OJC Membership

Application for membership of the Oxford Jewish Congregation is welcomed from any person of the Jewish faith. The OJC is based at the Oxford Synagogue and Jewish Centre, which premises are available for all forms of Jewish worship. Members are free to attend the form of worship of their choice. However, all members should be aware that their personal and individual status in Jewish Law (and, where relevant, that of their children) will determine the nature of their access to OJC facilities and services, in respect of life-cycle events and religious rites. These may include brit milah (circumcision), bar/batmitzvah, marriage and burial. A member of the community deals with marriage,burial and bereavement issues and makes arrangements in accordance with the needs and practises of the particular family.

Spouses/partners of full members of the OJC, who are not of the Jewish faith, may become Associate Members of the OJC, through Family membership. Individuals who want to join the OJC, but whose Jewish status cannot be defined under the terms of any denomination/group described in the OJC Constitution as 'being in accordance with established tradition and usages', may become Friends of the OJC.

Further details and an application form together with subscription details may be obtained from the Membership Secretary membership@ojc-online.org who can also advise on filling in the form. Please state your name, address and telephone number when requesting the form. Alternatively, write to the Membership Secretary, OJC, The Synagogue, 21 Richmond Road, Oxford OX1 2JL.