Membership Office
For questions about membership options, High Holy Days seating, or special financial arrangements, please contact the Membership Office at 212-507-9514 or membership@emanuelnyc.org.Fifth Avenue Membership
Includes access ot all Standard Membership High Holy Days services, plus formal reserved-seating worship services in the Fifth Avenue Sanctuary for Rosh Hashanah eve, Rosh Hashanah morning, Kol Nidrei, Yom Kippur Morning, and Yom Kippur Afternoon (Memorial Yizkor, Avodah, and Concluding services).
Household with one adult with or without children
Starting at $2,150 (includes $250 security fee)
Household with two adults with or without children
Starting at $4,000 (includes $500 security fee)
An individual membership is defined as a single-person household; a family membership is defined as two adults or at least one adult with children under 25.
Membership dues are based on the age of the oldest adult in the household; households below the age of 35 pay young-member rates.
All member households are automatically billed for the new membership year that begins annually on June 1.
Why Upgrade to a Fifth Avenue Membership?
All the benefits of Standard Membership plus:
- Guaranteed reserved seating for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur formal services
- Keep your seats year after year as your family grows
Interested in upgrading your membership? Contact the Membership Office for details and available seating options.
Upgrade Your Membership
We invite all members to enhance their High Holy Days experience with a Fifth Avenue Membership, which includes reserved seating at our classical Emanu-El High Holy Days services. In many cases, individuals or couples may upgrade at no additional cost from a Standard Membership in designated reserved sections.
Below, you’ll find the cost of a Fifth Avenue Membership with reserved seating. Refer to the Fifth Avenue seating chart to view seating sections.
Fifth Avenue Membership Dues Calculator
Quickly estimate the cost difference to upgrade a Standard membership to a Fifth Avenue Reserved Seating Membership.
| Section | For 1 Reserved Seat ($250 Security Fee Included) | For 2 reserved seats ($250 Security Fee Included) | For 3+ Reserved Seats |
| M | $2,150 | $3,950 | Total is $1,850 per seat, plus $250 Security Fee |
| L | $2,150 | $4,050 | Total is $1,900 per seat, plus $250 Security Fee |
| K | $2,150 | $4,050 | Total is $1,900 per seat, plus $250 Security Fee |
| J | $2,250 | $4,250 | Total is $2,000 per seat, plus $250 Security Fee |
| H | $2,800 | $5,350 | Total is $2,550 per seat, plus $250 Security Fee |
| G / G-SIDE | $3,150 | $6,050 | Total is $2,900 per seat, plus $250 Security Fee |
| F | $3,950 | $7,650 | Total is $3,700 per seat, plus $250 Security Fee |
| F-SIDE | $3,150 | $6,050 total | Total is $2,900 per seat, plus $250 Security Fee |
| E | $4,700 | $9,150 total | Total is $4,450 per seat, plus $250 Security Fee |
| Section | For 1 Reserved Seat ($500 Security Fee included) | For 2 reserved seats ($500 Security Fee included) | For 3+ Reserved Seats |
| M | $4,000 | $4,200 | Total is $1,850 per seat, plus $500 Security Fee |
| L | $4,000 | $4,300 | Total is $1,900 per seat, plus $500 Security Fee |
| K | $4,000 | $4,300 | Total is $1,900 per seat, plus $500 Security Fee |
| J | $4,000 | $4,500 | Total is $2,000 per seat, plus $500 Security Fee |
| H | $4,000 | $5,600 | Total is $2,550 per seat, plus $500 Security Fee |
| G / G-SIDE | $4,000 | $6,300 | Total is $2,900 per seat, plus $500 Security Fee |
| F | $4,200 | $7,900 | Total is $3,700 per seat, plus $500 Security Fee |
| F-SIDE | $4,000 | $6,300 | Total is $2,900 per seat, plus $500 Security Fee |
| E | $4,450 | $9,400 | Total is $4,450 per seat, plus $500 Security Fee |
Membership Made Accessible
Temple Emanu-El strongly believes that financial circumstances should never be a barrier to belonging. Our clergy, staff, and lay leadership are committed to making membership possible for everyone who seeks to be part of our community.
If you need to explore a reduced financial commitment, our Membership team is here to work with you to create a plan that meets your needs. Every conversation is handled with care, discretion, and confidentiality.
Security Fee
To help maintain the highest standards of security technology and professional support, for your safety we charge a security fee of $250 per adult. Associate and Young Members contribute $100 per adult or $150 per couple.
