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About Shtetl 2.0™ Membership

Shtetl 2.0™ is a grass-roots community of neighbors helping neighbors. Our members are the heart of everything we do!

Your membership donation supports programs and ensures that people of all income levels can participate. Just as important, membership offers connection—a chance to belong to a caring community as we age together.

You decide how involved you’d like to be. Some members enjoy attending programs, others help plan events or share their skills, and many simply value being part of a warm and welcoming network. Over time, members may also offer mutual support, such as friendly check-in calls, visits, or—once our services grow—help with rides, errands, pets, or technology.

See more information about joining by donation to the Founders' Fund here.

Accessibility, Inclusion, and Belonging

Shtetl 2.0™ is committed to being a welcoming community across differences of age, gender, race, sexual orientation, physical ability, education, income, and marital status.

We recognize that physical or mobility challenges can make participation difficult—and that these challenges may arise for any of us over time. Whenever possible, we offer programs both in-person and online (hybrid), so members can participate in ways that feel comfortable and accessible.

Most programs—especially those offered on Zoom—are open regardless of where you live. As we develop volunteer-based support services (such as driving or errands), some services may be limited by geography, with membership options reflecting different levels of benefits.

Members of Shtetl 2.0™ are welcome to belong to other Village organizations as well, whether locally or seasonally.

Shtetl 2.0 : NWPhilly Jews & Friends Aging in Community
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