named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Celebrate Israel Parade
Organizes Westchester’s participation in the annual NYC Celebrate Israel Parade, fostering communal unity and public expression of support for Israel.
Community Security Initiative
Provides security support to member organizations through audits, emergency communication systems, training, and coordination with law enforcement and partners like UJA and ADL.
County-Wide Holocaust Commemoration
Co-sponsors the annual Yom HaShoah event with the Holocaust and Human Rights Education Center, honoring survivors and preserving memory through public ceremony.
Interfaith and Intergroup Initiative
Promotes understanding and unity among different faith and ethnic communities through programs like the Westchester Thanksgiving Diversity Breakfast and ongoing intergroup dialogue.
Israel Connection Series
Monthly virtual series featuring discussions on Israeli culture, politics, and society, aimed at deepening community understanding and connection to Israel.
Israel Roundtable for Volunteers
Facilitates county-wide engagement with Israel through volunteer coordination, educational programming, and shared best practices among member organizations.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
-
Israel and Jewish Heritage Educational Travel 3 activities
- Advances policy and legal protections against antisemitism and discriminationAdvocated for the adoption of the IHRA definition of antisemitism in Westchester County and supported the passage of the Anti-Discriminatory Harassment Bill to strengthen legal protections.
- Facilitates community building and intergroup relationsConvenes Jewish organizations and builds relationships with elected officials, other faith-based and ethnic groups, and the broader community to strengthen communal ties and promote inclusion.
- Organizes Israel-related programming and solidarity initiativesCoordinates educational and cultural programming related to Israel, including a monthly virtual series, solidarity missions for officials, participation in the Celebrate Israel Parade, and annual Honors Day events.
-
-
Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
- Convenes leadership and governance structuresOrganizes and maintains a volunteer Board of Directors with elected members and appointed officers who oversee operations and represent diverse Jewish communities across Westchester County.
-
-
Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Hosts community events and cultural festivalsProduces the annual Westchester Jewish Music & Arts Festival and other signature events such as a 50th anniversary gala, featuring performances, awards, and community participation.
-
-
Interfaith Dialogue & Peacebuilding 1 activity
- Hosts inclusion and diversity roundtablesOrganizes regular roundtables focused on LGBTQ inclusion as part of the Mosaic of Westchester committee and supports interfaith engagement through initiatives like the Thanksgiving Diversity Breakfast.
-
-
Community Safety Patrols & Security Support 1 activity
- Provides security support and emergency communication for member organizationsOperates an Emergency Communication System and offers security audits and roundtables to enhance safety preparedness among member organizations.
-
-
Holocaust and Genocide Remembrance Education 1 activity
- Supports Holocaust commemoration and educationCo-sponsors the annual County-Wide Holocaust Commemoration with the Holocaust and Human Rights Education Center, featuring survivor speakers, rescued Torahs, and community participation.
-
-
Uncategorized 1 activity
- Provides membership and coordination services to Jewish organizationsSupports nearly 140 member organizations in Westchester County by serving as the central coordinating and resource body for the Jewish community, facilitating collaboration and shared representation.
-
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$929K
Contributions & grants$804K87%
Program service revenue$33K4%
Investment income$42K4%
Other revenue$50K
expenses
Total expenses$911K
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$593K
Grants paid out$275
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.16M
Cash$32K
Investments$1.03M
Liabilities$0
Net assets$1.16M
Liquid reserves14.0 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +8.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELLIOT FORCHHEIMER | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 35 | $223K |
board members · 24
- AARON FLEISHAKER — DIRECTOR
- ADEENA ROSEN — DIRECTOR
- ANDRIENNE TANNER — DIRECTOR
- ARLENE KLEINBERG — VICE PRESIDENT
- ARNOLD LINHARDT — DIRECTOR
- ASAF COHEN — DIRECTOR
- AUDREY SAMERS — DIRECTOR
- AVIVA SEIDEN — DIRECTOR
- BETSY BERNSTEIN — DIRECTOR
- BONNIE HAGEN — DIRECTOR
- CHUCK LESNICK — DIRECTOR
- DALIA STRUM — DIRECTOR
- DANNY SCHULTZ — DIRECTOR
- DAVID EPPINGER — DIRECTOR
- DAVID GLICK — DIRECTOR
- DEBRA ABRAHAMS WEINER — DIRECTOR
- ELLEN REINHEIMER — MEMBER AT LARGE
- GABRIEL LOMAS — DIRECTOR
- HAROLD ASPIS — DIRECTOR
- HAROLD TREIBER — DIRECTOR
- HARRIETT ZELLER — DIRECTOR
- HEIDI RIEGER — DIRECTOR
- JACK ZINN — TREASURER
- JAMIE SCHAEFER - WILSON — DIRECTOR
relationships · 27
Who they work with
- ADL Partner — Collaborates with the Council on security matters and is listed as a key resource and member organization.
