The Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center

What The Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center does

The Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center is the cultural and educational programming arm of Temple Emanu-El (Congregation Emanu-El of the City of New York), one of the largest Reform Judaism congregations in the world, operating from a single location at One East 65th Street in Manhattan. The center functions as a nonprofit cultural institution offering public lectures, concerts, film screenings, panel discussions, and panel-based civic forums — most recently a June 2026 NY-12 Congressional Candidate Forum co-presented with the Jewish Democratic Council of America. Its core product surface includes the Skirball Academy, an adult-education sub-brand with tiered courses in Modern Hebrew, Prayerbook Hebrew, Introduction to Judaism, and Jewish cultural studies; an annual multi-year thematic series such as America at 250, which includes a recurring Orchestra of St. Luke's concert (the orchestra's 52nd appearance at Temple Emanu-El); and curated international group travel to Israel (2026, ~$5,000/person) and Spain (2026, ~$11,750/person, capped at 30 adults). The technology stack is intentionally minimal: a WordPress website, Eventbrite for ticketing, Vimeo for on-demand recordings, and a closed-captioned livestream platform that supports both in-person and virtual attendance.

The Streicker Center's business model is a hybrid of four recurring and transactional revenue streams. Annual donor-membership through the Friends of Streicker program provides the structural backbone, with four tiers ranging from $3,600 (Bronze, 2 reserved tickets) to $25,000+ (Platinum, premier seating and special recognition), generating predictable recurring revenue from high-net-worth individuals. Skirball Academy courses ($75-$720 per series) generate per-course fees with member discounts. Group travel programs generate deposits and final payments with non-refundable terms. General donations ($18-$25,000+) provide supplementary revenue through the online giving platform. Programming is supported by academic partnerships with Brandeis University (Dr. Jonathan Sarna), Princeton University (Dr. Laura Arnold Leibman), and Yeshiva University (Dr. Eric Goldman), with named clergy from the parent congregation.

The center reaches an estimated 60,000+ in-person attendees and 460,000+ virtual attendees annually, for a total addressable reach of more than half a million people across its physical venue and global livestream. Marketing is conducted through social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, LinkedIn), an email mailing list, Eventbrite registration, and an on-demand Vimeo archive. The organization operates with a lean staff of approximately 6 employees led by Executive Director Dr. Gady Levy, with additional support from Senior Director Erika Resnick, Assistant Director Ari Shane Weitz, Director of Strategic Philanthropy & Engagement Jamie Allen Black, and Creative Director Hadass Attia. Board governance is provided by Temple Emanu-El President Gregg Rechler and Senior Rabbi Joshua M. Davidson.

Name

The Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center

Legal name

Congregation Emanu-El of the City of New York

Website

https://streicker.nyc

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center is the nonprofit cultural arm of Temple Emanu-El in New York, offering Jewish educational lectures, concerts, Skirball Academy adult-education classes, curated travel to Israel and Spain, and livestreamed programming that reaches more than 520,000 people annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cultural & Educational Programming

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Educational Services (611), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Religious Heritage, Sacred Sites & Genealogy/Faith Roots Tour Operators (THAKAHAO), Community Center Education Programs (EDAAAFAB), Jewish Heritage & Israel Pilgrimage Travel Agencies (THAKAHAC)

Keywords

• Jewish cultural programming
• Adult Jewish education
• Hebrew language classes
• Cultural travel programs
• Religious community 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, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Friends of Streicker Membership Program: Annual membership program with four tiers (Bronze $3,600, Silver $5,400, Gold $10,000, Platinum $25,000+) providing complimentary event tickets, class admissions, and recognition benefits. This is a recurring annual revenue stream from donor-members.
2. Skirball Academy Classes: Hebrew language and religious education classes offered in-person and online. Pricing varies by class ($75-$540), with member discounts available. One-time fee per class series.
3. Group Travel Programs: Organized cultural trips to Israel and Spain with all-inclusive pricing. Israel 2026 trip priced at $4,999-$5,000 per person; Spain 2026 trip at $11,750 per person. Revenue from deposits and final payments.
4. General Donations: Tax-deductible donations at various levels ($25-$25,000+) through online giving platform. Minimum credit card gift of $18.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center is the cultural and educational programming arm of Congregation Emanu-El of the City of New York. It delivers Jewish cultural programming including public lectures, concerts, film screenings, and panel discussions; adult education through the Skirball Academy (Hebrew language instruction, Introduction to Judaism, Jewish studies, and film courses); organized cultural travel programs to Israel and Spain; and a tiered Friends of Streicker donor-membership program offering event access and class admission benefits.

