Hungarian Jews once faced extinction. But thanks to the support of Jews like you, the Hungarian Jewish community is again flourishing and anticipates a promising future. JCC Budapest — Bálint Ház is the beating heart of this community.
Now is the moment to build upon our success. The JCC Budapest has the potential to strengthen not only Hungarian Jews, but to serve as a beacon for all Jewish people. To reach this larger community, we must invest in improving the JCC’s facilities and expanding its programming.
Amid rising global antisemitism, the JCC is a necessary place for Jews to embrace their identities. Our community is especially important for young Jews because it provides them with a vision and hope for a vibrant Jewish life that they can choose to adopt. Supporting the JCC ensures that there is a place in Budapest where Jewish people can embrace their Jewish heritage with the knowledge that they are part of a global Jewish community.
You have an opportunity to play a vital role in the story of Hungarian — and global — Jewish life. As the next generation of Hungarian Jews rediscovers their heritage, you can ensure they continue to have a thriving and supportive community to share it with.
By joining our donor tiers, your generosity helps sustain and grow the vibrant programs and events that define our community. Here are just a few examples of how your support could make a difference.
Below $360/year
Your contribution might help a child attend one of our popular holiday family programs, creating cherished memories.
Between $360-$1799/year
Your donation could cover the participation cost for someone with special educational needs to join our spring camp.
Between $1800-$2499/year
Your support may fund the screening of an international film at our annual Jewish and Israeli Film Festival, sharing stories and perspectives from around the world.
Between $2500-$4999/year
Your gift could sponsor a community-building Shabbat dinner, fostering connection and tradition.
Between $5000-$9999/year
Your generosity might underwrite the annual fee for a Shalom Club member, ensuring meaningful activities for seniors.
$10,000 and above/year
Your donation could help underwrite one of our signature events—such as Judafest, our Film Festival, Chanucatalyst, or Shavuot—that bring our community together in celebration.
Benjamin Alpert, Daniel Alpert, Jody Alpert, Max Alpert, Wanda Grasu in honor of Dan Alpert, Jonathan Allan, David Altschul, Bruce Freyer in honor of Joel and Sheri Beckman, Susan Hock in honor of Joel Beckman, Sheri Bell, Michelle Berman, Hadar Boker, Holly Boker, Daniel Burkeman, Julian Bussgang, Carol Caplan, Gerald Creem, Janet Dashevsky, Yaron Deckel, David Dulberg, Gideon Epstein, Mindy and Andrew Feldman, Lois Fioretti, Linda Foley, Daniel Zaas in honor of Erika Gold, Gerald Goldman, Robyn Goren, Howard Goren, Toni Greenberg, Frances and Joel Grossman Charitable Fund, Jose G Hernandez, Franceska Isaly, Ben Jablonover, Ron Kaplan, Wendy Kantor, Sarah Kayle, Rena and Shalom Kieval Family Fund, Joanna Kramer, Erika Gold in honor of Maryann Lannoch, Benjamin Lehrman, Honey Levick, Jil Levick, Jonathan Craft in honor of Herbert Lichtenstein, Glenys Lindenberg, Jordyn Loring, Luda, Michael and Ruth B. Margolin Fund, Adir Koschitzky in honor of Rachel Meyerowitz, Henry Morton in honor of Rachel Meyerowitz, Miles, Michael Mintz, Victor Ney, Barbara Craft in honor of Susy Oster, Rabbi Michael Paley, Richard Rossman dedicated to Rabbi Michael Paley, Marissa Porter, Bruce and Debby Powell, Jordana Price, Linda Rattner Nunn, Shael Rosenbaum, Richard Rossman, Lynne Rubin, Dikla Schaap, Robyn Goldberg in honor of Sheri and Fred Schenk, Frederic Schragger, Moshe Shamah, Scott, Zach Silver, Linda Singer, David Steinberg, Steven VanGrack, Erika Gold in honor of Cheryl Warner, Alex Weisler and Rabbi Alex Braver, Eileen and Mark Wesley, Julia Winston, Yakov and Mushky, Daniel Zaas, Andreas Petrou-Zeniou.
Howard Abner, Sara Cass in honor of Dan Alpert, A Richard Barros and Andrea L Barros. Wendy Sandler in honor of Joel Beckman, Amy and Jonathan Bergner, Richard Biller, Harold Brooks, Leslie and Shlomo Caspi, Johanna Chanin, Judith Darsky, Jane Fantel, Gregory Feldman, Daniel Gellert, Jill Gellert, Josh Gellert, Phil Gellert, Cynthia Gersony, Alan Gill, Michael Paley in honor of Bob and Jayne Goodman, Mary Haskins in honor of Susanna Green, Rabbi Mordechai Harris, Rabbi David and Debbie Kornberg, Daniel Kramer, Gary Krausz, Herbert Lichtenstein, Philip Lieberman, The Lelkes-Palgon Charitable Fund, Alyssa Mass, Berry Meyerowitz, Lori Rosenthal dedicated to Rachel Meyerowitz, Ronald A. Nagel, Michael Oliver, Jan Olofson, Elissa Oshinsky in honor of Marilyn Gellert, Arleen Priest, David Rabin, Ilana Rabie, Cheryl Rattner-Price, Leslie Richmond, Katty Rosenstock, Linda Schottenstein Fisher, Robyn Schneider, Samuel Spector, Oliver Steinberg, Leslie Teicher, Harold Treiber, Beth and Hawkeye Wayne, Michael D. Weinberg, Carolyn Wilkov, Scott Zeger.
Carol Becker, Doron Epstein, Meira Fleisch, Janie and Adam Frieman, Abby Goldstein, Amy Lebovitz, Michele Levin, Michael Novick, Traci and Jeff Rollins, Betsy and Richard Sheerr, Laura Solomon, Isaac Sonnenfeldt, Zigman Giving Fund.
Martine Fleischman , Judi Gottschalk, IKAR , Carol and Ted (z”l) Levy, Zev Nagel, Rafael Pastor, in memory of his grandfather Karoly Wilhelm (1886-1951), a prominent leader of the Budapest Jewish community in the 1940s, Julie Platt, Cheryl Fishbein and Phil Schatten, Lynn Schenk, Steven E. and Gloria F. Vogel Family Philanthropic Fund, Susan and Eric Weisman, Gary Zimmerman.
Eva Gero & John Cillag, Irene Fayn, Howard and Lisa Miller Philanthropic Fund, Alan Reinitz, In honor of Blanka Reinitz z”l; Rabbi Kalonymus Kalman z”l and Rebbetzin Roza Reinitz z”l; Majer z”l and Betti z”l Gottlieb, Sydelle Sonkin, Harriet and Marc Suvall, Sandra and Edward Weinstein
Anonymous, Balint Charities, Andres Balint Charitable Trust, Beckman Family Foundation, The Jack Buncher Foundation, Dorot Foundation, Gellert Goldreich Family, The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation , Susanna and David Green, Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas, JDC, Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County, The Rosaline Katz Family Foundation, Robin and Neil Kramer, Charles and Seryl Kushner, Lisa and Victor Kohn, Cathi and David Luski, Drs. John and Daisy Merey, David Moore, The Plum Foundation, Stan and Barbara (z”l) Rabin, George & Martha Rich Foundation (Langer Family), Shari and Frederick Schenk, Louis B. Thalheimer and Family, United Jewish Federation of Tidewater, The Alexander (z’l) and Valerie Viterbi Fund at the JCF of San Diego, Sharon and David Wax, Nicky Yakubovich
