The Chai Society of Wagner College is dedicated to the strengthening of ties between the College and the Jewish community. Through support for academic studies and co-curricular activities, the Chai Society promotes knowledge and understanding of the richness of the Jewish experience.

The Chai Society at Wagner College:
In 1883,
Wagner College was founded upon the need to be a part of an underserved community. Over the years, this community has changed and grown; however, Wagner’s commitment to community has remained. Today,
Wagner College is proud of its long years of serving a diverse community, and seeks to build on this foundation of valuing and embracing difference.
Wagner College seeks to recruit students from all groups: religious, ethnic, racial, sexual, demographic and cultural.

As a long-standing member of the
New York City community,
Wagner College is actively reaching out to the Jewish community by establishing the Chai Society, dedicated to the strengthening of ties between the College and the Jewish community. All contributions will support the mission of the Chai Society.

The Chai Society strives to:
• strengthen the connection between the
Staten Island community and
Wagner College;
• enrich Jewish programming and the Jewish student population at
Wagner College; and
• attract and retain a growing Jewish presence at
Wagner College.

 

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Members of the Chai Society at a recent event
 

Annual Membership
The Members of the Chai Society of
Wagner College represent a group of community leaders from
Staten Island, and the
New York metropolitan area. There are three types of membership: Charter, Sustaining, and Friend.

Charter Member
Charter Member families of the Society are eligible to enroll by making an annual contribution of $1,800. Charter Member families receive the following, plus all benefits of the Sustaining Members:
• special lunch with Wagner’s president, Dr. Richard Guarasci and provost, Dr. Devorah Lieberman;
• pre-theatre dinners;
• Chai Society Charter Member pin.

Sustaining Member
Sustaining Member families of the Chai Society can apply for membership by making an annual contribution of $1,000.
Benefits include:
• automatic membership in the Wagner College Inner Circle of donors whish includes invitations to special events and receptions, including the Wagner College Holiday Gathering;
• special invitations to College Theatre productions;
• two issues of the Chai Society newsletter each year;
• ability to audit classes;
• invited participation in Wagner College Jewish programming and events throughout the year;
• Chai Society membership meetings;
• Chai society Sustaining Member pin.

Friends of the Chai Society
Become a Friend of the Chai Society by making a gift of $100 to $999. Your gift will further support and build Jewish community programming at Wagner and outreach to the
Staten Island community. As a Friend of the Chai Society you will receive two issues of the Chai Society Newsletter and be invited to Chai Society lectures and the Chai Speakers’ Series.

Founding the Chai Society
Individuals committed to the partnership Wagner College has established with the Staten Island community comprise the Chai Society. Thanks to their efforts,
Wagner College provides students, faculty, staff and our local community with events, speakers, historical and contemporary perspectives on Jewish life as well as perspectives on the contributions of the Jewish community to our vibrant society.

Wagner's Gift Giving Toll Free Number Now Available For Use! Wagner's Toll Free Annual Giving Gift Number is now up and running. You may call 888-231-2252 Monday-Friday 9am-5pm to speak to a Development staff member.

*Credit Card Gifts Only*

Please include your name, class year (if applicable),  and credit card number and expiration date. Your gift to the Wagner College Annual Fund will help support student scholarships.

For More Information
The Chai Society at Wagner College is facilitated through the joint efforts of the Office of Development and the Office of the Provost and is led by Dr. Devorah Lieberman, provost and vice president for academic affairs; Dr. Ronald Avis, chair of fundraising for the Chai Society; and Dr. Rabbi Unger, scholar-in-residence. For more information about the Chai Society or to join, please contact Clare Rich, director of development at Reynolds House at 718-390-3304, or crich@wagner.edu.