The Canal Pioneer | $72 (4x Chai)

Honoring the first Jewish settlers who arrived in Buffalo via the Erie Canal in the early 1800s.

• Founding Status: Recognition as a "Founding Pioneer" on our website and in the inaugural museum program.
• The "JMB in the Know" Newsletter: Quarterly digital updates on our progress, including "Artifact Spotlights" from our emerging exhibitions.
• Charter Decal: A "Founding Member" window cling for your home or car.

Our anchor tier. "Kehillah" is Hebrew for community.

• Founding Year Pin: A limited-edition "I Helped Build It" enamel pin featuring the museum logo.
• Advance Access: Priority registration for events and exhibitions.
• Includes all "Canal Pioneer" benefits.
• 2 General Admission Tickets to Jews in the News event.

A nod to Buffalo’s steel history and the enduring spirit of the Jewish community.

• The Founder’s Registry: Your name permanently etched on a "Founding Members" tribute display in our future physical lobby.
• Curator’s Roundtable: Invitation to an annual private briefing with the Board and lead curators to see items currently being archived.
• Four General Admission tickets to Jews in the News Event
• Includes all "Kehillah Visionary" benefits.

The Legacy Patron| $1,800 (100x Chai)

• Private Experience: A private, guided tour for the family (up to 6 people) of the Jewish Museum of Buffalo led by the Director.
• The Director’s Round Table: An annual invitation to a private, "State of the Museum" cocktail reception. This is an intimate look at the architectural plans, upcoming exhibit designs, and the strategic roadmap before they are shared with the general public.
• 2 VIP Tickets to the Jews in the News Event
• Includes all “Steel & Spirit Patron” benefits.

The City of Good Neighbors Patron | $5,400 (300x Chai)

• VIP Event Access: 4 VIP tickets to the Jews in the News event, including priority seating and access to the pre-event VIP reception.
• Community Leadership Recognition: Prominent name on all event materials, digital signage, and annual donor wall as a City of Good Neighbors founding member
• Private Museum Reception: Opportunity to host a private evening gathering or reception at the Jewish Museum of Buffalo for up to 25 guests (facility rental waived).
• Includes all “Legacy Patron” benefits (Private Director-led family tour, invitation to The Director’s Round Table, and all lower-tier perks).