The Miami Beach JCC is the center of Jewish life in Miami Beach where everyone belongs. A strong and thriving JCC is essential to a strong and thriving community. Now more than ever, we need a place where all people of all ages, backgrounds and denominations can gather in a physical space to experience Jewish culture and values.
Now is the time to invest in the Miami Beach JCC - for today and for the future.
Connecting People Enriching Lives Teaching Jewish Values Building Bridges Cultivating Love for Israel
“ I see The Miami Beach JCC as the Crown Jewel of Miami Beach - the place where we can all experience the best of what our community has to offer. We must never take this for granted, because if we want the JCC to be here for the community, the community must be here for the JCC. ”
Michelle Ben-Aviv, Board Chair
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Building on a Legacy
The Miami Beach JCC has long been the cornerstone of Jewish life on Miami Beach. Its history is carried by strong leadership and a consistent vision and mission to serve the growing needs of the community.
Early Years (Before 1980): A JCC “without walls” providing social services throughout Miami Beach.
1980: The “little house” opens at 4221 Pine Tree Drive, with a 99-year lease from the City of Miami Beach.
Early-Mid 1990’s: The JCC transitions from an independent agency to an agency affiliate of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation.
2010: After many years of planning, the “little house” is shuttered with the dream of building a larger, more modern facility and the launch of an ambitious $14 million capital campaign.
2011: Construction breaks ground on the Pine Tree Drive property, just in time to save the 99-year lease term with the City.
The “little house” 1980-2010
The Galbut Family Miami Beach JCC on the Simkins Family Campus 2012- Present
October 2012: The Galbut Family Miami Beach JCC on the Simkins Family Campus - a new 35,000-square-foot state-ofthe-art facility - opens as a testament to the emerging need for expanded activities for all ages.
2022- 2024: A comprehensive strategic planning process culminates in a clear vision for future growth in five key areas:
Cultural Arts, Teen Programming, Early Childhood, Membership and Fundraising.
Fall 2024: The first class of the MBJCC Early Childhood Academy begins.
“ My family is so proud to be a part of the MBJCC legacy. Being here gives me the sense of home and there is nothing like that feeling of being home.”
Michael Simkins, Major Donor and Board Chair 2017-2021
Investing in our Future: Major Gifts
Naming a location in the facility or program is a meaningful way to honor a loved one or showcase your family’s commitment to supporting the values and mission of the Miami Beach JCC for generations to come.
Department Namings
Early Childhood Academy: $1M
Gymnastics at the MBJCC: $360,000
Art, Culture & Ideas: $360,000
Enrichments Program: $360,000
Aquatics Program: $360,000
After-School Program: $180,000
Facility Namings
Fitness Center: $750,000
MBJCC Playground: $360,000
Gymnastics Studio: $360,000
Gymnasium Scoreboard: $250,000
Cycling Studio: $180,000
“
Jaclyn and I are grateful for the opportunity to name the Bergman Family Athletics Department. Our boys are flourishing as athletes at the J, and more importantly as human beings.” Adam Bergman, Fundraising Chair
Galbut Family Building
Simkins Family Campus
Schottenstein Family Gymnasium
Klurman Family - Camp Klurman
Sokol Family Plaza
Sam Schechter Hall
Bob Russell Athletic Field
Sol Stern Dock
Boich Family Lobby
Gumenick Pool Deck
Wiesenfeld Family Enhanced Security Fund
Bergman Family Athletics Department
Posner Family Basketball Court
Diener Family Colonnade
Lehman North Court Entry
Barbara & Donald Kaufman Racquetball Court
The Russin + Barcow Family Scoreboard
Alina & Asher Groussman Elevators
Jack Chester Foundation Family Center
Kotzen Aquatics Center
Carrie + Jason Wiesenfeld and Family Arts & Crafts Studio
The Tammy & Joel Meyerson Family Yoga Studio
Gerson, Desaulniers + Burstein Families Dance Studio
The Kaplan Family Guest Services
The Zarco Family Marketing Services Office
Namoff Family Water Fountain
Annual Giving: Powered By Community
The Powered by Community Annual Giving Campaign is the opportunity to contribute to the things you care about.
Providing 15% of the budgetary gaps not covered by membership and program fees, every donation counts.
Annual Gifts can be made at any time during the fiscal year (July 1- June 30) and can be designated to a specific area of interest.
The Everyone Belongs Scholarship Fund
Providing $250,000 annually to families in need
The Wiesenfeld Family Security Fund
Ongoing investment in enhanced security measures for the safety and security of our community
Bergman Family Athletics
Serving over 1,200 kids annually, teaching sportsmanship and lifelong foundational skills while investing in the best equipment, coaches and facility upgrades
Patron of the Arts
An annual giving society that brings Jewish thought-leaders, artists, authors and filmmakers to Miami Beach throughout the year
Children and Family Services
Investing in the future generation with foundational programs for parents, young children and teens
Your Contributions at Work...
$1,000 provides a senior access to programming for a year
$1,800 pays for one month of Early Childhood Academy tuition
$3,600 sends a child to camp
$5,000 assists parents with after-school care
$18,000 covers the monthly cost of security personnel
We proudly recognize donors at every level, grouped by giving circles that inspire 100% participation from the community.
We offer a variety of opportunities to build brand awareness and meaningful relationships with members of our community.
We tailor each relationship to you and your marketing objectives.
Visionaries: $25,000 and above
Champions: $10,000 and above
Leaders: $5,000 and above
Pillars: $1,800 and above
Patrons: $1,000 and above
Builders: $180 and above
Chai Society: Up to $180
“ We give a meaningful gift each year so this amazing community can continue to thrive - from generation to generation. ” Bernice Schwartz, Robin Jacobs and Family
All Corporate Partners will be recognized on the MBJCC website, on digital signage in the facility and in our annual report.
Silver: $5,000
Sponsorship of one program or event per year
Gold: $10,000
Sponsorship of a major community or special event
Diamond: $20,000
Exclusive Naming Sponsorship of one major program or event
Executive Team
Paul Frishman, Chief Executive Officer paul@mbjcc.org
Karen Sepsenwol, Development Director karen@mbjcc.org
CHAIRPERSON
Michelle Ben-Aviv
Officers
Sam Sheldon Treasurer
Daniel Hoffman
Secretary
Adam Bergman
Vice Chair
Mara Geronemus
Vice Chair
Loren Kaiserman
Vice Chair
Board of Directors
Jay Abramowitz
Neal Berman
Marisa Galbut
Doris Galindo Hirsch
Diana Ulis Kleyner
Randi Lawrence
Marc Lehmann
Holly Levy
Roger Miller
Ashleigh Muhlrad
Heather Pachter
Linda Schechter
Lindsay Schottenstein
Gerson Sepin
David Smith
Aaron Tandy
Michael Tobin
Audrey Weiner
Pam Wolfson
Past Chairpersons
Gerald K. Schwartz
Dr. Ronald Shane
Dr. Doug Miller
Peter Perkel
Robert Goldstein
David Smith
Gary Epstein
Robin Jacobs
Joy Spill
Elise Lipoff Mayer
Allison Sokol
Claudia Brod
Stacey Gumenick
Jerry Sokol
Jay Abramowitz
Michael Simkins
Michael Tobin
“ Community is the human expression of divine love. It is where i am valued simply for who i am, how i live and what i give to others. It is the place where they know my name.” Rabbi
Jonathan Sacks
A beneficiary agency of
The Galbut Family Miami Beach JCC on the Simkins Family Campus
