named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Dormitory and Housing Support
Management of dormitory buildings adjacent to 770 for student housing, providing both physical and communal structure during the year
One-on-One Chassidic Guidance (Hadracha)
Individual mentorship by rabbis to address spiritual, emotional, and academic challenges; includes personal goal-setting and regular check-ins
Public Internet Computer Access
Secure, filtered public computers for essential communication (email, banking), reducing the need for smartphones with internet access
Yissachar Zevulun Learning Program
Personalized learning tracks with stipends for students to focus on Torah study; includes tailored study paths and support for both advanced and struggling learners
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Jewish Dual-Curriculum Education 1 activity
- Delivers structured and supported Torah study programsProvides full-year, intensive Torah study programs for over 450 students, including frameworks like Ishbitz-Zhydachov and Shluchim, with personalized academic support, study partnerships, and spiritual guidance to strengthen commitment and deepen learning.
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Distribution of PPE and Crisis Supplies 1 activity
- Managed pandemic-related student quarantine operationsOrganized and executed a centralized quarantine program in Connecticut during the pandemic, including transportation logistics and medical coordination, to ensure student safety and continuity of care.
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Student Housing and Residential Services 1 activity
- Operates dormitory housing and residential facilities for studentsManages multiple dormitories and residential buildings, including the acquisition and equipping of new facilities such as building 755 adjacent to 749, to provide safe and conducive living environments for male Hasidic students engaged in full-time study at Tomchei Temimim – 770.
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Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
- Organizes parent orientation and engagement eventsHosts virtual educational orientation events and lectures for over 250 parents annually to prepare them for their children's participation in the 'Kvutza' program, fostering collaboration between families and educational staff.
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Financial Support for Rabbinical Students 1 activity
- Provides financial stipends to students for full-time Torah studyOffers monthly and generous living stipends to over 450 students, enabling them to focus on intensive religious study without financial concerns. The support is central to the organization's mission of facilitating uninterrupted Torah learning.
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Jewish Textual and Educational Publishing 1 activity
- Published scholarly works of Torah studySupports and publishes student-authored Torah scholarship, including four books and a special commemorative volume titled "Shiru LaMelech" for the Rebbe’s 120th birthday, contributing to religious academic output.
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Jewish Religious Education and Outreach 1 activity
- Registers newborn boys into yeshiva and issues formal certificatesAdministers a ceremonial registration program for newborn boys, formally enrolling them in the yeshiva following circumcision and issuing certificates signed by organizational leadership, thereby establishing early religious affiliation and continuity.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Develops and shares educational innovations and program modelsCreates and disseminates educational methodologies and frameworks, such as those developed for the 'Kvutza' year, to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes, aligned with the Rebbe’s vision and enabling broader institutional adoption.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.50M
Contributions & grants$1.00M67%
Program service revenue$496K33%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.61M
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$486K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$862K
Cash$17K
Investments$0
Liabilities$236K
Net assets$626K
Liquid reserves0.1 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -12.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 3
- Meir Bukchin — Director
- Meir Kabakow — Executive Director
- Shlomo Wilhelm — Director
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- 770 Partner — Provides support beyond the central location of 770 for student housing and educational activities.
- Organization of Neighborhood Doctors Partner — Collaborated with the organization to arrange medical agreements for student quarantine and onboarding during the pandemic
- UNITED TALMIDEI HAKVUTZE INC Network — Implied affiliation as the U.S.-based support entity for the 'Yissachar Zevulun' program described on the kvutze.org website
- איגוד תלמידי הקבוצה Partner — Collaborates with the Association of Kvutza Students on educational and spiritual programming
- בית חיינו Partner — Yeshiva where newborn boys are registered following circumcision.
- הרב הראשי לישראל Government — Engages in dialogue with the Chief Rabbi of Israel regarding Torah scholarship and religious leadership
- ישיבות תות"ל Partner — Collaborates with and receives recognition from rabbis and leaders of Tzadikim institutions for its initiatives.
- ישיבת תומכי תמימים המרכזית Partner — פועל בשיתוף פעולה מלא עם הנהלת ורבני הישיבה
- ישיבת תומכי תמימים המרכזית 770 Partner — Primary yeshiva served by the association, forming the core of its educational mission.
- ישיבת תות"ל המרכזית Partner — Collaborates with the central TOTEL yeshiva in organizing student transitions and educational events
- מכון חנה Partner — Collaborates on institutional publications featuring student images or videos
- תומכי תמימים – 770 Partner — Partner yeshiva where students participate in study programs.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Holistic Student Support Ecosystemmethodology: holistic_student_supportBy integrating educational, financial, emotional, and spiritual support through a dedicated team of rabbis and staff, students experience sustained engagement in Torah study without disruption.
- Joy-Centered Learning Engagementmethodology: joy_based_engagementBy focusing on uncovering joy and personal delight in Torah study, especially for students who struggle to connect, the program fosters deeper and more sustained engagement.
- Personalized Mentorship and Accompanimentmethodology: personalized_accompanimentBy offering continuous personal mentorship and individualized learning paths, students are empowered to connect with Torah study on a deeper, intrinsic level, increasing motivation and persistence.
- Residential Immersion Modelmethodology: residential_yeshiva_modelBy providing stable housing and a structured, centralized residential environment, students can engage in uninterrupted Torah study and spiritual development, free from external distractions and logistical burdens.