Dear Prospective Congregant,

 As president of Temple Shalom, I invite you to join us as a member. 

 Temple Shalom is a full-service congregation formed in 1869.  The property on which Temple Shalom
is built was given to the Jewish community of Lafayette by Governor Alexander Mouton in 1889 for the purpose
of forming a House of Worship.  The temple was built during that year.

 Rabbi Barry Weinstein is our part-time rabbi.  When he comes for a weekend, the weekend begins with a
Shabbat dinner at 6:30 p.m. and services at 7:30 p.m.  Services are over before 9:00 p.m. and an Oneg Shabbat
follows for more socializing.  The Rabbi reads and interprets the torah portion, provides a lively commentary
on the portion, and delivers a sermon that connects the torah portion to every day events.

 On Saturday morning, Rabbi Weinstein has a variety of classes ranging from beginning Hebrew to torah
study.  Saturday afternoon, the rabbi is available for consultation, home visits, and lessons.  Saturday
evenings, once a month, an adult education program is held at the home of a congregant. On Sundays, parents
and volunteers conduct a very active religious school.

 When Rabbi Weinstein is not in town, lay leaders conduct Friday evening services at 6:30 p.m.  All
temple events are at 603 Lee Avenue.

 Temple Shalom is a member of the Union for Reform Judaism, and one of 291 congregations under 100
members.  Our leadership attends regional and national meetings, and takes advantage of the many services
provided by the Union.

 By supporting Temple Shalom, you are ensuring that the future of our Jewish community in Acadiana will
continue for many more generations. 

 Enclosed find a dues form and an information form.  Should you be unable to meet minimum dues
requirements, please contact treasurer Lee Feist at 914-261-5087.  All special arrangements are confidential.

 Looking forward to having you as a member of Temple Shalom.

 Sincerely,
 
 Jerry Schiff
 337-856-1673 – home
 js_grumpy@hotmail.com

                                                TEMPLE SHALOM MEMBERSHIP
                                                  INFORMATION FORM 2008

Return the following information form with your membership application.  This information
is used for the bulletin and recognition of birthdays, anniversaries, and yahrzeits at
Temple Shalom.  Email this form to Marilyn Kleban (marilynkleban@cox.net) or mail to Temple
Shalom, P.O.Box 53711, Lafayette, LA 70505.
               Name                            Birthday                 Anniversary

Husband   __________________    ______________    ____________

Wife         __________________    ______________    ____________

              Name                             Birthday                 Grade in School

Children   __________________    ______________     ____________

               __________________    ______________     ____________

               __________________    ______________     ____________

Address: ____________________________________________________________
             Street                         City                                  Zip

Home Phone: ____________________________

Work Phone:  _________________ (husband) ____________________ (wife)

Email Addresses: _____________________________________

                          _____________________________________

Yahrzeits (Anniversary of Deceased Relatives)
(List all yahrzeits you wish remembered in our Temple.  Designate if you wish to observe
the English date or the Hebrew date.)

Name                        Relationship        English Date     Hebrew Date

________________    ____________    ___________    ___________

________________    ____________    ___________    ___________

________________    ____________    ___________    ___________

________________    ____________    ___________    ___________

                                     TEMPLE SHALOM
                              MEMBERSHIP PLEDGE FORM
                                            2008

 Congregant:  Names:  ______________________________________

 Address:    ______________________________________ 

 City, St, Zip    ______________________________________ 

 Telephone: Home ______________ Work______________ Cell __________________

 E-Mail Addresses:   ______________________________________

                             ______________________________________
 
 FAX number:  _________________________    

  The minimum amount of dues per family unit for the fiscal year commencing
 January 1, 2008, and ending December 31, 2008 is as follows: 

 Individuals/families 30 years of age or older:           $600.00 per year 

 Individuals/families between the ages of 22 and 30: $300.00 per year

 Full Time Students:                                                $ 50.00 per year   

  You may also choose to pay fair share dues which is 1% of gross income;
 however, minimum dues must be met. 

 Amount Pledged: $____________________ To be Paid: 

 _____ Annually

 _____ Semi-Annually

 _____ Quarterly

 _____ Monthly 

 Signature:  _____________________________________________________ 

 Please sign and return this form to:

 Treasurer
 Temple Shalom
 P.O. Box 53711
 Lafayette, Louisiana 70505-3711 

 Checks should be made payable to Temple Shalom. 

 *All questions should be directed to Treasurer Mr. Lee Feist at 914-261-5087 or
 Lee.Feist@Verizon.net