Invest in something radically different and desperately needed during this once-in-a-lifetime holiday.
To mark Thanksgivukkah and raise critical funds for their ridiculously cool Hebrew school the kids who attend Jewish Kids Groups created this parody.
What is Jewish Kids Groups?
Imagine a place where kids, most of whom are the only Jews in their daytime classroom, can come after school and tumble into a warm, welcoming Jewish environment surrounded by Jewish friends!
Every weekday afternoon, JKG is home to a unique Afterschool Community where Jewish friendships are built, and Judaism is lived and experienced—while still getting homework help, snack, and plenty of outdoor play. On Sundays, JKG holds an alternative Hebrew School in the same historic building.
Our goal is to make Hebrew School feel as action-packed, joyful, and friendship-focused as Jewish summer camp.
Enriching the Jewish life of more and more children is JKG's mission. We envision an ever-expanding, vibrant community of Jewish families that will reinvigorate our Jewish future. We imagine families growing up with close Jewish friendships and a strong, positive Jewish identity.
Jewish Kids Groups (JKG) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.
Campaign Supporters
JKG could not be sustained without the support of individual and corporate partners. Please support the businesses who support us.
Silver Level: Marks Law Group Eileen Price Janine Franco and Alan Pinstein Mark and Linda Silberman
Bronze Level: Dr. Irwin Leeb Glenn Shear Laura Speed-Dalton Stephen Merlin Modern Tribe
Menurky Level: Sheila Freeman Monique and Ethan Davidson Corinne and John Mateyak Melton's App and Tap
Judah Maccab-Indian Level: Alan Edelman Michael and Phyllis Weiser Jason Freeman Alice and Peter Rogers Melanie and Allan Nelki Susan and Mickey Segal Julie and Larry Bowie Craig and Lauren Taylor Paulette Fuchs Eric and Jen Heller
Dreidle Level: Karen and Mike Schrier Bunny and Bob Lenhard Deva Hirsch Eric Robbins Russell Gottschalk Harriet Litzky Nina Rubin Kelly Rogers Joanna Kobylivker Jeanney Kutner Barrie Herman Selina Waxman Emily Krestow Flora Davidson Rona Birnbaum Diane Flato Yvette Gordon Shelley and Jeff Alperin
Our Story
We've grown from 6 kids in a garage to serving 120 students. Watch last year's video to see where we started.
What will the funds be used for?
JKG aims to reverse the trend of Jewish discontinuity with a breakthrough paradigm of supplemental Jewish education that is scalable and replicable.
Even with our steady growth, tuition revenue only covers 52% of our expenses. We need your support to raise $40,000 to bring our pilot site to scale.
We are raising critical funds to:
Support Innovation— we are devoted to delivering high impact, experiential learning and to continuing to develop new opportunities for our students and their parents
Fund Family Engagement— the vast majority of our families are unaffiliated and/or interfaith families and we are dedicated to providing them a pathway into the Jewish community
Who is behind this project?
Board of Directors: Susan Levitas, President Linda Brenner, Vice President Kevin Wilensky, Treasurer Ethan Davidson Dr. Marshall Duke Paul Flexner Robert Franco Eric Heller Barbara Horowitz Nina Rubin Phyllis Weiser
Film Crew: Michael Sokol, Director Jeff Winner, Director Russell Gottschalk, Producer Jason Sirotin, Adult Actor Becca Holohan, Child Wrangler Maya Selber, Child Wrangler Linda Brenner, Lead Trouble Maker Elizabeth Lenhard, Props Manager Savvy Lorestani, Craft Services Child Actors: Josh and Max Brenner Tali and Mira Donsky Catherine Mateyak Sasha Robbins Isabel Roberts Sophie and Mira Silverman Ben Snead Leah Wolf
Other Ways You Can Help
PLEASE forward this to five friends or colleagues who would agree that Jewish education is crucial to the next generation.
If you can support JKG at an even more significant level, please contact ana@jewishkidsgroups.com. JKG needs to raise $90,000 to cover expenses for the 2013-14 school year.
Jewish Kids Groups (JKG) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. JKG is grateful to receive support from PELIE, Atlanta Wexner 10, Natan, the Steinhardt Foundation, ROI, JFGA, and generous donors like you!
To learn more about our programs and our unique curriculum, please visit www.JewishKidsGroups.com.
Special thanks to ModernTribe.com for supporting JKG and this video, please visit www.ModernTribe.com for all your Thanksgivvikah needs.
Thank you for your support!
Looking for more information?Check the project
FAQ
Happy Thanksgivukkah! Help us position families to be a part of the Jewish community for the rest of their lives.
You'll receive recognition on Campaign Page as a Dreidle Level Donor.
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JUDAH MACCAB-INDIAN
$144 USD
Nes, Gadol, Haya, Cranberries!
Donate Chai ($18) for each of the 8 nights of Hanukah.
You'll receive recognition on our Campaign Page as a Judah Maccab-Indian Level Donor.
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MENURKY
$250 USD
Break out the turkey candles!
You'll receive recognition on our Campaign Page as a Menurky Level Donor and a one-of-a-kind, handmade thank you note from JKG.
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BRONZE
$500 USD
Gobble Tov!
You'll receive recognition on our Campaign Page and JKG Partners Page as Bronze Level Donor thorough 2014.
Also, a Skype greeting from JKG kids-- we'll coordinate with you for a LIVE conversation over the computer.
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SILVER
$1,000 USD
A meaningful gift level for an individual or corporation.
You'll receive:
1. A monthly mention in JKG newsletters for the year
2. Your name or company logo featured on JKG supporter page with hotlink to your website
3. Corporate supporter banner at JKG events throughout 2014
4. Quarterly Facebook and Twitter post acknowledging corporate sponsorship
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GOLD
$2,500 USD
A meaningful gift level for an individual or corporation.
You'll receive:
1. A monthly mention in JKG newsletters for the year
2. Your name or company logo featured on JKG supporter page with hotlink to your website
3. Corporate supporter banner at JKG events throughout 2014
4. Quarterly Facebook and Twitter post acknowledging corporate sponsorship
5. Advertising to our audience: your company logo and hotlink in campaign emails (5,700+ friends) totaling six emails through December 2013.
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PLATINUM
$5,000 USD
THANKSGIVUKKAH MIRACLE!
Our premier gift level for an individual or corporation includes everything from our Gold Donor Level, plus twice as much of our undying love, affection and appreciation.