Your pledge is your confirmation that you wish to remain a member of Woodlands. The costs of running Woodlands are the shared responsibility of all members, as they have been for nearly six decades.
The “sustaining level” — $3,800 for the 5786 temple year (2025-2026)— represents each member household’s equal share of our expenses. Your support at or above the sustaining level will help us ensure that the budget is fully funded and keep Woodlands accessible to all, regardless of their financial status.
The security of our temple members, guests, and staff continues to be at the forefront of our minds, and our security expenses are a large percentage of our operating budget. Every household will be charged a mandatory security fee of $180 in addition to the SWT pledge.
Member pledges are the financial foundation of our temple, and strong financial support from our community enables Woodlands to provide the educational opportunities, Jewish programming, and celebrations that we cherish. Our voluntary dues system relies on members pledging the full sustaining amount or as much of it as they are able to afford. Your financial commitment ensures Woodlands fulfills its duty to be a vibrant synagogue, accessible to all.
Please make your pledge by June 30 and confirm your payment schedule so we can plan the year ahead.
There are many ways to make your pledge including:
Credit Card/Bank Account
To pay by Credit Card or Bank Account please select the appropriate button below. Woodlands accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover.
Check
Make your check payable to "Woodlands Community Temple". Write the purpose of the check on the memo line, and mail to (or drop off): 50 Worthington Road, White Plains, NY 10607.
Stock
Give appreciated stocks and other securities that you have held for a year or more, and get extra tax savings. Notify your broker you wish to donate shares of stock to:
DTC# 0226
Name of account – WOODLANDS COMMUNITY TEMPLE
Name of firm – National Financial Services
Please email treasurer@wct.org so we can track and identify your gift
Call Flagstar Bank at (914) 712-2231 if you need further instructions
Donor Advised Fund
Recommend a grant to Woodlands Community Temple (tax ID# 23-7351462).
Qualified Charitable Distribution
Individuals 70½ years old and older can donate up to $100,000 total directly from a taxable IRA. Beginning at age 73, you are required to take Required Minimum Distributions. A Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) can be an effective way to support Woodlands Community Temple and it may offer tax benefits to you.
Thank you for your Supporting Woodlands, Together pledge!
Your pledge is your confirmation that you wish to continue as a member of Woodlands.
If you have children enrolled in our Kesher program, please remember that tuition and B-Mitzvah fees are calculated and billed separately from your community pledge. You must make a membership pledge in order to enroll in Kesher.
Please note: If you’d like your pledge to be paid through auto-billing, you’ll need to set up a payment schedule in the member portal, as payments are not charged automatically. If you have any questions or need a hand, please reach out to Haya Luftig haya@wct.org.