Support our Work
An Invitation to Invest
Investors support the NWJC because they care deeply about the future of the Jewish community—specifically, the meaningful engagement of unaffiliated Jews, interfaith couples, young adults, young families, and older adults seeking an entry point into Jewish life.
By investing in this infrastructure, donors directly fund essential program materials, cohort development, and professional leadership to anchor the network. We trade heavy brick-and-mortar overhead for a nimble, home-hosted model, providing a low-barrier, high-impact entry point into Jewish life that ensures generations find a deep sense of belonging and community ownership.
2026 Strategic Fundraising Goal
To fully activate our vision of a thriving Northwest Philadelphia where Jewish life, living, and belonging is accessible to all, the NWJC is seeking to raise $50,000 in the current year (2026). This critical funding will allow us to implement a robust programmatic calendar, cover dedicated staff time required to manage local outreach, and intentionally engage potential and new builders as we build momentum heading into 2027.
$5,000+ Community Pillars
Secures our launch runway. Directly funds foundational digital infrastructure, legal setup, and the compensation of specialized local Jewish leaders to design our 2027 core offerings. And sponsors holiday packages for three families in need.
In thanks:
Name or logo recognition on our website;
Our holiday packages delivered four times a year (Passover, Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot, and Hanukkah) as a thank you;
Invitation to our annual donor and lay leader event;
$3,600 Festival Guardians
Supports a major neighborhood holiday gathering, such as our High Holiday services, Hanukkah Celebration, Passover seders, including space rentals and logistics. And sponsors holiday packages for two families in need.
In thanks:
Sponsors holiday packages for two families in need;
Our holiday packages delivered four times a year as a thank you;
Invitation to our annual donor and lay leader event
$1,800 | Cohort Catalyst
Sponsors a 6-session adult learning cohort and- sponsors a holiday package for one family in need
In thanks: Our holiday packages delivered four times a year; Invitation to our annual donor and lay leader event
$1,000 | Intergenerational Weavers
Launch our first round of Intergenerational Clusters in Spring 2027, funding the infrastructure needed to match, train, and support neighbors caring for neighbors.
In thanks: Our holiday packages delivered four times a year as a thank you
$360 | Shabbat Sustaining Partners Sponsor one monthly Kabbalat Shabbat dinner.
In thanks: Our Rosh Hashanah and Hanukkah packages
$180 | Chai Neighbors
Provides the underlying support for individual neighborhood connector circles like the Niggun Circle, challah baking meetups, or community hiking groups.
In thanks: Our Hanukkah package