Holiday Programming
Celebrating and Connecting Newcomers to Jewish Life
NCEJ provides grants for holiday how-to workshops and experiential programs that help interfaith families and individuals exploring Judaism learn about holiday traditions. Many of our grantees have used the Jewish holidays as a “hook” to connect new people to Judaism. They use engaging programming, sometimes supplemented with holiday celebration kits, to create an environment that both educates and welcomes newcomers.
Our grants cover marketing, program materials, and other expenses for both single events and multi-session programs. For more details see our Grants Process page.
Holiday Programming:
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Who We Fund:
Our goal is to provide grants for a range of organizations.
- Local: Synagogues and Consortium (Rabbinic Councils and Other Groups)
- Regional: Individual Federations and JCCs
- National Groups: for Sub-grants to Affiliates in their networks and for Programming promoted throughout the US
- International: Projects located in Israel, Europe, Canada, and many more countries.
What We Fund:
Programs for interfaith families, people interested in conversion, and others who are new to Judaism.
Marketing – banners, brochures, flyers, print and digital advertising, hyper-local media.
Program materials - holiday kits, class books, how-to booklets, and more.
Security for in-person events.
Limited staff support
“We strongly believe in experiential education. Judaism is all about doing.” – Temple Shalom Manitoba, on their Passover Seder program
Have a Question? Reach Out to Us
Are you thinking of offering an intro program that will connect new people to Judaism and your organization? We can put you in touch with grantees who can give you ideas for effective programs that you can try in your community.
Have an idea but not sure it meets our guidelines? Please reach out to us at 301-802-4254, or contact Ellen Gerecht, Executive Director.
