The Sephardic Center is a leading hub for Sephardic Jewish life in the San Francisco Bay Area—bringing together young professionals, families, and the broader community through Shabbat and holiday dinners, cultural events, education programs, daily Minyan and meaningful connections.

Membership includes five core benefits, combining belonging, access, and community participation:

1. Your Place in the Synagogue
   A named seat reserved for you throughout the year.

2. High Holiday Seating
   Reserved seating for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

3. Social Hall Access
   Use of the Social Hall once per year for a personal Jewish event.

4. Community Recognition
   The ability to place names on the Etz Chaim and memorial boards.

5. Voting & Community Participation
   The right to participate in community decisions and voting, in accordance with the Center’s bylaws.

Additional Community Benefits (Subject to Availability)

• First Friday Shabbat Dinners Included (Young Professionals)
  Access to our flagship monthly First Friday dinners (subject to capacity).

• Cultural Events & Holiday Celebrations
  Access to select events and one-day community celebrations throughout the year.

• Priority Access & Member Pricing
  Priority access and discounted tickets for events and programs.

• Growing Programming for All Ages
  As the community grows, membership will include expanded programming for families, seniors, teenagers, and children, based on demand and available resources.

What does this mean?

Membership is both ownership & belonging—your place, your voice, your presence in the community—and a vibrant social experience connected to Sephardic life in the Bay Area.

We offer flexible membership options:

Young Professionals

• Student (Full-Time): $800/year

• Ages 21–30: $1,200/year

• Ages 31+: $1,800/year

Family Memberships

• Couple + Children: $3,600/year

• Couple (No Children): $2,400/year

• Single Parent: $1,800/year

You can also choose a custom amount to support the community.

Flexible payment options may be available (monthly or quarterly).

However, full membership rights are typically tied to annual commitments.
If you choose a non-annual payment plan, please check with Angela (admin@ansheysfard.com) to confirm which benefits and rights apply to your membership.

Annual membership provides the full set of membership rights and benefits, along with cost savings.

• Best value: approximately 2 months free compared to monthly payments

• Full access to core membership rights (seat, High Holidays, voting, etc.)

Example:
Student Membership is $800/year
If paid monthly (~$80/month), total = $960/year

No—membership is not automatic upon payment.

All memberships are subject to approval by the Sephardic Center’s board and management. As we have limited capacity and are thoughtfully growing the community, we review each application to ensure we can serve all members in the best way possible.

You may:

• Apply first, then complete payment once approved

• Or pay first, and the office will follow up with a short application

If you complete payment and are later waitlisted or not approved, a full refund will be issued.

For questions, application status, or assistance, please contact:
Angela (Administrator) – admin@ansheysfard.com

Yes. If you’re unable to pay the full amount, you can email Angela (admin@ansheysfard.com) with:

• The membership tier you’re interested in

• Your proposed price or payment plan

We’ll review and do our best to accommodate your request, especially for first-time members.

Priority access means your spot is reserved before non-members for events and activities.

To claim it:

• You will be contacted (e.g., by Angela) to confirm your attendance

• You must confirm at least 72 hours before the event

If you do not confirm in time, your spot may be released to others, as we balance space between members and newcomers.