Product overview

The Temple Emanu-El Streicker Cultural Center is a cultural and educational institution serving as a nexus for Jewish life, offering diverse programs including public events and lectures, Skirball Academy adult education classes, group travel experiences, and virtual livestream services. The Center reaches over 60,000 in-person attendees and 460,000 virtual attendees annually through its programming, which includes the Skirball Academy language and Jewish studies courses, America at 250 historical lecture series, Orchestra of St. Luke's concerts, Hebrew language instruction at multiple levels, cultural trips to Israel and Spain, and a Friends of Streicker membership program providing exclusive access to events and classes. Past event recordings are available on demand via Vimeo streaming.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Skirball Academy: Educational institution within the Streicker Center offering Hebrew language classes, Jewish studies, and cultural courses for adults.

Products and services

• Events and Lectures

Quantifiable outcome

• Reaches over 135,000 people annually
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Jewish Democratic Council of America (JDCA)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 June 2026JDCA co-presented the NY-12 Candidate Forum on June 3, 2026, bringing together Democratic candidates for NY-12 Congressional District to discuss issues important to Jewish voters. The forum was moderated by JDCA CEO Halie Soifer and held at the Streicker Center.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Sefaria: Digital platform for Jewish textual learning with classes, sheets, and educational content. Comparable in its adult Jewish education mission but delivered through a free, technology-first channel rather than in-person events.
• YIVO Institute for Jewish Research: NYC-based institute dedicated to preserving and studying Jewish history through lectures, archives, and cultural programming. Comparable public-programming model focused on Jewish heritage and educational outreach.

Direct peers

• 92nd Street Y (92Y): Premier NYC cultural and educational institution offering lectures, classes, concerts, and adult education with a similar Jewish heritage and mixed secular programming model. Direct overlap in event-based cultural programming targeting the same Manhattan donor and intellectual audience.
• JCC Manhattan: Jewish Community Center on the Upper West Side offering adult education, cultural events, arts programming, and Hebrew instruction. Comparable cross-format Jewish cultural and educational programming serving the same NYC Jewish demographic.
• Skirball Cultural Center: Los Angeles-based Jewish cultural center named for the same Skirball family, operating concerts, lectures, and education programs. Functionally a sister institution offering the same mix of Jewish cultural programming and adult learning.

Others

• UJA-Federation of New York: Largest local philanthropy funder of Jewish communal life in NYC, including many of the same beneficiary institutions. Relevant as a funder and ecosystem convener rather than a direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• American Jewish University (Hebrew Union College): Major Jewish educational institution offering adult learning, rabbinic training, and cultural programming. Provides comparison at the scale of organized Jewish adult education and Reform movement programming.
• The Jewish Museum: Established NYC institution preserving and interpreting Jewish art and culture via exhibitions and public programs. Operates at a larger scale than the Streicker Center but shares the adult Jewish cultural programming and lecture audience.
• Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS): Major seminary offering public lectures, adult education, and Jewish cultural programming alongside academic credentialing. Provides a benchmark for adult Jewish learning in NYC, including Hebrew and Jewish studies.

Regional players

• Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust: NYC-based Jewish heritage institution offering cultural programming, exhibitions, and educational outreach. Similar mission of preserving Jewish history and serving the NYC Jewish community through cultural engagement.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/streickercenter
• Facebookfacebook.com/streickercenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/streickercenter
• Instagraminstagram.com/streickercenter

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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