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Becoming a member of United Jewish People's Order.
Becoming a member of the United Jewish People's Order (UJPO) connects you with a vibrant, secular Jewish community dedicated to social justice and cultural enrichment. Our members enjoy a suite of benefits and the chance to contribute to a legacy of progressivism and inclusion.
Member benefits
There are many reasons to become a UJPO member.
Your membership supports UJPO's mission to foster a secular, Jewish, social justice-oriented community. It's an opportunity to contribute to the continuity of our initiatives, from the Winchevsky Centre to cultural and social activism. As a member, you join a diverse community that values your voice, whether you're interested in secularism, progressivism, or cultural preservation.
By joining UJPO, you're not just gaining membership benefits; you're becoming part of a movement towards social change and cultural appreciation. Be part of our journey to blend tradition with contemporary values and make a meaningful impact. Join us today and help shape the future of our vibrant community.
Member benefits
Benefits.
Participation in the oldest continuously operating Jewish left organization in Canada
Access to our archive
Access to Yiddish library
Support the continuation and future of the Winchevsky Centre
Participation in Boards and Committees
Voting privileges
Vote board members in and help shape how the Order is run.
15% discount on all events
15% discount on all tuitions
Cabin rentals
Potential to become a cabin holder and discount on cabin rentals.
Working Groups
In-kind and seed money for Working Groups.
Mortuary benefits
Beyond the card
Rewards.
- The opportunity to be part of a vibrant, secular, Jewish, social justice-oriented community
- The opportunity to support the continuation and future of UJPO
- Participation in building a new vision and future, and a new Winchevsky Centre
- Membership with a like-minded community
- Participate in cultural creation and curation
- Socialize through activism
- Blend a 100 year old legacy with current values and priorities
- We are unique Jewish space that holds room for: Secularists, Bundists, leftist/ progressive Yiddishkayt & other non-normative identities in mainstream Jewish culture
- Receipt of organizational communications which offer events, demonstrations and song
Join
Membership categories.
| Category | Per year |
|---|---|
| Individual | $225 |
| Individual with mortuary benefits | $280 |
| Individual (low income, self-identified) | Sliding scale: $25 / $50 / $75 / $100 |
| Young Adult (18–30) | Sliding scale: $25 / $50 / $75 / $100 |
| Family (2 adults, children under 18 and/or dependents) | $380 |
| Family with mortuary benefits | $410 |
| Family, single parent (1 adult, children under 18 and/or dependents) with mortuary benefits | $250 |
| Family (low income, self-identified) | Sliding scale: $50 / $75 / $100 / $150 |
| Our UJPO/MWS mandate: no one gets turned away. Sliding-scale amounts are suggested tiers. Cottage owners at Naivelt and those with mortuary benefits must pay full membership fees. | |
- 1Membership Package
- 2Personal Information (First Adult)
- 3Personal Information (Second Adult)
- 4Children/dependents
- 5Extra information
- 6Agreement - Payment
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