Invest in Our Arts & Culture Mission
Now is the time to make an investment in the future of arts and culture in our community. Arts and Culture at the MBJCC is flourishing with quality, impactful programs and events that have attracted greater community participation and engagement. We continue to raise the bar by bringing the most exciting speakers, authors, films, and special events, and we need your support to help keep this momentum moving us into the future. With over 65 different events and programs throughout the high-season months spanning October through May, the MBJCC Arts and Culture program reaches audiences across a wide demographic and age range, with consistent exposure to both local residents and seasonal visitors from around the world.
Patron of the Arts
Your financial support as a Patron or Friend will ensure the fulfillment of our mission — to be the destination on Miami Beach for Jewish culture, arts, and entertainment through exposure to Jewish authors, artists, speakers, professionals, and leaders in the local community, Israel, and from around the world. Arts and Culture at the MBJCC impacts our community through film, literary programs, musical concerts, art gallery exhibits, cultural outings, and various special events, lectures, and speakers. Now more than ever, we rely on support from donors who are committed to our mission of being the center of Jewish arts and culture on Miami Beach.
Thank You to Our Donors
We are deeply grateful to our 2022–23 Patron of the Arts donors and sponsors whose generosity makes everything possible.
Arts & Culture Committee Chairs: Holly Levy, Mytyl Simancas-Bister, Linda Schechter Staff: Karen Sepsenwol (Development Director), Noam Shumakh (Director of Cultural Arts and Adult Programs), Debbie Sack (Program Assistant)
$5,000 and Up: Jerrold and Jane Goodman | Dale and Charles Gratz | Kathy and Steve Guttman | Bernice Schwartz and Robin Jacobs and Family | Mindy Solomon and Family | Mollie Zweig Foundation
$1,000 and Up: Sara Adler | Vicki Agron | Crystal and Ian Behar | Jill Braufman and Dan Nir | Liz and Jason Chroman | Caroline and Howard Draft | Barbara Eisenberg | Lily and Ariel Furst | Patti Grabel | Joel Horowitz | Rustin Kluge | Madeleine Kreitman | Holly and Jordan Levy | Ruth Mayer and Akiva Gross | Jane and David Preiser | Mark and Chris Rauchenbaum | Elaine Ross | Debbie and Saul Sack | Linda Schechter | Joy and Nick Spill | Gerald and Debra Schwartz | Mali and Steve Schwartz | Marcia Soffer | Linda Swartz | Stephen Temes | Audrey Weiner and Jeffrey Solomon | Stanley and Lenore Weinstein | Emmanuela Wolloch
$360 and Up: Karen Boyer | Ariela and Benito Esquanazi | Dr. Miriam Klein Kassenoff | Rita Bogen | Sandy and Edward Rappaport Corporate Sponsors: Baptist Health (Exclusive Sponsor of JCC-University) | The Betsy Hotel | Books & Books
Sponsorship Opportunities
Interested in sponsoring a special event or individual program? Would you like to make an in-kind donation from your business? Let’s discuss ways you can contribute that best meet your needs and interests and reach a targeted audience. With over 65 different events and programs throughout the high-season months of October through May, the MBJCC Arts and Culture program reaches audiences across a wide demographic and age group, with consistent exposure to both local residents and seasonal visitors from New York, Chicago, Toronto, London, Israel, and other cities throughout the world.
Explore Our Arts & Culture Programs
Your support directly funds the programs and events that bring our community together. Take a look at what your gift makes possible at the Miami Beach JCC.
Israeli Film Night
One of the most popular film series on Miami Beach, presented in partnership with the Miami Jewish Film Festival.
Arts & Culture Giving FAQs
The Patron of the Arts is an annual giving society that brings Jewish thought-leaders, artists, authors, and filmmakers to Miami Beach throughout the year. Your financial support ensures the fulfillment of our mission to be the destination on Miami Beach for Jewish culture, arts, and entertainment.
Sponsorship opportunities range from $2,500 for individual programs such as Comedy Night or a performance event, up to $36,000 for a two-year exclusive Arts and Culture Title Sponsorship. Please see the sponsorship tiers above or contact our development team to discuss what works best for you.
Yes. Corporate sponsorships are available and welcome. Past corporate sponsors include Baptist Health, The Betsy Hotel, and Books and Books. Contact us to discuss in-kind or branded sponsorship opportunities.
Your support funds over 65 events and programs each season, including the Literary Series, Israeli Film Night, JCC-U Adult Learning, Lunch and Learn, JCC Conversations, Comedy Night, International Women’s Day, and the MBJCC Art Gallery.
Please contact Karen Sepsenwol, Development Director, at gro.ccjbm@nerak or (305) 534-3206 x214. You are also welcome to fill out the inquiry form on this page and someone will be in touch.
Yes. The Miami Beach JCC is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
