named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Sulam: Special Needs Hebrew School
Provides Jewish education for children with special needs through a multi-sensory curriculum including prayer, Hebrew, holidays, and culture, using crafts, cooking, and music.
Young Adult Class
Offers continued Jewish education for post Bar/Bat Mitzvah students and young adults, recognizing their growing maturity while providing necessary support.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Structured Jewish Text Study Programs 2 activities
- Jewish religious education for children with special needsOperates a weekly religious education program for Jewish children with special needs, featuring structured instruction in prayer, Hebrew, holidays, and culture, supplemented by crafts, cooking, and music. The program includes a Hebrew school tailored specifically to this population.
- Ongoing Jewish education for youth and young adultsProvides progressive Jewish education programs that support students in advancing their learning over time, including a dedicated class for post Bar/Bat Mitzvah students and young adults designed to foster development toward Jewish adulthood.
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Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 1 activity
- Family Jewish celebration support and resourcesOffers free downloadable interactive family guides and a family-friendly Haggadah, pre-seder checklist, step-by-step videos, and a 15-minute seder option to support Passover and other holiday celebrations. Also provides resources to help families discuss antisemitism and Israel with children.
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Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
- Family-oriented Jewish podcastsProduces and distributes two podcasts—“Beyond the Bookcase” and “Afternoons with Mimi”—designed for families to enjoy together, enhancing home-based Jewish learning and connection.
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Children's Book Distribution Programs 1 activity
- Free Jewish book distribution for childrenDistributes free monthly Jewish storybooks to families with children ages 0–8 and provides a monthly middle-grade book selection for children ages 9–12 through the “PJ Our Way” program.
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Jewish Religious Education and Outreach 1 activity
- Inter-organizational collaboration for religious school operationsCollaborates with multiple synagogues and a Jewish women's organization to operate the religious school, leveraging shared resources and community networks.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Jewish-themed family gathering microgrant programOffers a microgrant program that covers $100 in expenses for families hosting Jewish-themed gatherings, supporting informal Jewish engagement at home.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$62K
Contributions & grants$50K81%
Program service revenue$8K12%
Investment income$2K3%
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$62K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$42K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$83K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$83K
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue +9.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 1
- LIBBY ADLER — ED DIRECTOR
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- Congregation B’nai Sholom-Beth David Partner — Collaborating synagogue in the SULAM-LI program.
- Congregation B’nai Sholom-Beth David Partner — Participating synagogue in the SULAM-LI collaboration.
- Congregation Sons of Israel Partner — Collaborating synagogue in the SULAM-LI program.
- Congregation Sons of Israel Partner — Participating synagogue in the SULAM-LI collaboration.
- Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre Partner — Collaborating synagogue in the SULAM-LI program.
- Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre Partner — Participating synagogue in the SULAM-LI collaboration.
- Merrick Jewish Centre Partner — Hosts the SULAM-LI program at its facility for weekly sessions.
- Merrick Jewish Centre Partner — SULAM LONG ISLAND RELIGIOUS SCHOOL operates as a program within Merrick Jewish Centre.
- NCJW-Peninsula Section Partner — Cooperating organization in the SULAM-LI collaboration.
- NCJW-Peninsula Section Partner — Cooperating organization in the SULAM-LI program.
- PJ Our Way Network — Program within PJ Library serving children ages 9-12 with self-selected books.
- Temple Am Echad-The South Shore Reform Congregation Partner — Collaborating synagogue in the SULAM-LI program.
- Temple Am Echad-The South Shore Reform Congregation Partner — Participating synagogue in the SULAM-LI collaboration.
- Temple Beth El of Cedarhurst Partner — Collaborating synagogue in the SULAM-LI program.
- Temple Beth El of Cedarhurst Partner — Participating synagogue in the SULAM-LI collaboration.
- Temple Hillel Partner — Collaborating synagogue in the SULAM-LI program.
- Temple Hillel Partner — Participating synagogue in the SULAM-LI collaboration.
- Temple Israel, Lawrence Partner — Collaborating synagogue in the SULAM-LI program.
- UJA Federation of New York Funder — Provided initial funding for SULAM-LI through its Caring Commission.
- UJA Federation of New York Government — Provided initial funding for SULAM-LI through its Caring Commission.
strategies · 3
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.
- Child-Directed Engagement in Jewish Learningmethodology: child-directed_selectionBy curating age-appropriate materials and allowing older children to choose their own books, we foster deeper engagement and ownership in Jewish education because autonomy and developmental appropriateness strengthen connection and retention.
- Inter-Synagogue Collaboration to Expand Accessmethodology: inter-synagogue_collaborationBy operating as a collaborative religious school across multiple synagogues and partnering with a women's Jewish organization, we increase community reach and program sustainability because shared resources and broader networks enable more inclusive participation.
- Multi-Sensory, Individualized Learning for Special Needs Studentsmethodology: special-education-multisensoryBy using small class sizes, specialized multi-sensory curricula, and highly trained educators, we improve learning outcomes for Jewish students with special needs because this approach is tailored to diverse learning styles and cognitive needs.