Membership

We are honored by your interest in Temple Beth Zion!

We welcome visitors and new members with open arms. Our congregation of more than 600 households is comprised of all generations and family types. Singles, traditional families, blended families, interfaith families and same-sex unions all have a religious home at Temple Beth Zion.

If you wish a tour, a Shabbat dinner with a member family along with sharing Temple services or for any information - please allow us to contact you!

ShulCloud Information
What Every TBZ Member Should Know

Mazel Tov to all the TBZ members who have recently learned how to access their ShulCloud accounts! We are hoping to bring many more of you on board with ShulCloud as it will help you to streamline your membership experience… making donations, registering and paying for events, tracking your family’s yahrzeits, managing your dues payments, connecting with other TBZ members, and more.

Learning new technology can be intimidating and we hope these FAQ’s will help you become comfortable with ShulCloud.

WHAT IS THE LINK TO OUR MEMBER PORTAL?
https://tbzbuffalo.shulcloud.com/

WHAT IS SHULCLOUD?
ShulCloud is a cloud-based synagogue management software used by over 900 synagogues throughout the U.S.

HOW DO I LOG IN TO SHULCLOUD?
From the Member Portal, https://tbzbuffalo.shulcloud.com/, click “Login” at the top right of your screen. If your email and password appear, click on “Sign In”. Then click on “Welcome [Your Name]” and again on “My Account.” You will arrive at your member account area.
If your email and password don’t prefill or you don’t know or can’t recall your password, try the “Forgot Password” option. Watch for an email from ShulCloud, choose your new password, return to the Member Portal and proceed as described above.
If this does not work, email me at beth@tbz.org and request a new login link. Include your full name and the email address you wish to use for TBZ/ShulCloud. ShulCloud will email you a new login link (which will expire in 7 days). Watch for this email, choose your new password, return to the Member Portal, and proceed as described above.

I FORGOT MY PASSWORD, WHAT DO I DO?
Use the “Forgot Password” option. Watch for ShulCloud’s email and continue as above.

CAN I UPDATE MY PERSONAL INFORMATION ON SHULCLOUD?
Yes, and we strongly suggest you do so! Access your member account area and review the personal and family information in the various boxes. If your information is no longer valid or complete, we welcome you to correct it!
Change or edit your name, add your Hebrew name, update your contact info, etc. under “My Profile”. Change or edit info about your immediate family members under “My Family”. Add or update the yahrtzeits of your loved ones under “My Yahrtzeits”. Set your preferred method(s) of payment, and view your statements under “My Financial Information”.
Scroll further down to “Edit My Directory Listing”. Make sure it is accurate and then set your preferences as to what information you wish to be shared in our online congregational directory and which information you would prefer we not include.

WHO CAN SEE MY INFORMATION?
Only our TBZ administrative staff has access to your personal and financial information. You decide what information is visible in the online Member Directory, which is only accessible to other TBZ members.

CAN I USE SHULCLOUD TO MAKE DONATIONS OR PAYMENTS?
Easily! Make donations and register for events and classes directly from ShulCloud, as well as specify where you would like your funds to be applied

IS MY CREDIT CARD ON FILE SECURE?
Yes, all of your personal and financial information held by ShulCloud is secure and encrypted.

WHAT IF I DO NOT WANT TO MAKE PAYMENTS ONLINE?
If that is your preference, you may continue to make payments by check or cash, but please understand that the processing time will be longer than payments made through ShulCloud.

HOW DO I CHECK MY TBZ ACCOUNT BALANCE?
Log into ShulCloud and navigate to your member account area. Click on “My Transactions” under “Financial Information” to see your account balance.

CAN NON-MEMBERS USE SHULCLOUD?
Non-members may use ShulCloud, but only to make donations and to register for events and classes. (Non-members have no access to the Member Directory).

WHY SHOULD I BOTHER WITH SHULCLOUD?
Not only can ShulCloud help you interact better with TBZ and your fellow congregants, ShulCloud can help us better connect with and serve you. By updating your information on ShulCloud, we can better communicate with you according to your family’s interests and needs.

Please reach out to me at beth@tbz.org or by calling (716) 836-6565, ext. 131 if you need assistance navigating ShulCloud. I know new technology can be confusing and frustrating, and I’m happy to do what I can to help you!

Beth Steinberg, Director of Member Engagement & Programming