named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Relations
Program that engages with civic, faith, and business leaders to combat antisemitism and promote intergroup understanding in Western New York
Holocaust Education Resource Organization (HERO)
Provides Holocaust and antisemitism education to schools and the broader community to promote awareness and combat hate
LiNK Jewish Buffalo
Community engagement program connecting Jews and their loved ones to Jewish life, learning, and community activities
Secure Jewish Buffalo
Security initiative that partners with law enforcement to protect Jewish institutions and ensure safe, welcoming environments across Buffalo
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Israel and Jewish Heritage Educational Travel 1 activity
- Delivers antisemitism education and response resources for K–12 studentsProvides educational programming and resources to help K–12 students address antisemitism experienced in school and online.
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Jewish Religious Institution Support 1 activity
- Funds social services, Jewish education, and global aid through grantmakingRaises and distributes funding to support Jewish life in Western New York, Israel, and globally, financing social services, Jewish education, engagement programs, and aid for vulnerable populations worldwide through its Annual Campaign.
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Centralized Community Federation Support 1 activity
- Provides community support and social services through partnershipsServes as a central support organization for the Jewish community in Western New York by partnering with beneficiary agencies to deliver essential social services and programs that support Jewish life locally and globally.
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Structured Jewish Text Study Programs 1 activity
- Provides educational programming on Jewish ethics and traditionsOffers weekly Torah Studies classes and Talmud study sessions that explore traditional teachings through discussion and debate, connecting them to contemporary life, with both in-person and virtual components.
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Community Safety Patrols & Security Support 1 activity
- Supports Jewish community security and safetyOperates Secure Jewish Buffalo to improve security protocols for Jewish institutions in coordination with law enforcement agencies.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$5.66M
Contributions & grants$1.91M34%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$952K17%
Other revenue$2.79M
expenses
Total expenses$2.97M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising8%
Salaries & benefits$1.67M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$34.05M
Cash$588K
Investments$30.84M
Liabilities$480K
Net assets$33.57M
Liquid reserves127.0 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +426.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miriam Abramovich | Executive Director | 40 | $153K |
board members · 24
- Amelida Ortiz Weinman — Board Member
- Blaine Schwartz — Board Member
- Cheryl Stein — Secretary
- Corey Auerbach — Board Member
- David Desmon — Board Member
- Deborah Goldman — Board Member
- Ezra Rich — Board Member
- Gil Wolfe — Board Member
- Harvey Sanders — Board Member
- Howard Benatovich — Board Member
- Howard Rosenhoch — Board Member
- Iris Danziger — Board Member
- Jake Katz — Board Member
- Janet Desmon — Board Member
- Jeffrey Blum — Board Member
- Jim Kramer — Board Member
- Ken Dauber — Board Member
- Kenneth Shuman — Vice President
- Kirstie Henry — Board Member
- Marc Brown — Vice President
- Marina Mauluccia Finkelstein — Board Member
- Marjorie Bryen — President
- Merredith Levin — Board Member
- Robin Raphael — Board Member
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- Beneficiary Agencies Partner — Partner organizations that deliver essential social services and programs in collaboration with the Federation.
- Center for Jewish Life Partner — Hosts the Talmud weekly study group at its facility.
- Civic, legislative, business and faith partners Partner — Partnerships with civic, legislative, business, and faith organizations to represent and advocate for Jewish Buffalo.
- Foundation for Jewish Philanthropies Partner — Foundation for Jewish Philanthropies is listed in the community directory maintained by Jewish Federation of Greater Buffalo Inc.
- Hebrew Benevolent Loan Association Partner — Hebrew Benevolent Loan Association is listed in the community directory maintained by Jewish Federation of Greater Buffalo Inc.
- Israel Government — Provides critical aid to Israel.
- Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo, Inc. Partner — Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo, Inc. is listed in the community directory maintained by Jewish Federation of Greater Buffalo Inc.
- Jewish Discovery Center Partner — Hosts events at the Jewish Discovery Center facility.
- Jewish Family Services of WNY Partner — Jewish Family Services of WNY is listed in the community directory maintained by Jewish Federation of Greater Buffalo Inc.
- Jewish Federation Apartments Partner — Jewish Federation Apartments is listed in the community directory maintained by Jewish Federation of Greater Buffalo Inc.
- Jewish Federation Cemetery Corporation, Inc. Partner — Jewish Federation Cemetery Corporation, Inc. is listed in the community directory maintained by Jewish Federation of Greater Buffalo Inc.
- Jewish Museum of Buffalo Partner — Jewish Museum of Buffalo is listed in the community directory maintained by Jewish Federation of Greater Buffalo Inc.
- Secure Jewish Buffalo Partner — Collaborates with law enforcement to enhance security for Jewish institutions.
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.
- Central Community Hub for Jewish Lifemethodology: central_community_hubBy serving as the central hub for Jewish life in Western New York, the organization coordinates and strengthens community-wide support and engagement because centralized infrastructure enables more effective resource alignment, collaboration, and communal identity formation.
- Centralized Resource Allocation for Communal Sustainabilitymethodology: communal-resource-allocationBy using a centralized annual campaign to raise and distribute funds, the organization sustains Jewish communal life locally and globally because pooled resources ensure broad access, equitable support, and long-term resilience of community institutions.
- Collective Impact Through Civic and Communal Partnershipsmethodology: collective_impactBy convening Jewish agencies and building partnerships with civic, legislative, business, and faith organizations, the organization advances social welfare and combats hate because collective action amplifies advocacy, extends reach, and strengthens community resilience.
- Values-Driven Engagement Through Shared Learning and Practicemethodology: text-based_learning_with_modern_applicationBy integrating classical Jewish learning—such as Torah and Talmud study—with contemporary life and shared experiences like Shabbat meals and virtual gatherings, the organization fosters Jewish identity and engagement because connecting tradition with modern meaning deepens personal relevance and spiritual belonging.