named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Affordability Initiative
Income-based tuition model for families with adjusted gross income between $150,000 and $400,000, ensuring access to education regardless of financial status
Chativah (Middle School, 5th–8th Grade)
Middle school program emphasizing academic rigor, leadership, personal meaning-making, and preparation for high school and lifelong Jewish engagement
Gan (Early Childhood)
Preschool program for ages 2.9–5, offering a joyful, Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum with Hebrew immersion and foundational Jewish stories
Kevutzot (Elementary, K–4th Grade)
Elementary program integrating Judaic and secular studies with a focus on literacy, math, science, and social-emotional learning through evidence-based methodologies
Scholarship Support
Need-based financial aid program administered through FACTS, with decisions independent of admissions
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Project-Based Learning Programs 1 activity
- Deliver project-based and experiential learningEngages students in project-based learning across disciplines, including making challah, conducting Hebrew interviews, editing research projects, graphing Hebrew root words, visiting local government representatives, hands-on science experiments, and using New York City and Central Park as extensions of the classroom for exploration and field trips.
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Student-Led Community Service Programs 1 activity
- Facilitate service learning and community engagementIntegrates weekly service learning into the curriculum and organizes community service as part of interdisciplinary learning. Also supports families in need through the Caring Community Initiative, which delivers meals, groceries, and kid-friendly activities.
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Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 1 activity
- Host Siyum and PARDES outdoor learning programsHosts Siyum celebrations to mark the completion of Jewish study units, during which students share words of Torah and recite the Hadran. Also runs a monthly outdoor, nature-based PARDES program focused on environmental stewardship.
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Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
- Host student teachers for professional trainingHosts student teachers from the William Davidson Graduate School of Jewish Education at the Jewish Theological Seminary, contributing to the professional development of future educators.
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Comprehensive K–8 Academic Curriculum 1 activity
- Implement structured literacy and mathematics curriculaUses an evidence-based, structured literacy program with explicit and systematic instruction in English Language Arts and a Singapore Math program that emphasizes conceptual understanding, application, and critical thinking.
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Jewish Dual-Curriculum Education 1 activity
- Operate preschool through eighth-grade academic and Jewish studies programProvides a rigorous and joyful learning environment from preschool (Gan) through eighth grade, integrating academic rigor with Jewish learning to develop critical thinkers, empowered Jews, lifelong learners, and compassionate community members. The program includes kindergarten through fourth grade with integrated Judaic and secular studies, and a middle school with interdisciplinary science and humanities units.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Provide afterschool and family programmingOffers afterschool programming for preschool through eighth grade in partnership with external organizations, including on-site and off-site activities. Organizes family events such as picnics, holiday celebrations, sing-a-longs, and parent-led activities including running clubs, book festivals, cooking classes, and paint nights.
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Multi-Institution Scholarship Funding 1 activity
- Provide tuition affordability initiativesAllocated approximately $1.5 million in tuition aid and saved parents nearly $200,000 through the Affordability Initiative to increase access to education.
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Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
- Support parent and family engagement and educationProvides parent learning opportunities through Salon Beit Rabban and workshops on digital citizenship, child safety, first aid and CPR, and positive discipline. Also organizes communal events and expert-led discussions for families.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Provide Hebrew language and Israeli culture educationOffers a modern Hebrew language program focused on listening, speaking, reading, and writing, supported by a floating Hebrew teacher through the Shinshinit Program. Students also connect with Israeli culture through structured instruction and cultural activities.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$6.84M
Contributions & grants$1.04M15%
Program service revenue$5.46M80%
Investment income$-416-0%
Other revenue$340K
expenses
Total expenses$7.05M
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$3.41M
Grants paid out$2.11M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$14.60M
Cash$837K
Investments$0
Liabilities$15.34M
Net assets$-737K
Liquid reserves1.4 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +6.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 5
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| STEPHANIE IVES | HEAD OF SCHOOL | 40 | $235K |
| NICOLE WEISS | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $154K |
| INGRID GOLDFEIN | PRINCIPAL | 40 | $154K |
| LISA EXLER | DIRECTOR OF JEWISH STUDIES | 40 | $122K |
| SHLOMIT LEVY | DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SUPPOR | 40 | $112K |
board members · 11
- ADIT SADAN SAMET — TREASURER
- CYNTHIA SCHWARTZ — TRUSTEE
- DEBRA KATZ — TRUSTEE
- GUSTAVO BRUCKNER — TRUSTEE
- LEV POLINSKY — VICE CHAIR
- MICHELLE ENDER — SECRETARY
- RACHEL WOLF — BOARD PRESIDENT
- SHAI AKABAS — TRUSTEE
- STACEY KARP — TRUSTEE
- STEVEN WEISS — TRUSTEE
- TALI ROSENBLATT-COHEN — VICE PRESIDENT
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Amazing Athletes Partner — Provides afterschool programming for preschool through 4th grade on Mondays through Thursdays at Beit Rabban.
- Beit Rabban Day School Partner — Collaborates with school administration to support programming and community building.
- Daniel Pekarsky Partner — Authored the book Vision at Work: The Theory and Practice of Beit Rabban, describing the school's foundational learning approach.
- FACTS Financial Aid Management Government — Partner organization used for processing financial aid applications and determining need.
- FunFit Kids Partner — Provides off-site afterschool programming on Fridays for Pre-K through 3rd grade in partnership with Beit Rabban.
- Jewish Agency Partner — Administers the Shinshinit Program, which supplies a floating Hebrew teacher to Beit Rabban Day School.
- Jewish Theological Seminary Partner — Institution collaborating with Beit Rabban Day School through the William Davidson Graduate School of Jewish Education to place student teachers.
- New Neighbors Partnership Partner — Alumna Shoshana Akabas Barzel, founder and executive director of New Neighbors Partnership, maintains a connection with the school and inspires students through her work.
- The Hadar Institute Partner — Developed the Standards for Fluency in Jewish Text and Practice curriculum in partnership with Beit Rabban Day School.
- UJA-Federation of New York Funder — Supports Beit Rabban Day School through the Scholarship Fund.
- William Davidson Graduate School of Jewish Education Partner — Partner organization providing student teachers to Beit Rabban Day School.
strategies · 5
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.
- Inquiry-Driven and Student-Centered Pedagogymethodology: inquiry-based_learningBy centering learning on student questions, interests, and exploration—through chevruta study, emergent curriculum, and Reggio Emilia practices—the school cultivates intellectual curiosity and ownership of learning because deep understanding emerges when students are active constructors of knowledge.
- Integrated Social-Emotional and Character Developmentmethodology: positive_disciplineBy embedding character development, positive discipline, and responsive classroom practices into daily routines, the school fosters self-regulation, community responsibility, and mutual respect because ethical and emotional growth is most effective when woven into the fabric of learning environments.
- Relational and Community-Based Learningmethodology: relational_learningBy fostering strong teacher-student relationships, cross-grade connections, and inclusive classroom communities, the school creates a sense of safety and belonging that drives active engagement and deeper learning because students thrive academically and emotionally when they feel seen and supported.
- Structured Literacy and Language Developmentmethodology: science_of_readingBy using evidence-based models like the Science of Reading, EBLI, and the Proficiency Model, the school ensures functional literacy in both English and Hebrew because systematic, explicit instruction in decoding, comprehension, and language skills produces durable, transferable proficiency across languages and subjects.
- Whole-Child, Holistic Education Modelmethodology: whole_child_educationBy integrating academic, emotional, spiritual, and physical development across all grade levels, the school nurtures resilient, ethical learners because sustained growth requires attending to the full spectrum of a child’s identity and experience.