As the professional marketers might say, “Hey folks, have we got a deal for you.” Well, our shul isn’t a professional marketing organization — not by a long shot — but hey folks, we really do have a good deal for new individuals and families joining our shul, from now until the end of the year.

You’ll remember, of course, that at the June Congregation meeting, it was announced that the annual dues for an individual membership would rise to $650, up from $550, and to $1,000 for a family membership, up from $850. Once it was explained that dues had not been adjusted since 2013 and that the increase was under 17%, those attending agreed to the increase without much grumbling.

But here’s the thing: many people choose to join our shul midway through the year, or even after the High Holidays, which leaves only a few months until dues are due again. Not fair, we said. So here’s the deal: Any individual or family joining between now and the end of the year will pay the new rate for the remainder of this year, but will be paid-up members through 2024. In other words, pay dues for 12 months and get up to 17. Not bad, huh?

We already have two new families who can take advantage of the membership windfall. (See welcome message above.) Shofar readers, perhaps you know others — friends or relatives or people who may have inquired about our shul — who could benefit from joining our shul, yes, of course, and who could benefit money-wise as well by taking advantage of our mid-year gift.

Those interested can email ctigreenport@gmail.com with a message for Sara Bloom, or access our website, www.tiferethisraelgreenport.org/, click on the new member tab, and follow the prompts.