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TRAVELING CHASSIDIM INC
SUFFERN, NY · EIN 832235036 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE X30 · Religion-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.thetravelingchassidim.com
revenue
$115K
expenses
$167K
net assets
$28K
employees
0
program ratio
72%
mission · from form 990

TO BRING JOY AND BEAUTY OF JUDASIM ALL OVER AMERICA, TO BUILD BRIDGES AND SPREAD JEWISH UNITY

profile · synthesized from sources

Traveling Chasidim is a Jewish outreach organization that sends groups of Chassidic men and women to communities across North America and the UK to foster unity and joy through shared Shabbat experiences. They host immersive weekends featuring song, dance, and traditional observances, aiming to break down stereotypes and strengthen connections between different Jewish communities. The group also engages in local activities such as challah distribution and mezuzah hangings.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Challos Distribution
Volunteer-baked challah distributed weekly to Jewish families, especially those less connected to traditional observance
Mezuzah Party
Hosts events to celebrate the hanging of mezuzahs on Jewish homes, emphasizing spiritual protection and identity
Shabbaton Hosting
Organizes immersive Shabbat weekends in Jewish communities featuring prayer, song, dance, and communal meals to promote unity and spiritual connection
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 3 activities
    • Distributes homemade challos to enhance Shabbat observance
      Provides weekly distribution of homemade challos to Jewish families to support and enrich their Shabbos experience.
    • Organizes and hosts Shabbatons nationwide
      Plans and conducts immersive Shabbat experiences in communities across the U.S. and Canada, featuring singing, dancing, traditional Jewish spiritual elements, and communal celebration to foster Jewish unity and religious engagement. Events have been held in locations including Monsey, NY; Elkins Park, PA; Norfolk, VA; Toronto; Ottawa; Seattle; and London.
    • Participates in community-wide Shabbos initiatives and concerts
      Joins broader Jewish community events such as the Rockland County Shabbos Project Havdalah Concert, contributing to large-scale efforts promoting Jewish unity and celebration.
  • Jewish Religious Education and Outreach 2 activities
    • Conducts long-term religious revitalization programs at Jewish schools
      Participates annually in a 4-day year-end retreat for Ezra Academy, supporting and revitalizing kiruv (outreach) efforts for 12 consecutive years.
    • Provides ongoing Jewish spiritual outreach and support
      Engages in sustained community outreach by establishing Torah study partnerships, guiding families toward full Shabbat observance, assisting with kosher kitchen preparation, and installing mezuzahs as part of spiritual integration efforts.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$115K
Contributions & grants$115K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$167K
Program expenses72%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising24%
Salaries & benefits$46K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$33K
Cash$2K
Investments$0
Liabilities$5K
Net assets$28K
Liquid reserves0.2 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -45.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • CHAIM LOBL — DIRECTOR
  • LEE NEEDLEMAN — DIRECTOR
  • YOEL TRIEGER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 8

Who they work with

  • BCG Partner — Partnered to facilitate joint Oneg Shabbos and Kumzitz events with Ezra Academy girls.
  • Be'er Hagolah Institutes Partner — Partnered to host students for a Shabbaton experience in Monsey.
  • Etz Chaim Partner — Partnered with The Traveling Chassidim to host a Shabbaton in Elkins Park, PA.
  • Ezra Academy Partner — Hosted a Shabbos program for Ezra Academy boys in Monsey, NY, to deepen religious engagement.
  • Ezra Academy Partner — Long-term partner in organizing annual retreats and Shabbaton events for students.
  • Leeds community Kollel Partner — Co-organized a Shabbos program in Leeds, UK, bringing together local congregants and the Traveling Chassidim.
  • Monsey, NY Government — Location where the organization hosts Shabbat experiences for non-observant Jews.
  • Staten Island Jewish community Partner — Hosted and participated in joint Shabbaton events with Traveling Chassidim.
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.

  • Cultural-Belonging Through Shared Traditions
    methodology: cultural_belonging
    By using familiar cultural markers like traditional foods and customs, the organization builds connection among non-observant Jews because these elements serve as accessible entry points to identity, evoking nostalgia and lowering perceived barriers to engagement.
  • Immersive Cultural-Spiritual Experience
    methodology: immersive_cultural_spiritual_experience
    By creating joyful, immersive Shabbaton experiences centered on singing, dancing, and traditional warmth, the organization strengthens Jewish engagement and spiritual connection because shared emotional and cultural experiences foster deeper belonging and identity.
  • Modeling Inclusivity Across Observance
    methodology: modeling_inclusivity_across_observance
    By bringing together Jews of all observance levels in intentionally inclusive communal settings, the organization fosters unity and strengthens collective identity because shared rituals conducted with unconditional acceptance reduce barriers and model harmonious coexistence.
  • Story-Driven Spiritual Outreach
    methodology: story-driven_spiritual_outreach
    By sharing personal narratives during travel visits, the organization inspires spiritual connection and religious observance because authentic storytelling creates relatable, emotional entry points to faith that transcend doctrinal or cultural distance.