- AJC Westchester/Fairfield Partner — Key partner in organizing the annual Westchester Thanksgiving Diversity Breakfast and interfaith initiatives.
- Addicott Web Partner — Web design vendor for the Westchester Jewish Council website
- CSS Partner — Collaborates with the Council on security efforts and is listed as a member organization.
- Congregation Kol Ami Partner — Hosted the Westchester Jewish Council's annual gala events.
- Consulate General of Israel in New York Government — Maintains ongoing communication with the Consulate General of Israel in New York on behalf of member organizations.
- Elliot Forchheimer Partner — CEO of the Westchester Jewish Council, providing executive leadership.
- Facebook Network — Uses Facebook to engage supporters and share updates.
- Holocaust and Human Rights Education Center Partner — Co-sponsors the annual County-Wide Holocaust Commemoration.
- JCRC-NY Partner — Co-sponsor of the Community Security Initiative and collaborator on regional security coordination.
- Jewish Agency for Israel Partner — Works in close communication with the Israel emissary (Shaliach) from the Jewish Agency for Israel assigned to Westchester County.
- John Ondrasik Partner — Recipient of the Alfred and Constance Weissman COURAGE award, recognized for public support of Jewish and Israeli causes.
- Keshet Partner — Collaborates with Keshet to share Pride-related resources and promote LGBTQ belonging.
- Kol Hazzanim Partner — Co-sponsors the Cantors Roundtable with the Westchester Jewish Council
- Member Organizations Network — Partners with nearly 140 Jewish organizations in Westchester County through membership
- Member Organizations of the Westchester Jewish Council Network — Works to strengthen ties among its member Jewish organizations in Westchester County.
- Michael Mittelman Partner — President of the Westchester Jewish Council Board of Directors, serving as a key volunteer leader.
- SCN Network — Secure Community Network is referenced as a resource and network partner for community security.
- State of Israel Government — Fosters support for and connection to the State of Israel.
- The Jewish Education Project Partner — Partners with The Jewish Education Project to offer eCourses on diversity, equity, and inclusion from a Jewish perspective.
- UJA Federation of New York Partner — Co-sponsor of the Community Security Initiative (CSI) for Westchester and coordination on regional security efforts.
- UJA-Federation Funder — Primary grant funder of the Westchester Jewish Council
- UJA-Federation Partner — Collaborated with UJA-Federation Taskforce on Synagogue Relations during founding.
- UJA-Federation of New York Partner — Co-sponsors the annual Westchester Legislative Breakfast.
- Westchester Board of Rabbis Partner — Co-founded organization alongside the Westchester Board of Rabbis.
- Westchester Board of Rabbis Partner — Co-sponsors the Rabbis Roundtable with the Westchester Jewish Council
- Westchester County Government Government — Collaborates with county officials on policy initiatives, proclamations, and community events.
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.
- Inclusive Governance as Representationmethodology: inclusive_governanceBy ensuring governance includes diverse Jewish lifestyles and levels of observance, we strengthen community legitimacy and participation, because broad representation fosters belonging and engagement across the full spectrum of the Jewish community.
- Interfaith Collaboration for Unitymethodology: interfaith_collaborationBy building collaborative relationships and hosting joint initiatives with diverse faith and ethnic communities, we foster intergroup unity and mutual support, because sustained cross-community partnerships reduce isolation and strengthen collective responses to shared challenges.
- Network Bridging for Collective Resiliencemethodology: network_bridgingBy connecting Jewish organizations and fostering intergroup relationships across religious, ethnic, and political lines, we strengthen communal resilience and collective action, because unified networks enhance civic engagement and reduce duplication of efforts.
- United Community Action to Prevent Duplicationmethodology: united_community_actionBy uniting Jewish organizations around shared goals, we strengthen collective action and resilience, because coordinated efforts prevent service duplication and amplify impact.