For years — yes, years — members and friends of the shul have been asking, “Do you take credit cards?” Well, no — not until now. Thanks to the efforts of Financial Secretary Judith Weiner, who initiated the new system with the support of the shul’s Board of Directors and the help of our office assistant, Andrea Blaga, those interested now have the option to pay online with a credit card. This means that membership dues, tickets to shul events, and charitable and memorial donations, for instance, are more easily dispatched. Payments by check are still welcome, of course.

Here’s how to do it. Two new tabs on the shul’s website (tiferethisraelgreenport.org) can facilitate secure credit card payments. Prospective members can click on the “Become a Member” tab at the top of the home page, fill out the form, type in a credit card number, and click “submit.” To make a contribution, visit the website, and click on the “Donate” tab, fill out the form that details the reason for your donation, type in your credit card number, and click “submit.” Online payments are easy, efficient, and a savings of 55 cents for first-class postage.

The shul’s popular website welcomes many visitors each month, including members, friends, friends of friends, and vacationers seeking to observe Shabbat and ritual holidays. We hope all will find the new “Donate” and “Become a Member” tabs timely conveniences.