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JEWISH UNION OF RUSSIAN IMMIGRANTS

Brooklyn, NY · EIN 112543150 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · juriusa.org
revenue
$132K
expenses
$124K
net assets
$10K
employees
mission · from form 990

Public charity

profile · synthesized from sources

Jewish Union of Russian Immigrants is a Brooklyn-based nonprofit serving Russian-speaking Jewish immigrants through religious, educational, and communal programs. The organization emphasizes spiritual growth, Torah study, and strengthening Jewish identity among its members. It operates as a community and spiritual center rooted in Chabad-Lubavitch Hasidic tradition.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Community Religious Services
Provides prayer services, holiday observances, and lifecycle event support grounded in Orthodox Jewish practice.
Spiritual Education and Outreach
Engages in educational programming that emphasizes personal transformation, service to God, and the elevation of the soul through mitzvot.
Torah Study and Spiritual Development
Offers in-depth Torah and Talmud study, with a focus on Kabbalistic and Hasidic teachings, particularly from the Chabad tradition.
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 1 activity
    • Organize cultural and educational events
      Hosts cultural programs such as lectures, theatrical performances, Jewish holiday celebrations, and family events to preserve and promote Jewish heritage within the Russian-speaking community.
  • Jewish Religious Institution Support 1 activity
    • Provide tuition assistance for yeshiva attendance
      Offers financial support to children from Russian-speaking Jewish families to enable their enrollment and attendance at yeshiva.
  • Culturally Specific Support Services 1 activity
    • Serve Russian-speaking Jewish community through charitable, cultural, and educational programs
      Provides comprehensive support to the Russian-speaking Jewish community in New York through charitable, cultural, and educational initiatives, with continuous service since 1978.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Coordinate disaster response and emergency preparedness initiatives
      Organized volunteer cleanup efforts after Hurricane Sandy and developed a proposal for an emergency communications system to support community resilience during catastrophic events.
    • Membership and community network participation
      Maintains a membership base of over 800 individuals and participates in a broader network representing Russian-speaking Jews in New York.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$132K
Contributions & grants$132K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$27
expenses
Total expenses$124K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out$83K
balance sheet
Total assets$10K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$10K
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue +92.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 1
  • Alexandr Shtaykher — Director
relationships · 4

Who they work with

  • Council of Jewish Émigré Community Organizations Network — Member organization of COJECO, which represents the Russian-speaking Jewish émigré community in New York.
  • Council of Jewish Émigré Community Organizations (COJECO) Network — Member organization of COJECO, which represents the Russian-speaking Jewish community in New York.
  • Council of Jewish Émigré Community Organizations (COJECO) Network — Member organization of COJECO, which represents the Russian-speaking Jewish émigré community in New York.
  • Seagate Community Council Partner — Collaborated with JURI volunteers on emergency response and communications planning following Hurricane Sandy.
strategies · 1

How they approach the work

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  • Strengthening Jewish Identity Through Cultural and Educational Programming
    methodology: cultural_education
    By providing culturally tailored educational programming on Jewish history, culture, and traditions, the organization strengthens Jewish identity among Russian-speaking Jews, because shared knowledge fosters belonging and continuity in immigrant communities.