NowGen PHX

05/28/2026

Congratulations to all of the Jewish News AZ 18 Under 50 honorees! We’re incredibly grateful to work alongside so many of you as you help strengthen and enrich our community. Thank you for your leadership, dedication, and all that you do.

05/05/2026

Mazel tov to our phenomenal Director of Family & Volunteer Engagement, Marcy Lewis.

Last week at the PJ Library International conference, five individuals were awarded the first-ever PJ Library Golden Ticket, with a prize from program founder Harold Grinspoon, in recognition of their outstanding efforts in creating innovative growth strategies. ⁠
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- Marcy Lewis, from Phoenix, was recognized for building an extraordinary bridge between PJ Library and local Jewish organizations. ⁠
- Allison Granet, from Austin, was recognized for going far beyond the usual spaces to find families where they live, work, and play.⁠
- Alyssa Kaitz, from Boston, was recognized for experimenting with new online strategies to engage families. ⁠
- Erica Danziger, from Western Bergen County, NJ, and Risa Goldstein, from LA, were each recognized for investing in strategies to welcome new families.⁠
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Congratulations to all of these PJ Library program professionals — and to their communities! We are all so lucky to benefit from your work and creativity.

04/21/2026

04/15/2026

Host an event on us.

There are 113,200 Jews in the Greater Phoenix area, and each connection matters.

After two years of success with NowGen Gather Grants, CJP is expanding this impact to the entire community, helping people build Jewish relationships how, when, and where it feels most authentic and meaningful.

Your event is not too small.

Introducing CJP Get Together Grants, offering up to $180 to bring your Jewish experiences to life. From happy hours and wine and paint nights to wellness events, Shabbat dinners, holiday celebrations, sports leagues, and more, create something meaningful that brings people together.

Rolling applications now open. Apply at http://phoenixcjp.org/gather. Let’s gather.

04/06/2026

Applications close this weekend for the next cohort of our Leadership and Advancement Series (LAS).

This one-year experience is designed to cultivate emerging Jewish leaders in Greater Phoenix (ages 22–40).

Build relationships, explore Jewish identity, strengthen leadership skills, while deepening your impact in Jewish Phoenix and beyond.

To apply, visit the link in our bio.

03/31/2026

“The Center for Jewish Philanthropy of Greater Phoenix LAS Program was incredibly impactful for me. It connected me with driven individuals who offered valuable guidance, and my mentor was phenomenal in supporting my growth.” - Raquel

Apply for LAS at https://phoenixcjp.regfox.com/las2026.

03/23/2026

Our newcomers brunch with through NowGen Gather Grants brought together an amazing crew of 20s & 30s. Thanks to everyone who showed up—we’re just getting started.

Want to host your own gathering? Message us!

03/20/2026

We are hiring a Director of Young Leadership Campaign to lead our efforts in engaging young professionals and driving annual fundraising! This role is responsible for developing young leadership programs, building donor relationships, managing campaign strategy, and working closely with volunteers and community partners. If you have experience in nonprofit fundraising and enjoy building relationships and leading initiatives, we encourage you to apply. Link in bio.