NCEJ Gives Grants to Groups that Offer Programs that Help People Establish a Jewish Identity & Connect to Jewish Life
We fund Judaism 101, interfaith engagement, and holiday programs; single session events and multi-month courses; and hands-on learning and traditional classes. We support a wide variety of programs that introduce new people to the joys of Judaism.
We reimburse for marketing, security, program materials, and some staff expenses. For our grant guidelines and other details see our Grant Process page. For more details on our funding guidelines see our What We Fund page.
Applications are Accepted Year-Round And The Turn-Around Time for Decisions is Generally Under 30 Days!
Have an idea for a program or a question about what we might cover? Pick up the phone or send us an email — we welcome inquiries. Reach out to us at 301-802-4254, or contact Ellen Gerecht, Executive Director.
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NCEJ Grants Help Groups Offer Holiday Programming for Multifaith/Multicultural Families
An NCEJ Grant Helped JEWISHColorado in Denver Expand the Audience for Its “Nosh and Dessert Seder” This Past Spring
“Nosh and Dessert Seder” – JEWISHColorado, Denver
Before the Seder began, families met each other and did a mitzvah project together. For the children there were Passover-themed activities and a PJ-library sponsored story time. During the Seder everyone who wanted could participate, and a music educator incorporated singing into the program. Families were invited to take the haggadahs home and each child received a kid-sized Seder plate as a gift.
“We never imagined doing a Seder at our house and now we feel comfortable not only doing one but also inviting another family to join us.”– participant
Jewish Explorers Passover Haggadah (PDF)
For more information contact Cindy Coons.
For Over 40 Years NCEJ Has Supported Organizations Offering Basic Judaism Courses
Check Out Our Programming Page:
“Introduction to Jewish Traditions”
It’s packed full of programming ideas and helpful hints to help you run a successful program. NCEJ funds both 2-3 session overview programs and longer multi-month classes. Learn about short overview sessions, full-fledged Intro programs, and programs to help individuals build a Jewish home. See our “Introduction to Jewish Traditions” page.
NCEJ recently gave a grant to Central Reform Temple, located in South Boston, for its “Join Our Jewish Family” program
“Join Our Jewish Family” – Central Reform Temple, Boston
Central Reform has noticed an increase in inquiries from people interested in conversion. The grant will be used for producing a webpage and flyer for the program as well as a guide to the congregation.
For more information contact Rabbi Dr Michael Shire.
Recent New Grants
- Astoria Synagogue, New York – Pathways to Judaism
- Temple Brith Achim, PA – Shabbat celebrations
- JEWISHcolorado – Shabbat family programming
- New London Synagogue, Great Britain — Conversion program
- JCC Budapest, Hungary – Judaism 101 videos
- Schechter Institute Ukraine–Conversion Seminar
- Hillel Kyiv – Basic Judaism videos
Apply Now for Funding
Have a question about what we might fund? Drop us a note. We welcome inquiries and offer a variety of ways to get in touch with us:
Complete our application
Fill out the proposal form
NCEJ funds programs worldwide to engage, educate, and connect interfaith couples, people interested in conversion, and others who want to explore becoming part of the Jewish community. To learn about future grant opportunities sign up for our newsletter.
Photos above courtesy of JEWISHcolorado, Jewish Explorers.