Membership

Membership…

We are proud to say that our membership covers a large part of our Jewish Community. With over 330 member families, we have a very healthy mix of members for all age ranges, and people with varying backgrounds in Judaism. When you walk into Green Road Synagogue you will feel the warmth and welcome of our Community.

Thinking of joining our membership? Download a membership application today!

Six reasons why Green Road Synagogue should be your Shul
1. Your Rabbi
Rabbi Melvin Granatstein is a widely respected Orthodox Rabbi who has strong ties in the entire Cleveland Jewish community, and beyond. He is a religious leader whose understanding of Halacha, philosophy, and history is appreciated in the Orthodox as well as the non-Orthodox Jewish community. Rabbi Granatstein is a driving force in religious support within the community for the State of Israel. His leadership on behalf of the State of Israel and USA-Israel relations is a strong asset to our Shul. Rabbi Granatstein is a nationally recognized scholar and eloquent speaker. As a member of Green Road Synagogue, Rabbi Granatstein will be your personal Rabbi.

2. Your Children
Your children are your future. Green Road Synagogue is your partner in providing for a nurturing traditional Jewish environment for your children. Your youngest children, beginning with nursery, will participate in a Shabbat morning group. Your elementary aged children will participate in a mini-Minyan. Your older children will participate in our youth-conducted full Shabbat morning Minyan. Your children are welcome at our Youth Group options. Your children will be eligible to participate in A Gift of Israel Savings Program and the Incentive Grants for Camp Program (combined with the JECC). Green Road Synagogue will not only be your Shul – it will be your children’s Shul.

3. Your History
The Green Road Synagogue building was built by survivors of the Holocaust. Our elder members literally rose from the ashes of a great Churban (tragedy). They came together to rebuild and to transplant the flame of traditional Judaism. As a member of Green Road Synagogue, you will also carry forward the legacy of the Survivors.

4. Your Community
Our Shul community consists of various types of families, including a strong concentration of families with school-aged children. We not only Daven (pray) together, but we also share meals, Simchas (happy occasions), and we generally include our children in all events. Green Road Synagogue is an open Shul, well known for its down-to-earth warmth and spirit. When this Shul was founded by the Survivors, it was self-evident that religious observance among the members varied greatly. Some were stringently observant, others less so, and others largely non-observant. Yet everyone was treated and respected equally. This principle carries on. When you walk through the Shul door, you are accorded the same Derech Eretz (respect) as anyone else.

 5. Your Simchas
Some of the highlights of your life are the Simchas – the happy occasions – of your family. Green Road Synagogue will be there to help make your celebrations honorable and enjoyable – celebrations that you will cherish forever. Our beautiful social hall can accommodate your guests – from a party of fifty to a grand Simcha of four hundred. Our dignified Shul facility and our Rabbi will be there for your Simcha.

6. Your other membership benefits

  • Personal access to the Rabbi for you and your children
  • Study groups for you and your family.
  • Shabbat Davening groups/classes for your children
  • Daily Minyan
  • Talmud and Chumash classes
  • Youth groups for your children
  • A Gift of Israel Savings Program for your children
  • Camp Incentive Grants for your children
  • Special affiliations with Bnei Akiva, NCSY, and Yachad
  • Special programs for Chanukah, Purim, Pesach, Shavuot and Succot.
  • Discounted rates for High Holy Day seats
  • Helpful assistance with life cycle events
  • Aliyas for your personal requirements (Birthdays, Yahrzeits, etc.)
  • Rabbi visitations for your loved ones when ill, hospitalized and Shiva
  • Cemetery privileges

For more information, please contact our office at 216-381-4757, or email Office@GreenRoadSynagogue.org

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