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SOLOMON SCHECHTER DAY SCHOOL OF NASSAU COUNTY
WILLISTON PARK, NY · EIN 112149235 · Form 990 · FY2023 · Large ($10M-$50M) · schechterli.org
revenue
$11.2M
expenses
$9.4M
net assets
$1.9M
employees
116
volunteers
20
program ratio
92%
profile · synthesized from sources

Schechter School of Long Island is a Jewish day school serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The school offers a dual curriculum integrating general and Jewish studies, emphasizing academic excellence, spiritual development, and Zionist education. Students engage in daily prayer, Hebrew language learning, Israel studies, and community-building activities rooted in Jewish values.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Dual Curriculum Program
Integrates rigorous general studies aligned with New York Regents standards and Jewish studies including Tanach, rabbinics, Hebrew, and Israel education across all grade levels
Family & School Coalition (FSC)
Parent-faculty partnership organizing community events such as Shabbat dinners, Sukkot gatherings, Purim celebrations, and chesed initiatives to strengthen school-family bonds
Israel Education & 12th Grade Trip
Comprehensive Zionism-focused program culminating in a three-week senior trip to Israel, including Hebrew language immersion, historical study, and cultural engagement
Peer Educators and Peer Connectors
Mentorship program pairing middle school and 9th-grade students with trained high school peers to navigate social-emotional challenges including peer pressure and time management
Tefilah and Spiritual Development
Daily prayer services tailored by developmental level, including Kabbalat Shabbat celebrations, student-led prayer workshops, and training in Torah reading and synagogue leadership roles
activities · 11 groups

What they do

  • Jewish Dual-Curriculum Education 3 activities
    • Deliver Hebrew language instruction across grade levels
      Teaches Hebrew through immersive methods such as songs and games in Lower School and advances students to conversational, reading, and writing mastery in Upper School, culminating in Hebrew-language performances.
    • Integrate Jewish values and teachings across subjects
      Infuses Jewish ethics and traditions into academic and extracurricular life, including applying Jewish values in interpersonal interactions, community service, and interdisciplinary subjects such as biology and music.
    • Operate a dual-curriculum Jewish day school for grades K–12
      Provides a comprehensive education integrating general and Jewish studies, with academic subjects taught alongside Torah, Jewish history, holidays, and Hebrew language instruction across all grade levels.
  • Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 3 activities
    • Engage families and community through events and support
      Organizes community-building events such as Shabbat dinners and Sukkah gatherings, and provides support to families facing health or financial challenges through dedicated programs.
    • Host experiential Jewish holiday celebrations
      Organizes school-wide events for holidays including Passover Seders with diverse traditions, Chanukah visits to assisted living facilities, Purim celebrations with Mishloach Manot, Tu B’Shvat Seders, and Mimouna festivities with traditional music and food.
    • Provide Jewish spiritual and prayer education
      Offers structured prayer experiences including weekly Kabbalat Shabbat gatherings, student-led Tefilah workshops, “pray or play” days, and training for students in Torah service leadership roles such as gabbaim.
  • Student-Led Identity and Enrichment Programming 1 activity
    • Facilitate student-led learning and discussion
      Conducts student-led seminar discussions on current events in social studies and classical Jewish texts, and supports peer-led Tefilah workshops and educational games.
  • Project-Based Learning Programs 1 activity
    • Implement project-based and experiential learning programs
      Engages students in hands-on learning through initiatives such as STREAM Day, a fourth-grade wax museum, eighth-grade Shakespeare and fencing performances, and student-designed construction projects like building an aron kodesh.
  • Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
    • Offer instrumental music education
      Provides piano instruction for Lower School students and guitar instruction for Upper School students as part of the school’s arts curriculum.
  • Israel and Jewish Heritage Educational Travel 1 activity
    • Organize Israel-focused educational experiences
      Hosts a 3-week senior trip to Israel and a Hebrew-language senior play as culminating experiences that connect students with Israeli history, land, people, and language.
  • Youth-Led Student Publications 1 activity
    • Produce student publications and media
      Supports student creativity through a student magazine featuring original writing and poetry, and a student-produced podcast with special editions for holidays like Purim.
  • College Preparatory Secondary Education 1 activity
    • Provide college counseling and academic advancement
      Offers college counseling starting in grades 9–10, including Naviance use, career exploration, and application practice, alongside Advanced Placement courses in over fifteen subjects and the AP Capstone program.
  • Jewish Lifecycle-Integrated Service Projects 1 activity
    • Support student fundraising and charitable initiatives
      Enables students to lead fundraising efforts such as bake sales and other campaigns to support causes like an Israeli therapeutic farm.
  • Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
    • Support student peer mentoring and social development
      Runs Peer Educators and Peer Connectors programs where trained high school students meet regularly with younger peers to discuss social media, time management, peer pressure, and school safety.
  • Structured Jewish Text Study Programs 1 activity
    • Teach Torah reading and chanting skills
      Provides instruction in Torah chanting for 6th grade students and supports continued development of Torah reading and cantillation skills through grade 12.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$11.20M
Contributions & grants$1.50M13%
Program service revenue$8.05M72%
Investment income$188K2%
Other revenue$1.47M
expenses
Total expenses$9.37M
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$5.66M
Grants paid out$1.36M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.43M
Cash$4.24M
Investments$0
Liabilities$2.55M
Net assets$1.88M
Liquid reserves5.4 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +0.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
OFRA HILZTZIK HEAD OF SCHOOL 40 $169K
board members · 20
  • ALAN KESSLER — MEMBER
  • ARTHUR KATZ — MEMBER
  • DALIA LISKER JURMAN — VICE PRESIDENT
  • DANIEL SMITH — MEMBER
  • DAVID HAUSER — MEMBER
  • DAVID SIEGEL — MEMBER
  • IAN KROCHEK — TREASURER
  • JANICE WAND — MEMBER
  • JEFFREY SHLEFSTEIN — PRESIDENT
  • JEFFREY STEINBERG — MEMBER
  • JENNIFER ECKER GOLAN — MEMBER
  • JILL KIEWE — MEMBER
  • KAMRON MONASEBIAN — MEMBER
  • RACHEL SCHOR — SECRETARY
  • REBECCA AMITAI SCHAJA — MEMBER
  • REBECCA WURTZEL — MEMBER
  • SERENA MOALLEM — MEMBER
  • STEPHANIE HARRIS — MEMBER
  • TYSON BIDNER — EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
  • VICKI PERLER — MEMBER
relationships · 8

