named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Biblical Hebrew Classes
Instruction in Biblical Hebrew offered by Rabbi Dr. Moster, currently taught at the Jewish Theological Seminary
Daily Life in Ancient Israel
Course examining social and cultural contexts of biblical-era Israel
Isaiah ישעיהו
Four-session course analyzing the Book of Isaiah through historical and interpretive lenses, including Jewish and Christian perspectives on key passages
The Bible and the Dead Sea Scrolls
Online course exploring connections between the Dead Sea Scrolls and biblical texts
The Giving Library
Program distributing Dr. David Marcus’s 2,319-volume academic library to individuals and institutions free of charge, with recipients covering shipping and handling
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Specialized Research Library Access 1 activity
- Distribute educational and scholarly materials to the public and academic institutionsDisseminates a 2,319-volume library donated by Dr. David Marcus and has delivered over 1,000 books to academic institutions, libraries, and organizations worldwide to support public access to biblical and cultural scholarship.
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Structured Jewish Text Study Programs 1 activity
- Provide public education on biblical texts and ancient culturesOffers adult education classes, both live and self-paced, on biblical texts, languages, and ancient cultures through in-person, Zoom, and recorded video formats. Courses cover topics such as the Dead Sea Scrolls, Isaiah, Ecclesiastes, Ezra and Nehemiah, ancient Israelite daily life, Assyria, Egypt, and comparative Ancient Near Eastern law, with materials including video, audio, and PDFs.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Conduct and publish academic research on biblical and Jewish studiesAuthors and publishes scholarly works in the field of biblical and ancient Jewish studies, including peer-reviewed books such as 'Etrog: How a Chinese Fruit Became a Jewish Symbol' (2018) and 'Messiah and Scripture: Paul’s "In Christ" Idiom in Its Ancient Jewish Context' (2020).
- Sell recorded biblical education coursesOffers for sale recorded educational courses on biblical topics at $40 per course, enabling on-demand access to structured learning content.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$34K
Contributions & grants$5K13%
Program service revenue$29K87%
Investment income$00%
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expenses
Total expenses$34K
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balance sheet
Total assets$123K
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Net assets$123K
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue -70.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
Who runs it
board members · 3
- Ben Zucker — Director
- Gary Gordon — Director
- Marc Suvall — Director
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- Bar-Ilan University Partner — Rabbi Dr. David Moster received his PhD from Bar-Ilan University, and Yigal Levin is a professor there, indicating academic connections.
- Bar-Ilan University Partner — Recipient of book donations.
- Boston College Partner — Recipient of book donations.
- Columbia Partner — Recipient of book donations.
- Faith Mission Bible College Partner — Sydney E. Tooth serves as an adjunct lecturer in New Testament at Faith Mission Bible College in Edinburgh.
- Harvard Partner — Recipient of book donations.
- Hebrew Union College Partner — Recipient of book donations.
- Jewish Theological Seminary Partner — Hosts the Director's Biblical Hebrew Certificate Program, indicating an institutional affiliation.
- Jewish Theological Seminary Partner — Rabbi Dr. David Moster teaches Biblical Hebrew at the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York City.
- Jewish Theological Seminary Partner — Recipient of book donations and host institution for Biblical Hebrew classes.
- Nyack College Partner — Multiple advisory board members are affiliated with Nyack College, indicating institutional ties.
- Princeton Theological Partner — Recipient of book donations.
- Rabbi Dr. David Moster Partner — Instructor for the Ancient Near Eastern Texts course
- Trinity College Dublin Partner — Recipient of book donations.
- University of Aberdeen Partner — J. Thomas Hewitt is a research fellow at the University of Aberdeen, indicating professional affiliation.
- University of Edinburgh Partner — Multiple instructors received PhDs from the University of Edinburgh, suggesting academic collaboration or alignment.
- University of Sydney Partner — Ian Young is affiliated with the University of Sydney, indicating academic linkage.
- Yale Partner — Recipient of book donations.
- Yeshiva University Partner — Multiple faculty and advisory board members are affiliated with Yeshiva University, indicating institutional collaboration.
- Yeshiva University Partner — Recipient of book donations.
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.
- Flexible, Modular Online Learning for Accessibilitymethodology: flexible_modular_distance_learningBy delivering bite-sized, instructor-led courses through online and long-distance platforms, the Institute increases access to biblical education without geographic or scheduling constraints, because modular and remote formats reduce structural barriers for adult learners while preserving pedagogical quality and community connection.
- Interdisciplinary Textual and Historical Analysismethodology: interdisciplinary_textual_analysisBy integrating textual analysis of biblical and ancient Near Eastern sources with archaeological and historical study, the Institute deepens understanding of biblical culture, because combining literary, legal, and material evidence produces a richer, more accurate reconstruction of the historical context in which scripture was formed.
- Non-Denominational, Contextual Biblical Educationmethodology: non_denominational_educationBy teaching biblical culture and texts through historical contextualization and non-denominational analysis, the Institute promotes inclusive understanding and broad accessibility, because removing sectarian bias lowers barriers to engagement and enables diverse audiences to connect with scripture on shared historical and cultural grounds.