Comunidad Amijai

What Comunidad Amijai does

Comunidad Amijai is a Masorti (Conservative) Jewish community center founded in 2004 and headquartered at Arribeños 2355 in the Belgrano neighborhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina, operating as an Asociación Civil (civil association / non-profit). It serves the Jewish community across the full lifecycle — from Brit Milá and Simjat Bat through Bar/Bat Mitzvá, Jupá (weddings), and end-of-life services including the 2024 Colinas del Tiempo cemetery partnership — alongside weekly Kabalat Shabat and Shajarit services, High Holy Day ceremonies, and approximately 130 lifecycle events per year. The community runs distinct sub-brands for each life stage: Casa Malka (young adults 18-35), Beit Midrash (Torah study), Adar (seniors, rebranded from Personas Mayores in 2024), Programa Iajad (children/youth with Hacoaj), and Alma (volunteers), plus cultural programming (Cine Club, choir, Rikudim dance, Idish Club with Fundación IWO, Café Literario) and social services such as Contá Conmigo (award-winning senior companionship) and Milá grief-support groups. The beneficiary base spans 85 families in welfare programs and a Project Amijai 2030 target of 500+ children, youth, and young adults.

The underlying technology is a standard digital community platform rather than a proprietary system: YouTube live streaming of Shabbat services, Zoom for virtual prayer participation, WhatsApp for member communication, a WordPress-based website hosting a digital siddur, a virtual temple tour, an annual digital Anuario, the El Podcast de Amijai audio series, and online registration/forms. No mobile app is published. Rabbi-led content (Rab Avruj, Rabina Sarina Vitas) is distributed across these channels, with international reach into Uruguay and Chile via remote participation.

Revenue is generated through five streams: (1) Cuota Social membership fees, (2) per-activity fees (Ulpán de Hebreo at ARS $1,000–$1,250/month, Kabalá/Bridge at $100,000–$120,000/month, Beiajad seniors at $66,000–$88,000/month per couple, gym at $21,000–$30,000/month), (3) the Minian/Amigo de Amijai donation campaign (with USD $20/month international tier via PayPal, ARS tier via Donar Online), (4) corporate sponsorships (IDB Bank, Mirabaud, Perramus, Banco Hipotecario, Auth0), and (5) strategic institutional partnerships with the Jewish Agency, KKL, Keren Hayesod, Ofek Israelí, and Fundación IWO. Distribution is primarily direct through the physical temple, supplemented by self-serve virtual participation globally.

Name

Comunidad Amijai

Legal name

Comunidad Amijai

Website

https://amijai.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Community Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAJAA

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

SECONDARYBPAGAJAL

Places of Worship & Religious Facilities Operations (Cemeteries, Retreat Centers, Pilgrimage Sites)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

Keywords

• Jewish community services
• Religious education
• Lifecycle ceremonies
• Community center programs
• Jewish cultural activities

Headquarters

HQ city

Buenos Aires

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees (Cuota Social): Annual and monthly membership fees paid by community members ('Amigos de Amijai') to support ongoing operations, ceremonies, educational programs, and community services
2. Activity Fees: Fees charged for various paid programs and activities including Ulpán de Hebreo, Kabalá courses, Bridge classes, gym, cultural activities, and childcare programs
3. Donation Campaigns: Minian campaign and other fundraising initiatives soliciting donations from members both in Argentina (via Donar Online) and internationally (via PayPal in USD)
4. Corporate Sponsorships: Support from businesses and organizations listed as sponsors, providing financial backing for community activities and programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Comunidad Amijai operates as a Masorti (Conservative) Jewish community center in Buenos Aires, Argentina, providing religious services, formal and informal Jewish education, lifecycle ceremonies (brit milá, bar/bat mitzvá, weddings, funerals), cultural programming, and social support services to Jewish individuals and families. Founded in 2004 as an Asociación Civil (civil association / non-profit), it functions as a full-service synagogue and community hub serving the local Masorti movement.

Product overview

Comunidad Amijai is a Masorti Jewish community center in Buenos Aires, Argentina offering a comprehensive portfolio of spiritual, educational, cultural, and social programs. The core offerings center on religious services (Kabalat Shabat, Shajarit de Shabat, lifecycle ceremonies including Bar/Bat Mitzvá, weddings, and High Holy Days) and Jewish education (Beit Midrash, Hebrew ulpán, Kabbalah courses). Cultural programming includes Cine Club, Café Literario, choir, dance groups, and Yiddish Club. Social services encompass Adar Amijai for seniors, Contá Conmigo companionship, Milá grief support, and volunteer programs. Digital offerings include a podcast, virtual temple tours, digital prayer book, and newsletter. The community also operates Casa Malka for young adults (18-35) and partners with Colinas del Tiempo for cemetery services. Membership support comes through the Minian/Amigo donation program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Casa Malka: A dedicated space for young Jews aged 18-35 to share and develop their Jewish identity, featuring its own website at casamalka.org
• Adar
• Beit Midrash
• Alma - Voluntarios de Amijai
• Programa Iajad

Products and services

• Shabbat and Holiday Religious Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 85 families receive assistance and support programs for vulnerable populations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and moderate.

