Our Mission is You

Our Mission is You

Thank you for answering our call!

“We need each other, and not just now. Thank you for keeping at it for all of us.”

Not necessarily what you expect to hear when you call someone and ask them for money, which is what makes 36 Hours of Jewish Long Beach different. When we say that Our Mission is You, we mean it.

Our mission is for the Toddler who is going to school for the first time, giving their parents the peace of mind knowing they are in a safe, family-friendly environment, built with Jewish values that are lived day-to-day in the classroom. Our mission is for the adult whose wellness journey isn’t always a straight line and prefers to work out with their community, because wellness is meant to be shared. Our mission is for the senior, who can have their mind, body, and soul fed through luncheons, game days, education, and fitness tailored to them. Our mission is for the young adults on college campuses, whose Jewish identity is uncompromisable, and who need the resources to continue their Jewish journey.

Our mission is for Jews locally and worldwide, from Long Beach to South America, to the Former Soviet Union, to Israel, and beyond, to meet their needs in partnership with the world’s leading humanitarian organizations. For over 77 years, Jewish Long Beach has had many names, but one mission: you. 

Together, over 140 of you answered our call, responded to an email appeal, and returned envelopes, pledging over $150,000 in support for Jewish Long Beach’s Annual Campaign. This fuels:

A Safer Space

We have updated our security protocols and improved our infrastructure at the Alpert JCC

Community Relations

Enhanced programming with community partners to reach those looking for a Jewish home.

New Aquatics + Event Space

Our beautiful new Mary Alpert Pool and outdoor social space opens just in time for a summer of endless fun!

Dynamic Programming

We are adjusting our programming to better serve the needs of our expanding community

Thinking Forward

We are investing building a vibrant, next-generation organization ready to serve a thriving Jewish community.

Supporting Israel

We continue to strengthen our ties with Israel and provide support to Jewish communities worldwide.

While 36 Hours may be over, you are not too late in making your 2025 Annual Campaign gift! Every gift, no matter the size, provides the vital resources that ensure our local Jewish community’s ability to grow meaningfully, from generation to generation. For more information about donating, contact Kevin Giser at kgiser@jewishlongbeach.org or (562) 426-7601 ext. 1011

Visit jewishlongbeach.org/donate

Call (562) 426-7601

Checks payable to Jewish Long Beach