January 1, 2025
The Chai Centre Membership has its Privileges!
The Chai Centre is very excited to be opening its doors once again- both physically and spiritually- to welcome new and past members alike!
Why become a member of the Chai Centre? There are many reasons! First and foremost, we are a family based, community-centered organization that puts its members (from all segments of Judaism), along with Jewish education, first.
The Chai Centre currently provides daily live classes on Judaism and Spirituality. Although most of the classes are in-person, some are online as well. Please refer to the website for the list of classes.
The focus of the classes revolves around Judaism and Spirituality, but each class takes on its own flavour. From Pirkei Avos to Chovos Halivivos and everything in between, each class is uniquely designed pique the interest of every induvial.
The Chai Centre also has numerous events throughout the year which gives new members an opportunity to integrate and to solidify the community feeling.
Our Chai Centre High Holiday services are also geared as an education-based service which comes alive with meaning and understanding for all who attend! In fact, no Hebrew reading/comprehension is even required to get the most of out the services!
Two more great reasons to become a member of the Chai Centre is to meet, learn, study, and grow under the auspices of Rabbi Heshi Kuhnreich, the brainchild and founder of the Chai Centre, and to become a part of an amazing and growing community! Our Rabbi makes learning fun and interesting and is completely accepting of Jews from all walks of life, backgrounds, and affiliations. His oft repeated motto in class is, “The only stupid question one is the one you don’t ask!” Just request to attend the Ask the Rabbi class on Tuesday nights and see for yourself!
The basic requirement for membership is the desire to grow in ones connection with Hashem. If you’re looking to grow in Spirituality, to become a better person or you just need help navigating your life, the Chai Centre is for you.
We offer two membership levels and flexible payment plans to accommodate your individual and family needs! The first is our Yearly Membership while the second is our Lifetime Membership and is for those interested in a burial plot.
A Yearly Membership is open to the general public, and as described above, to those looking to forge a closer connection with their Hashem. (If you are unfamiliar with the term Hashem, then you really need to come to class!)
A Lifetime Member is one who has been approved by our Rabbi and who has contributed the minimum Commitment Level (CL), specifically for a burial plot aside from maintaining the Yearly membership. The CL may change from time to time and needs to be confirmed at the time of applying. The Lifetime Member will receive a special letter from our Rabbi once approval is granted. A Lifetime Member needs to maintain their Yearly membership regardless of how much has been contributed to the CL. Should a plot become necessary before the CL has been reached, a top-up will be required.
The current Yearly Membership is $360. The Lifetime Membership is $1800. The current minimum Commitment Level is $5400.
All memberships are eligible for a Canadian tax receipt upon request.
Should you have any questions or concerns regarding your membership status, please call our office.
Additionally, please feel free to contact myself or Rabbi Heshi Kuhnreich directly at (416) 822-4374 for any questions that you may have. Remember… no asked question is ever a stupid one!
Wishing you and your family all the very best in 2025!
Warmest Regards,
Carol Molko
Chai Centre Administrator
carol@chaicentre.ca
(416) 258-4601