Join Our Community: Hechal Shalom Membership

We invite you to partake in our young and dynamic community. Hechal Shalom Or Oziel, Located in Surfside, Florida now home to Jews of all Sephardic backgrounds.

A short walk to many kosher restaurants, a kosher supermarket, the beach, hotels and more. The community is blessed to have young professional families devoted to its growth and constant assistance to all its needs.

We look forward to your involvement and allow us to celebrate jointly your events and ours. We have classes geared to all ages on a daily basis, and without a doubt, it is the wish of our members and the board to assure the spiritual growth of our community.

Sephardic Young and Dynamic Synagogue in Miami.

Membership benefits

Participating in the growth of the synagogue community and contributing to its daily operations are key aspects of synagogue membership.

However, Hechal Shalom membership provides numerous benefits that contribute to personal, spiritual, and community well-being. These typically include:

Spiritual Growth and Meaning:

  • Access to regular religious services, including Shabbat and holiday prayers.
  • Opportunities to engage with spiritual leaders and participate in Torah study or educational programs for adults, teenagers, and youths.

Community Belonging:

  • Membership in a supportive community that celebrates life events and offers comfort during difficult times.
  • Social activities that foster friendships and connections among members.
  • Community Support: A network of congregants to assist during illnesses, bereavement, or other challenging times.
  • Counseling, support, and direction from the Rabbi and staff.

Lifecycle Services:

  • Support for significant life events such as weddings, Berit Milah’s/baby naming’s, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, and funerals and Azkara/Nahala/Yahrzeitz.
  • Members get first rights over Aliyot, Haftarot, and Services.

Educational Opportunities:

  • Access to adult education classes, family programming, teenager and youth programs.
  • Opportunities to deepen knowledge about Jewish Laws, Ethics, outlooks (Hashkafa), history, culture, and traditions.

Cultural and Social Programs for all ages:

  • We offer Weekly Children’s learning programs for boys, girls, and teenagers. Weekly Father and son program and Hazanut program.
  • Participation in cultural events and holiday celebrations. Membership usually includes tickets to High Holy Day services (e.g., Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur) with discounted rates.
  • All Community events including Hanukkah Party, Seudat Purim, Lag Baomer, and Shavuot Lunch & Simchat Torah Lunches are either free or at discounted rates.
  • All Shabbaton meals at discounted rates.

Charitable and Volunteer Initiatives:

  • Opportunities to participate in tzedakah (charity) and tikkun olam (repairing the world) initiatives.

Use of Synagogue Facilities:

  • Use of synagogue facilities for religious private events for free.

2025 Membership: $613 YEARLY (JANUARY TO DECEMBER)
Contact the office for monthly autopayment of $51.