Become a Member
Be Part of Something Living
For over 230 years, the Hebrew Congregation of St. Thomas has been more than a historic landmark.
We are a living, breathing Jewish community — rooted in tradition, open to the world, and sustained by the people who care about it.
Membership is how we keep that story going. Whether you live on St. Thomas, visit seasonally, or feel connected from afar, there is a place for you here.
We are a diverse, inclusive Reform congregation — welcoming interfaith families, Jews by choice, LGBTQ+ members, visitors, and seekers. Judaism lives when people show up. Join us.
Why Become a Member?
When you join, you help:
✡️ Sustain the oldest synagogue building in continuous use under the American flag
✡️ Preserve our historic cemeteries and sacred archives
✡️ Support Jewish life in the U.S. Virgin Islands
✡️ Keep services, learning, and lifecycle events accessible
✡️ Ensure this sanctuary remains open to Jews from around the world
This is not just about maintaining a building. It’s about sustaining a community.
Ready to Become a Member?
Choose the membership level that feels right for you and click the button to fill in the form of the relevant membership below.
Have questions?
Contact us at info@synagogue.vi or call 340-774-4312.
We look forward to welcoming you into our community.
Local Resident (General) Membership
For individuals and families living on St. Thomas.
Membership includes:
✡️ High Holy Day services
✡️ Shabbat and holiday programming
✡️ Adult education and community gatherings
✡️ Lifecycle support
✡️ Voting privileges
✡️ A spiritual home in the Caribbean
Annual dues are $900 for a family; $450 for singles; half price for people under 35.
We depend on your support. Nevertheless, we are committed to welcoming everyone. No one is ever turned away for financial reasons. The Congregation will always reduce dues for those who have economic challenges. Such arrangements may be made with the Rabbi, President or Treasurer and will be kept confidential.
Click below for membership information and to apply.
Chai Membership
“Chai” means life.
Chai Members are our friends, visitors, former residents, and global supporters who help sustain Jewish life on our island.
If you’ve ever:
- ✡️ Attended a service here
- ✡️ Celebrated a wedding or B’nai Mitzvah here
- ✡️ Visited our historic sanctuary
- ✡️ Felt moved by our story
- ✡️ You are already part of us.
Chai Membership keeps you connected and helps preserve this sacred place for future generations. In addition to live broadcasting of most of our services and lifecycle events, we include Chai members in our ritual life. Chai members receive reminders of upcoming Memorial Prayers for loved ones, and names from this worldwide community are read and remembered during our weekly Shabbat services. Those names are also included in our annual Book of Remembrance, published at Yom Kippur.
Annual dues for Chai members are $72. A Lifetime Chai membership costs $720.
Click below to become a Chai Member.
Sponsors
Sponsor-members are those who have strong ties to our community but no longer live here full time. We recognize their history with, and commitment to, our Congregation. Sponsors have access to all benefits of general membership, although occasionally at additional cost.
Annual dues for sponsor-members are $450.