The Jewish Center

What The Jewish Center does

The Jewish Center is a 107-year-old member-supported synagogue located at 131 West 86th Street on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Operating as a traditional Orthodox/Conservative congregation, it delivers daily and Shabbat religious services across multiple minyanim (Hashkama, main sanctuary, and Young Leadership), holiday observances, lifecycle event support (b'nai mitzvah, weddings, shiva), and a broad educational portfolio anchored by Jewish Center University for Talmud, Halacha, and Jewish philosophy study.

Its programmatic surface spans a Youth Department (Family Minyan, Teen Minyan, summer programming), a Young Leadership track for young adults, a Sisterhood, an Israel Activism committee with a dedicated Israel Support Center, a Business Networking Committee, JC Connections, and a chesed (community service) network covering Chevra Kadisha, Bikkur Cholim hospital visits, the Shiva Meals Committee, and hospitality. The organization is staffed by approximately 8 employees and a clergy team that, as of mid-2026, was in transition following Cantor Green's departure.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid non-profit model: recurring membership dues (undisclosed), recurring and one-time donations including a Yom Kippur Appeal and One Gift campaign, tiered bulletin advertising ($125-$1,000 per insertion in the weekly Shabbat Bulletin), tiered event sponsorships ($18-$1,800 for Kiddush, Seudah Shlishit, and Tisha B'av programs), and facilities rentals for lifecycle and community events. Digital infrastructure is delivered through ShulCloud, a third-party synagogue CMS that powers the website (jewishcenter.org), member login, event calendar, online donations, and bulletin publishing, with member acquisition driven by community referrals, a newcomers guide, the website, the Shabbat Bulletin, WhatsApp group communications, and social media (Facebook, YouTube).

Name

The Jewish Center

Legal name

The Jewish Center

Website

https://jewishcenter.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Jewish Center is a 107-year-old member-supported synagogue on Manhattan's Upper West Side delivering Orthodox religious services, Torah learning, youth and chesed programming, and lifecycle events to local Jewish families and young adults. Revenue is funded through membership dues, donations, bulletin advertising, event sponsorships, and facility rentals, with digital operations powered by ShulCloud.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services / Orthodox Synagogue

NAICS

Religious Organizations (81311)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Orthodox synagogue services
• Jewish religious services
• Torah education programs
• Synagogue community programming
• Jewish lifecycle events

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees for families and individuals to participate in synagogue services and programs.
2. Donations and Appeals: One-time and recurring donations including Yom Kippur appeal, general donations, and tribute gifts.
3. Bulletin Advertising: Advertising space sold in weekly Shabbat Bulletin (digital and print) at tiered pricing: Full Page ($1000), 1/2 Page ($500), 1/4 Page ($250), Business Card ($125).
4. Event Sponsorship: Sponsorship opportunities for events such as Kiddush celebrations, Seudah Shlishit lectures, and special programs at various contribution levels.
5. Facilities Rentals: Rental of synagogue facilities for events including bar/bat mitzvahs, weddings, and community events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Jewish Center is an Orthodox synagogue that provides daily and Shabbat religious services across multiple minyanim (Hashkama, main sanctuary, Young Leadership), Jewish education through Jewish Center University and Torah learning programs, youth and teen programming, and community chesed services such as Bikkur Cholim, Chevra Kadisha, and shiva meals. It also hosts lifecycle events (bar/bat mitzvahs, weddings), publishes a weekly Shabbat Bulletin, and rents its facilities for community events. Revenue is generated through membership dues, donations, bulletin advertising, event sponsorships, and facilities rentals.

Product overview

The Jewish Center operates as a traditional Conservative synagogue offering religious services, educational programming, and community programming. Its digital presence is powered by ShulCloud, a proprietary synagogue management platform providing website hosting, member management, event registration, and online donations. The organization publishes a weekly Shabbat Bulletin in both digital and print formats, maintains an interactive online calendar of religious services and community events, and provides Torah learning programs including lectures, Talmud study, and recorded audio content. Youth programming includes Family Minyan, Teen Minyan, and age-appropriate activities, while the Young Leadership program engages young adults through Beit Midrash study and social events. Chesed (community service) programs encompass hospital visits, funeral preparations, Shiva meals, and hospitality services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Weekly Shabbat Bulletin

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ShulCloudcoreTechnology or IntegrationShulCloud provides the proprietary content management system powering The Jewish Center's website, member portal, event calendar, donation processing, and bulletin distribution. The platform enables online membership management, event registration, and communication tools.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism: The denominational umbrella organization for Conservative synagogues in North America, providing resources, movement standards, and institutional support that shape The Jewish Center's operating context.
• Congregation Emanu-El: One of the largest and most established Reform synagogues in NYC, offering a broader portfolio of programming and serving a wider Manhattan catchment while competing for Upper West Side families.

Direct peers

• Lincoln Square Synagogue: Modern Orthodox synagogue located a few blocks from The Jewish Center on the Upper West Side, serving a similar demographic with comparable programming, daily minyanim, and adult education.
• Congregation B'nai Jeshurun: Large egalitarian congregation on the Upper West Side with robust programming, youth engagement, and community service initiatives that directly overlap with The Jewish Center's offerings.
• Stephen Wise Free Synagogue: Historic Upper West Side synagogue with a large membership base, similar programming breadth, and a comparable UWS member demographic.
• Young Israel of the West Side: Orthodox synagogue in the same UWS catchment area, competing for the same member families with similar religious services, youth programming, and Shabbat hospitality.
• West Side Institutional Synagogue: Orthodox synagogue in the UWS/Hell's Kitchen area with similar religious programming, youth activities, and member demographics overlapping The Jewish Center's footprint.
• Park East Synagogue: Orthodox synagogue on the Upper East Side offering parallel service of traditional davening, youth programs, and member-driven programming for a comparable Manhattan Jewish demographic.
• Ansche Chesed: Upper West Side Conservative-leaning egalitarian congregation offering comparable religious services, adult education, and lifecycle event hosting in the same neighborhood.
• Congregation Shearith Israel: Historic Sephardic synagogue on the Upper West Side, comparable in longevity, programming depth, and UWS community presence to The Jewish Center.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCN2GI9cyZIMyZWBUPe0ttEg/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/jewishcenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-jewish-center

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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