$500-$999 monthly or annual gifts of $5000+
Partner with us in our communal work by making a philanthropic gift of $5000 or more annually. or $500-$999 monthly.
CHAI FOUNDERS
Annual gifts of $10,000 and above
Become a fundamental part of building our community by making a philanthropic gift of $10,000 or more annually or $1000 monthly.
*You may decrease or increase the amount at any time.
** Chai Club contributions are funds that go towards Chabad's operations and programming and is an independent fund of the Chabad center building campaign.
More info: check out the FAQ below.