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Join our ever-growing community!

Partake in all JCP has to offer and enjoy a warm, supportive community where lifelong friendships are built. Membership is paramount to building and maintaining our incredible community. JCP members attend more events, create stronger relationships, and help us sustain our vibrant Center for Jewish Life in Lower Manhattan. 

Annual Membership Benefits

Membership grants you special access to events and programs for all ages and stages of life, including:

  • $1,000 reduction in ECC tuition, per child*
  • $250 reduction for HSP tuition, per child*
  • Free High Holy Day tickets
  • Access to lifecycle events, including Baby Naming, Bris, Conversion, B’nai Mitzvah, Wedding, Funeral, Unveiling.* 
  • Members-only events
  • Free or reduced-price tickets to many events throughout the year including:
    • Monthly Tot Shabbats
    • Sing with Suzi concerts
    • Purim Carnival entry
  • Tax-deductible to the full extent of the law — please contact your financial advisor. 

Please contact us if you would like to learn more about membership.**

*Please note, only families paying the suggested rate for their category (i.e.: $3,600 per family) will receive ECC and Hebrew School discounts, access to our clergy’s b’nai mitzvah calendar and free tickets to High Holy Day services. Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent provided by law. 

**Please note, membership is not eligible to be paid with a donor advised fund.

Membership Levels

One of JCP’s core values is inclusivity which is why we have two models of membership: a flat rate full membership and a pay-what-you-can flex membership. The pay-what-you-can model aims to remove financial barriers that may prevent individuals or families from accessing JCP’s amazing services. It ensures that everyone, regardless of their financial situation, can participate and benefit from membership in JCP. 

Two parent family
$3,600

One parent family
$2,200

Two adults
$1,800

One adult
$1,000

One adult
under age 30
$360

One adult
(grandparent or family member)
$720

As of July 1, 2024, we have implemented a mandatory, but flexible membership model, requiring all families enrolling young learners in the Early Childhood Center and Hebrew School Project to become members. 

Join JCP Today

Still have more questions about membership? Contact Jolene at jhernandez@jcpdowntown.org

Already a member? Renew your membership here!


“Our lives are made richer and more meaningful when we belong to something larger than ourselves. Our Rabbis intended for Jews to learn, pray, celebrate, mourn, and grow together. We can’t and shouldn’t have to go through life alone. You are an important part of our community, and we hope that you will commit to building and growing JCP by joining as a member today.”

Deena Silverstone

Rabbi & Director of Jewish Life