What does Makom Hadash offer to Jewish innovation organizations?

Makom Hadash offers space and office services to members, and a range of networking and educational programming to the range of smaller Jewish organizations.  Member organizations pay a single monthly fee.  For those who reserve office space, this includes all rent, utilities, and office services; for both residents and non-residents it includes a range of office support and programming.   Many Makom Hadash programs are open to both members and non-members.

Resident member organizations house their principal or regional offices at Makom Hadash.  Membership includes desks and chairs, file space and cabinet storage.  In addition, the single monthly fee includes

• A telephone and one telephone line per desk with unlimited local and national calling; additional phone lines can be available for a modest charge
• Unlimited high-speed Internet, wireless network, and maintenance
• Utilities, cleaning, building security, insurance for the premises and for property supplied by Makom Hadash

Non-resident members have the use of a hot desk and other office amenities on an occasional basis, typically one or two days a week.  It includes

• A telephone number for incoming calls with a voice mailbox
• A mailbox
• Use of the office high-speed Internet and wireless network

All members also have

• Access to copier, fax, network printer, and postage machines, meeting rooms and informal gathering spaces, and seating for visitors, interns and volunteers
• Use of Makom Hadash kitchenette, including refrigerators, microwave, glass plates, and dairy cutlery
• Access to the building gym, with locker room and shower, and the rooftop garden
• Secure bicycle storage in Makom Hadash space
• Member programming including weekly community learning, group lunches, Jewish study opportunities, and professional development
• Preference for external programming, including seminars

Programs for both members and others include

• Workshops and learning for staff
• Seminars on topics of interest to many innovation-sector organizations
• Inexpensive space for Jewish innovation groups’ meetings and member events
• Community of practice gatherings and specialized meet-ups
• Flexible space for Jewish arts organizations  to reserve for rehearsals and workshops outside of business hours
• Opportunities to collaborate with other similarly-scaled or –staged organizations on program and on back-end infrastructure

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