Membership Categories

Thank you for your interest in membership in the Jewish Educators Assembly. Before completing the membership application, please read the following criteria carefully.

  		• AFFILIATE
    Conservative Jewish educators with at least 1 year’s experience in an administrative position in a Jewish educational Institution   .
         		  
  		• ASSOCIATE

    Conservative Jewish educators holding an MA in Jewish Education from a member school in the Association of Institutions of Higher Learning for Jewish Education (AIHJE).                                   
    OR
    Conservative Jewish educators holding a BA, with a minimum of 18 credits in Jewish Education or Studies, and 9 credits in Education.

    *Candidates for Associate Membership must have completed at least three (3) consecutive years in an administrative capacity in a Conservative religious or day school, early childhood or family education program, camp or other Jewish educational program.

    		  
  		• FULL  
    Must fulfill all requirements for ASSOCIATE MEMBER.  In addition, three (3) consecutive years at the same Jewish educational institution and a Masters degree are required.          
    		 
  		• FELLOW
    Three consecutive years of FULL MEMBER status in good standing is required.  In addition, educators must hold a permanent Hebrew teacher’s license and a principal’s license recognized by the National Board of License.
          		 

  • Dues in each of the above categories are based upon .7% (7/10 of one per cent) of annual salary (salary X .007).  It is the expectation of the JEA that all members will compute/determine this amount.  (See list on reverse for assistance, as well as information for RA and CA members.)

    		  
  		• STUDENT–Half of the requirements for MA in Jewish Ed. completed.     $50.00
  		• ISRAELI–Educators who are currently residing in Israel.     $50.00
  		• RETIREE–Members who are no longer working.     $50.00
  		• TEACHER–Teachers in non-administrative positions.     $75.00
  		• ACADEMIC–Full time faculty members in a department of Jewish Education or Studies     $150.00
  		• SUPPORTER–An individual who chooses to support the work of this vital organization.     $150.00
  		• The above categories accommodate the needs of our diversified membership.

  • Canadian members may pay dues based upon the prevailing rate of exchange; checks should be made payable in U.S. dollars.

    Dues are a suggested minimum.  Additional donations are encouraged.

    We will process your application promptly.

    		  
     

    Individuals who work in non-Conservative Jewish educational settings but are supportive of the JEA goals are invited to join. Names of applicants who fulfill the above requirements are presented to the JEA Executive Board for approval at each of its quarterly meetings.

    The JEA welcomes the support of individuals who wish to strengthen Conservative Jewish educational institutions and professionals. 

    Application forms, trust fund information and additional materials are available from the JEA office upon request.

    		  

    JEA Membership / Fee Structure

    Members in good standing (Affiliate, Associate, Full, Fellow) will pay annual dues of .7% (7/10 of one per cent) of their annual salary (Salary X .007).  It is the expectation of the JEA that each member will compute/determine the appropriate amount, based upon his/her salary for the current year.  The attached scale should help you determine the proper amount.

    Annual Salary

    Annual Dues

    $30,000 and below

    $210.00

    $35,000

    $245.00

    $40,000

    $280.00

    $45,000

    $315.50

    $50,000

    $350.00

    $55,000

    $385.00

    $60,000

    $420.00

    $65,000

    $455.00

    $70,000

    $490.00

    $75,000

    $525.00

    $80,000

    $560.00

    $85,000

    $595.00

    $90,000

    $630.00

    $95,000

    $665.00

    $100,000

    $700.00

    $105,000

    $735.00

    $110,000

    $770.00

    $115,000

    $805.00

    $120,000

    $840.00

    ***Special Note to Educators who are members of the Rabbinical Assembly:

    By agreement with the RA, those Rabbis who serve primarily in education roles may deduct the full amount of their JEA dues from their RA dues.

    ***Special Note to Educators who are members of the Cantors Assembly:

    By agreement with the CA, those Cantors who also serve in education roles may
                 a) Reduce their JEA dues by 20%    AND
                 b) Deduct that same 20% of their JEA dues from their CA dues. i.e. if your JEA dues are $500, you may deduct 20% and pay the JEA $400 AND deduct $100 from your CA dues.
            This applies only to those who are members of BOTH JEA and the CA!

    		 
     
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