TBI Membership Application

Since our founding in 1930, TBI has enriched the lives of our congregants through prayer, study and celebration. We are a community of meaning, dedicated to providing our members and friends with relevant and accessible pathways to Jewish engagement, through spiritual enrichment, learning, and community. We are guided by principles of egalitarianism and respect for others. We welcome your membership and affiliation.

Please note:
“Eligible members” must be Jewish. We welcome non-Jews to affiliate as a “Friend of TBI”. All membership and affiliation categories include membership for eligible dependents under 25.
*Religious rites are only available for eligible members.
Please note, in order to successfully submit your application, you will need to upload supporting documents of Jewish Status and a photo of each applicant in order to complete the application process.

Applicant A (Primary Contact)

* Title

* First Name

* Last Name

Middle Name

Post Nominals

* Gender

TBI understands self-identification is important, and we understand that each has our own understanding of the words used to describe our own experiences.

Pronouns

Example him/her/them

* Date of Birth

* Place of Birth

e.g., city

* Email

* Mobile

Landline

* Mailing Address

* Suburb

* State

* Postcode

* Are you Jewish?

Hebrew Name

Please enter the information in English

Mother's Hebrew Name

Please enter the information in English

Father's Hebrew Name

Please enter the information in English

* I am applying as

I am applying as part of an affiliate familyI am applying as a Friend of TBI

B'nei Mitzvah Date

B'nei Mitzvah Location

Occupation

Employer

Special Skills

Are you joining with a Partner/Spouse?

Applicant B

* Title

* First Name

* Last Name

Middle Name

Post Nominals

* Gender

TBI understands self-identification is important, and we understand that each has our own understanding of the words used to describe our own experiences.

Pronouns

Example him/her/them

* Date of Birth

* Place of Birth

e.g., city

* Email

* Mobile

* Are you Jewish?

Hebrew Name

Mother's Hebrew Name

Father's Hebrew Name

* I am applying as

I am applying as part of an affiliate familyI am applying as a Friend of TBI

B'nei Mitzvah Date

B'nei Mitzvah Location

Occupation

Employer

Special Skills

Date of marriage (if applicable)

Place of Marriage

e.g., Venue, Name of Synagogue

* Reasons for joining:

* What, if any, connections do you have with past or present TBI members?

* Are you currently a member of another synagogue, or have you previously held membership at TBI or any other synagogue? (Please include the name of the synagogue/s)

* Please list any affiliation or association you have with other Jewish community groups and organisations:

* Is there anything else you would like us to know about you and your family?

Please tell us about your children - Eligible dependents under 25 (If applicable)

Please select the corresponding number of children from the drop-down menu.

* Given Names

* Last Name

* Gender

TBI understands self-identification is important, and we understand that each has our own understanding of the words used to describe our own experiences.

Pronouns

Example him/her/them

* Date of Birth

* Place of Birth

School

Hebrew Name

B'nei Mitzvah Date & Location

* Relationship to Applicant A

Relationship to Applicant B (if applicable)

Commemorative Dates (Yahrzeit)
The yahrzeit is the anniversary of a death - a time to remember family and friends who have passed away. We mark this time by reciting the Mourner’s Kaddish, lighting a candle, and sharing memories of the person who has died. You can use the Hebrew or Gregorian dates and yahrzeits will be read out on the Shabbat following the anniversary unless otherwise requested. Annual notifications will be sent to you in advance advising you of these Shabbat services.

Please select the number of yahrzeits you would like to observe:

* Name in English

Date of Death

Name and Relationship to Observer

Would you like to observe on the Gregorian or Hebrew date?

TBI Membership Categories 2023/2024

Ages 16-24: Free
Age 25-49: $396 per family/partner or individual (KDS subsidy applies)
Age 50+: $2052 per family/partner, $1152 for an individual, $864 Friend of TBI (KDS subsidy applies)
Pensioner: $396 per family/partner, $198 for an individual, $198 Friend of TBI
Country & Dual Affiliation: $288 per family/partner, $162 for an individual
Generational Membership: $3,096

All membership categories will be billed a Security Levy.

$120 for individuals
$180 for families
$250 for multi-generationals
KDS discount does apply to the levy, ie $90 for KDS families
Affiliate family pensioner is $150

Please select the membership category which best applies to your circumstances.
The definitions of the various categories are listed in the image above.
For more information or to discuss which membership category applies to you please contact
(03) 9510 1488 or info@tbi.org.au
Please note: A compulsory Security Fee will be added at the time that your membership is invoiced - information about the price of the security levy applicable to your membership type is available under "Pricing" on the Membership page.

* Please select which membership category best applies to your circumstances

Please Select OneIndividualPensionerFamily**Please note, pension membership requires proof of a concession or pension card. These can be uploaded before submission, towards the end of the form.**

Please mark topics to indicate your interest(s) or where you wish to be involved:

Please upload the required documents for submission of your membership application. Photos/ Jewish Status/ Pension Card (if applicable)

Jewish Status
For membership applications, please upload supporting documents of Jewish Status - this might include a copy of your or your parents’ ketubah, a bar/bat mitzvah certificate, a certificate of conversion, or some other document that makes it clear that you are Jewish.
Any questions or concerns please don't hesitate to contact zac.phillips@tbi.org.au or (03) 9510 1488.
Photos
We prefer candid photos, there is no need for passport or professional style photos. Our Board of Governance approves all members and prefers to be able to put a face to a name when assessing applications.
Pensioner Membership
**Upload a copy of any Commonwealth Concession Cards or Health Care Cards that are associated with a Pension membership.**

All members and affiliates of the TBI community agree to act in accordance with the TBI Safeguarding our Children Policy and Code of Conduct. In becoming a member/affiliate of TBI, I / we agree to act in accordance with the TBI Safeguarding our Children Policy and Code of Conduct. Additional information available: tbi.org.au/policies/ or contact 03 9510 1488

Please see a copy of our Constitution and Rules here (click "TBI Rules"): https://tbi.org.au/policies/

by submitting the application the applicant confirms:
I wish to become a member of TBI;
I support TBI's purposes as set out in our Constitution.
I agree to comply with our Constitution and Rules

* Applicant A

Applicant A

* Applicant B

Applicant B

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