All financial accounts with Congregation Shomrei Torah including membership, and tuition must be current two months before the service. To ensure the availability of CST facilities (before or after the Bar/Bat Mitzvah service) the family is encouraged to make reservations as much as a year in advance, and must reserve CST facilities no less than four months in advance of the service. The charges listed on this page are current at the time of publishing. Please check with the Executive Director to be sure that they are current before making your family’s budget.
Due with Membership Renewal in July:
Seventh Grade (student must be concurrently enrolled) $580
OR Chaverim (for 8th grade & above) $395
Due when student enters B’nei Mitzvah Training Program:
Bar/Bat Mitzvah Training Program Tuition $1025
Trope Trainer Software $100
Bar/Bat Mitzvah class gift (given to each child by class - Kiddush cup) $55
Refundable Facilities Deposit $300**
Missed Tutoring Session $45
Due two weeks before service:
Facilities Use Fees
Security for service $50
Building Liaison (for service and Kiddush Oneg) $35 per hour
Kiddush Oneg/Standing Reception
(Full use of Sanctuary, patio and limited kitchen use) $100
Kiddush Luncheon (full use of Sanctuary, classrooms, kitchen, and patio) $450*
Evening Dinner/Party (full use of Sanctuary, classrooms, kitchen, and patio) $750*
Dinner in Kolbo room (use of Kolbo and kitchen) $150
Due at time of service:
Gift to Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund up to you
(Many families choose to contribute as a way to thank the Rabbis for their assistance in preparing their child for this important life cycle event.)
*fee includes facilities coordinator
** If you would like to donate all or a portion of your Facilities Deposit
for the STaRS scholarship fund as a legacy from your child please let us know.