• Colinas del TiempocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partnership with Colinas del Tiempo Jewish cemetery (founded 1995) to provide end-of-life services, burial arrangements following Jewish law (Halajá), and funeral guidance. The partnership supports Project Amijai 2030 and offers 24/7 emergency assistance for members.
• IDB BankminorOthersCorporate sponsor supporting community programs and activities
• MirabaudminorOthersCorporate sponsor supporting community programs and activities
• PerramusminorOthersCorporate sponsor supporting community programs and activities
• Banco HipotecariominorOthersCorporate sponsor supporting community programs and activities
• Auth0minorOthersCorporate sponsor supporting community programs and activities
• KKL (Keren Kayemet LeYisrael)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerJewish National Fund partner supporting environmental and community projects aligned with Jewish tradition
• Agencia Judía (Jewish Agency for Israel)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Ulpán de Hebreo program and Aliá (immigration to Israel) support services
• Ofek IsraelímoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Ulpán de Hebreo program providing educational materials and teacher training from Israel
• Keren HayesodmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Ulpán de Hebreo program supporting Hebrew education initiatives
• Fundación IWO (Yiddish Scientific Institute)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner for Idish Club cultural program preserving Yiddish language and cultural heritage
• BBYO ArgentinamoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth programming partnership hosting joint Shabbat experiences and leadership activities for Jewish teens from Argentina, Uruguay, and Chile
• ORT ArgentinamoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution partner in commemorative events including Trazos de Vida for AMIA anniversary
• Club Náutico HacoajmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in commemorative events and Jewish community activities, part of Iajad program for youth
• Centro de Formación Digital del GCABAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDigital literacy program partnership for seniors ('Valientes Digitales') teaching smartphone and technology skills
• Masorti ArgentinamoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated with Masorti movement, the Conservative/Masorti branch of Judaism in Latin America
• Seminario Rabínico Latinoamericano Marshall T. MeyercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRabbinic seminary providing religious leadership, theological guidance, and ordaining rabbis for the community
• Fundación Navarro ViolaminorOthersFoundation that awarded the Contá Conmigo program with the XXI Premio Bienal Personas Mayores
• Mariel Imar CateringminorOthersCatering partner for Shabbat dinners and community events

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Movimiento Masorti Argentina: The umbrella Masorti (Conservative) movement organization with which Comunidad Amijai is affiliated. Coordinates other Masorti communities across Argentina and Latin America, including kehillot that compete with Amijai within the same denomination.
• Templo Libertad / NCI (Nueva Comunidad Israelita): Reform/Progressive Jewish community in Buenos Aires offering religious services, education, and cultural programming in the same city as Comunidad Amijai, with similar membership/dues model and lifecycle service portfolio.
• Fundación Tzedaká: Buenos Aires Jewish organization focused on social assistance, poverty relief, and community welfare. Overlaps with Amijai's vulnerable-family programs (the 85 families served) and competes for philanthropic donations targeting Jewish social services.
• AMIA (Asociación Mutual Israelita Argentina): The largest and most prominent Jewish community institution in Buenos Aires, operating a synagogue, community center, social services, education programs, and cemetery services. Directly comparable to Comunidad Amijai as a multi-vertical Jewish community organization serving the same geographic market.
• Congregación Israelita de la República Argentina (CIRA): Another major Ashkenazi synagogue and community organization in Buenos Aires, offering lifecycle ceremonies, education, and community programming. Directly competes with Comunidad Amijai for dues-paying families and lifecycle events in the same metropolitan area.

Regional players

• Club Náutico Hacoaj: A large Jewish sports and social club in Buenos Aires that co-hosts the Iajad youth program with Comunidad Amijai. Competes for member time and dues on the recreational/sports side while partnering on youth programming — a hybrid competitor/partner.

Others

• ORT Argentina: Jewish educational network and current partner of Comunidad Amijai for commemorative events. Indirectly comparable as a Jewish institutional network in Buenos Aires, and a likely distribution partner for Amijai's programming.
• Seminario Rabínico Latinoamericano Marshall T. Meyer: The rabbinic seminary that provides religious leadership and ordains rabbis for Comunidad Amijai. Closely aligned institutionally — the seminary supplies Amijai's rabbinic human capital and shares the Masorti-Latin American mission.

Broad incumbents

• JCC Manhattan: A flagship Jewish Community Center that operates a comparable mix of religious services, cultural programming, senior services, fitness, and education. A useful scale and programming benchmark for what an Amijai-style operation looks like at higher maturity and budget.
• JCC Association of North America: The umbrella network of Jewish Community Centers across the US. Amijai operates the same community-center-plus-synagogue model on a smaller, single-site scale; the JCC model demonstrates how the Amijai template could scale into a multi-site network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/comunidadamijai
• Facebookfacebook.com/COMUNIDADAMIJAI
• Instagraminstagram.com/comunidad_amijai
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/comunidad-amijai

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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