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Membership in the Jewish Religious Community in Warsaw is open to anyone who, in accordance with the Law of Return, is eligible to apply for Israeli citizenship (provided that at least one grandparent is or was Jewish), as well as to persons who have converted to Judaism under the guidance of one of the Community's rabbis. Applicants must also hold Polish citizenship.

New members are not required to have any specific knowledge of Jewish history or religion, Hebrew or Yiddish, or any other particular qualifications or experience. The Community brings together Jews regardless of their level of religious observance. However, members of the Community may not belong to any other religious denomination.

A person wishing to become a member of the Jewish Religious Community in Warsaw should: • download and complete the membership declaration (Membership Declaration – PDF); • provide documents confirming their own, their parents', or their grandparents' Jewish ancestry. These may include, among others, pre-war birth or circumcision certificates, Jewish marriage or divorce documents, documents confirming a change of surname, certificates of burial in a Jewish cemetery, documents confirming membership in Jewish organizations, or other relevant records. If such documents are unavailable, the candidate will meet with one of the Community's rabbis, who will conduct a detailed interview; • obtain the signatures of two Community members on the membership declaration; • submit the completed application and supporting documents to the Community Office; • meet with a member of the Community Board.

Applications are considered by the Board of the Jewish Religious Community in Warsaw, which decides on membership by resolution. Membership is confirmed by a membership card issued after payment of the annual membership fee of PLN 100.00. Members who wish to enjoy all membership rights and benefits should remember to pay the annual fee and have their membership card validated each year at the Community Office.

Membership fees may be paid at the Community cashier's office (Monday–Thursday, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM; Friday, 9:00 AM–2:00 PM) or by bank transfer to the account of the Jewish Religious Community in Warsaw.

Account number: 90 1240 1066 1111 0000 0006 3904