Who they work with

  • AIPAC Partner — Students participate in the AIPAC Policy Conference as part of their Israel education programming.
  • College Board Government — Awarding body for the AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award.
  • Faculty and Parent Advisors Partner — Co-lead and oversee the Family & School Coalition programs and events.
  • Gurwin Assisted Living Facility Partner — Site for student visits during Chanukah celebrations.
  • NYSAIS Partner — Accredited by the New York State Association of Independent Schools.
  • Nitzan L’Zichram Partner — Recipient of student fundraising efforts, an Israeli therapeutic farm supporting youth.
  • St. Aidan’s Parish Partner — Collaborates with Middle School students to share Passover Seder traditions.
  • Tony Blair Foundation Partner — Partnership supports the Face-2-Faith Club, which promotes coexistence education.
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.

  • Integrated Jewish Curriculum
    methodology: integrated_jewish_curriculum
    By embedding Jewish teachings across all academic subjects, the school creates a cohesive educational experience that reinforces both general and Jewish studies, because interdisciplinary integration strengthens retention and identity formation.
  • Jewish Life as Organizing Framework
    methodology: jewish_calendar_as_educational_framework
    By structuring spiritual practice, learning, and community around the Jewish calendar and daily prayer, the school fosters individual spiritual growth within a communal context, because rhythm and ritual create meaningful, developmentally appropriate religious engagement.
  • Student-Centered Inquiry and Experiential Learning
    methodology: inquiry-based_learning
    By using inquiry-based learning, project-based learning, and student-led discussions, the school cultivates critical thinking and civic engagement, because active, personalized exploration leads to deeper understanding and long-term academic and ethical development.
  • Values-Based Character and Identity Education
    methodology: values_based_character_education
    By grounding character development in Jewish values and fostering connection to Israel and Hebrew language, the school builds enduring Jewish identity and ethical behavior, because lived values and cultural belonging produce stronger personal and communal commitment.