named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Brides Program
Offers special arrangements and extended hours for brides preparing for marriage, including family participation and a dedicated experience
General Mikveh Use
Provides access to a ritual bath for women observing the laws of niddah, with private preparation rooms and attendant support
Keilim Mikveh
Separate ritual bath for the immersion of utensils, available during daytime hours by code access
Support for Women with Cancer
Trained staff and resources in partnership with Sharsheret to support women facing or surviving breast or ovarian cancer
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Orthodox Jewish Ritual Bath Operations 3 activities
- Operation of a Keilim Mikveh for ritual utensil immersionOperates a Keilim Mikveh for the ritual immersion of utensils during daytime hours, with access provided via text message for entry code. Scheduled access is available on weekdays and special arrangements are made for holidays and fast days.
- Operation of a mikveh facility for ritual immersionOperates a mikveh facility in Plainview, NY, providing ritual immersion in accordance with Jewish laws of family purity, including full attendant support to ensure proper immersion of the body and hair. The facility includes four preparation rooms— one with barrier-free accessible fixtures—each equipped with towels, robes, slippers, and toiletries.
- Provision of specialized mikveh services for brides and groomsOffers specially arranged mikveh immersions for brides, including extended hours and accommodations for family or guests, and provides special arrangements for grooms (Chatan) upon prior request. Charges a $50 fee for brides and $25 for general mikveh use.
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Halachic Guidance and Education Services 1 activity
- Halachic consultation and preparation support for mikveh immersionProvides halachic consultation through Rabbi Elie Weissman and Yoetzet Halacha Rebbetzin Avital Weissman, along with guidance on immersion timing and access to preparation checklists to support women preparing for mikveh.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$109K
Contributions & grants$72K66%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$38K35%
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expenses
Total expenses$57K
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balance sheet
Total assets$307K
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Net assets$307K
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +23.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 10
- AARON CHAITOVSKY — DIRECTOR
- ANN COHN — DIRECTOR
- AVITAL WEISSMAN — DIRECTOR
- BARRY ZWEIGBAUM — DIRECTOR
- DIANE RABIN — DIRECTOR
- EDWARD EHRLICH — DIRECTOR
- HOWARD NAYBERG — DIRECTOR
- ROCHELLE SROKA — DIRECTOR
- SHANEE KIRSCHENBAUM — DIRECTOR
- SHELLY PORTNOY — DIRECTOR
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- Google Partner — Uses Google services to deliver website functionality and analyze traffic.
- Sharsheret: the Jewish Breast and Ovarian Cancer Community Partner — Collaborates with Sharsheret to train staff on the emotional and religious needs of women affected by breast or ovarian cancer and to provide educational resources.
- Young Israel of Plainview Partner — Provides rabbinic and halachic consultation services in conjunction with the MIKVEH ASSOCIATION OF LONG ISLAND INC C/O YIP.
- Young Israel of Plainview Partner — Provides rabbinic and halachic support for mikveh preparation through Rabbi Elie Weissman and Rebbetzin Avital Weissman.
- Young Israel of Plainview Partner — Shares mikveh schedule changes through its weekly email.
- kosher catering halls on Long Island Partner — Located in proximity to kosher catering halls to serve shared religious community needs.
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.
- Religious Guidance as Access Enablermethodology: religious_guidance_consultationBy providing halachic consultation through rabbis and Yoetzet Halacha, individuals are better able to fulfill religious requirements, because accessible and personalized guidance reduces uncertainty and increases confidence in ritual participation.
- Ritual Purification as Personal Renewalmethodology: ritual-purification-as-renewalBy engaging in the ritual bath (mikvah), individuals experience hope and personal renewal, because the practice is spiritually grounded in Jewish tradition and intentionally framed as a transformative, cyclical process of rebirth.
- Trauma-Informed Ritual Supportmethodology: trauma-informed careBy training mikveh attendants to recognize and respond to emotional and religious needs, particularly for women affected by cancer, the organization ensures a safe and supportive experience because psychological safety enhances spiritual engagement and ritual accessibility.