named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Inspiration for the Nation
Podcast featuring personal stories of mental health, faith, and transformation within the Jewish community, often highlighting struggles with depression and suicidal thoughts.
Kosher Money
Podcast exploring personal finance, investing, and financial literacy within the Jewish community, covering topics like 529 plans, Roth IRAs, and real estate.
Lchaim Book Club
Curated book promotion and sales platform featuring Jewish-themed literature for adults and children, including religious texts and inspirational fiction.
Podcast Therapy with Dr. Z
Therapeutic podcast hosted by Dr. Shloimie Zimmerman, offering mental health support and open discussions on addiction, marriage, and emotional well-being in the Orthodox community.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Oral History Collection and Preservation 1 activity
- Preserves personal and family life stories through professionally facilitated video interviewsRecords and archives in-depth, professionally conducted video interviews with Jewish individuals, including parents and grandparents, to preserve personal narratives, family histories, and communal wisdom for future generations. One film was produced following over 30 hours of filming and released freely on the organization’s website and YouTube channel.
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Religious Media Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Produces and distributes educational media content on Orthodox Jewish life, mental health, and personal developmentCreates and shares long-form video interviews, podcasts, and digital content focused on Jewish wisdom, mental health, parenting, and personal resilience, with content reaching millions through platforms like YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and podcast networks. The organization has produced over 200 podcast episodes across 8 shows, accumulating over 35 million listens, and maintains a video series with individual episodes viewed tens of thousands of times.
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Financial Coaching and Credit Counseling 1 activity
- Provides free financial coaching and education to the frum Jewish communityOffers no-cost financial coaching and guidance tailored to the needs of the Orthodox Jewish community, complemented by the production and distribution of the Kosher Money Survey 2024, which reports on financial trends and practices within this population.
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Jewish Textual and Educational Publishing 1 activity
- Sells curated books to support community educationOffers a selection of books for sale as part of its educational programming, providing resources that align with its mission of enriching Orthodox Jewish life.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Operates a free telephone hotline for accessing media content and resourcesProvides a free call-in service that allows members of the community to access podcast episodes and other educational materials via phone, increasing accessibility for users without internet or digital device access.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$471K
Contributions & grants$36K8%
Program service revenue$435K92%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$502K
Program expenses63%
Admin / overhead37%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$136K
Grants paid out$3K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$124K
Cash$83K
Investments$0
Liabilities$330
Net assets$124K
Liquid reserves2.0 mo
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue +29.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 3
- MAXWELL T KATZ — Exec VP & Treas
- MICHAEL GOLD — Secretary
- STEVE NEUMANN — President & CEO
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- ApprovedFunding.com Partner — Partner organization promoted through sponsorship on the Kosher Money podcast, offering mortgage, lending, and business financing services through Shmuel Shayowitz.
- BF Design Partner — Partner organization promoted through sponsorship on the Kosher Money podcast, providing design and planning services for residential, religious, and commercial construction projects.
- BF Design Partner — Sponsor of an episode, providing design services for frum community projects.
- Bracha Jaffe Partner — Features Bracha Jaffe in a full-length episode sharing her personal story.
- ChesedChicago Partner — Sponsor of an episode, promoting a Tesla raffle fundraiser.
- Child and Adult Psychological Services, PLLC Partner — Professional practice affiliated with Dr. Shloimie Zimmerman, host of the podcast.
- Colel Chabad Partner — Partner organization promoted through sponsorship on the Kosher Money podcast, focused on supporting families in Israel with food and financial assistance.
- Colel Chabad Partner — Sponsor of an episode, promoting its Pushka App for daily tzedakah.
- Dr. Shloimie [Steven] Zimmerman, Psy.D. Partner — Hosts and contributes mental health expertise to the Living Lchaim podcast.
- Fame Partner — Partner organization promoting modest fashion for women, featured in podcast episode sponsorship.
- Feldheim Partner — Sponsor of an episode, promoting books for children and for the Three Weeks.
- Keeping It Kosher Podcast Partner — Sponsor of an episode, promoting an OU Kosher podcast.
- Lucas Gage Partner — Profiles Lucas Gage, a former antisemite, in a video documenting his transformation after visiting Lakewood, New Jersey.
- Ohel Partner — Partner organization providing mental health, social services, and addiction recovery support for the Orthodox community, featured as a sponsor of the podcast episode.
- Touro University Partner — Partner institution promoting graduate education in clinical mental health counseling, featured as a sponsor of the podcast episode.
- Twillory Partner — Sponsor of Living Lchaim that advertised to reach the Jewish community.
- Wheels To Lease Partner — Sponsor of an episode, offering car leasing services.
- top Jewish interviewers Partner — Collaborates with skilled Jewish interviewers to conduct legacy interviews.
strategies · 2
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.
- Culturally-Tailored Education and Engagementmethodology: culturally-tailored_educationBy delivering media-based, podcast-driven, and research-informed content that is specifically aligned with Orthodox Jewish values and lived experience, the organization increases engagement and impact, because culturally resonant messaging enhances trust, relevance, and openness to sensitive topics like mental health, finance, and identity.
- Storytelling for Healing and Identity Formationmethodology: healing_through_storytellingBy facilitating in-depth personal storytelling and guided dialogue within the Orthodox Jewish community, the organization fosters psychological closure, spiritual connection, and resilience, because sharing intimate narratives in a culturally safe context enables emotional healing and strengthens communal identity.