named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Ksharim Networking Program
Networking groups that connect professional women for mutual support, collaboration, and business growth, enabling members to pivot and reinvent their businesses through peer connections.
Pre-Employment Program
Job readiness training including interview simulations, resume building, and cover letter writing tailored to Haredi women, helping them present skills confidently while maintaining cultural values.
TechUp Internship Program
Four-month internship program providing hands-on tech experience and interview preparation for women entering Israel's high-tech sector, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds.
Temech Conference
Annual conference bringing together over 1,000 professional Haredi women from across Israel for networking, workshops, and keynote sessions in English and Hebrew, fostering partnerships and business growth.
The Hub
Centrally located coworking space in Jerusalem offering professional workspaces, conference rooms, and subsidized coaching sessions for business owners, designed to improve productivity and foster community among Haredi women entrepreneurs.
The Lobby
Ongoing professional development program offering bi-monthly Zoom sessions and annual in-person intensives on topics like marketing, finance, and AI, designed for women in all stages of life and business.
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Small Business Technical Assistance 2 activities
- Business training and education programsDelivers structured training programs such as "Leaping into Business" and bi-monthly Zoom sessions, along with three annual in-person intensives, covering practical business skills including sales, marketing, operations, finance, AI, business planning, record-keeping, and self-marketing, with a focus on Haredi women entrepreneurs.
- Regional and community-specific business support programsDelivers targeted business advising through the Periphery program for Haredi women in Afula, Ofakim, and English-speaking communities, and organized a community marketplace event that doubled sales for small businesses in a peripheral town, addressing financial, logistical, and market access challenges.
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Women's Leadership & Career Advancement Networks 2 activities
- Online and virtual networking platformsMaintains a private online forum for thousands of professional Haredi women across Israel and operates Windo, a business networking site used to advertise and promote business initiatives, enabling virtual connection, collaboration, and visibility.
- Operation of the Jerusalem HubManages a state-of-the-art business and training facility in Jerusalem that provides Haredi women with professional workspaces, offices, conference rooms, kitchen facilities, a business library, and subsidized coaching sessions, workshops, and classes to support entrepreneurship and workforce entry.
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Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 1 activity
- Annual Temech Conference and professional development programmingHosts an annual conference bringing together over 1,000 Haredi professional women from across Israel for networking, learning, and professional growth, complemented by ongoing courses in business fundamentals, public speaking, and leadership development.
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Women's Microenterprise and Livelihood Development 1 activity
- Emergency business continuity supportLaunched the Communa program during the Coronavirus pandemic to help Haredi businesswomen sustain their businesses through crisis, with 95% of participants maintaining operations during the emergency period.
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Employment readiness and job placement supportRuns employment readiness courses and the Job Search Club, offering workshops in resume preparation, interview skills, professional presentation, and values-aligned self-presentation to help unemployed Haredi women enter or re-enter the workforce.
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Youth Entrepreneurship & Financial Literacy Education 1 activity
- Financial and youth education developmentDeveloping a financial-education course for youth based on training from Mesila – The Financial Empowerment Center, expanding Temech’s capacity-building reach to younger populations.
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Startup Acceleration & Business Growth Support 1 activity
- Individualized business coaching and growth supportProvides one-on-one professional guidance and coaching through programs like the Lobby Program, helping women grow their businesses, pivot to new models, expand into new markets, and increase income, with documented cases of tripling income or opening new offices.
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Professional Association Capacity Building 1 activity
- Kesharim networking groups and peer learning communitiesOperates 30 Kesharim networking groups across Israel in multiple languages and formats, providing monthly professional training in time management, finances, and creativity, while fostering peer learning, business development, and emotional support for Haredi women entrepreneurs.
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Tech Skills Training for Underserved Groups 1 activity
- Tech internship and career placement programsOperates TechUp and inTurn internship programs, a four-month software development internship with hands-on experience, corporate exposure, and interview guidance, along with codeathons and hackathons, resulting in 90% of participants securing stable tech employment within six months of completion.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Public speaking and leadership development trainingOffers the Bama public speaking course that trains participants in storytelling, lecture structure, audience engagement, and marketing, culminating in a 7-minute TED Talk-style presentation for each graduate to build confidence and professional visibility.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$899K
Contributions & grants$898K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$796
expenses
Total expenses$748K
Program expenses99%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising-6%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$744K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$8K
Cash$8K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$8K
Liquid reserves0.1 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -4.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 9
- AVI SCHRON — DIRECTOR
- CHAVI HERTZ — DIRECTOR
- DAVID SIMKOWITZ — DIRECTOR
- ELI SHINDLER — DIRECTOR
- GVIRA MILWORM — DIRECTOR
- JOSEPH ROSENBAUM — DIRECTOR
- MORRIS WOLFSON — DIRECTOR
- NATHAN KLEIN — DIRECTOR
- STEVE RECHNITZ — DIRECTOR
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- Chasi Yudelevitch Partner — Religious female entrepreneur supported by and involved with Temech since entering the business world.
- Dana Normatov Partner — Entrepreneur who received technical and emotional support from Temech for business success.
- Focus magazine Partner — Collaborated with Chani and her partners to feature the winner of their marketing gimmick contest in the magazine.
- Haredi post-high school educational institutions Partner — Partners with Haredi educational institutions to deliver professional programs and resources within the community.
- Intel Partner — Partnered with through board member Miriam Engel, Sr. Engineering Manager at Intel, indicating corporate engagement in workforce advancement initiatives.
- Israeli government Partner — Employer that hired a TechUp program participant for a software development position.
- Israeli government bodies Government — Partners with government bodies to initiate change and expand economic opportunities for Haredi women.
- Jerusalem Municipality Partner — Partner in operating an all-female co-working space in central Jerusalem.
- Ksharim Partner — Networking group that supports women in reevaluating and pivoting their businesses through peer collaboration.
- Mesila - The Financial Empowerment Center Partner — Collaboration through staff training and program development in financial education.
- Shani Peretz-Kariv Partner — Instructor in Temech's Bama public speaking course who provided personal example and teaching in storytelling, communication, and empowerment.
- Simcha Yedid Partner — Computer programming graduate supported by Temech in overcoming job placement challenges.
- Tamar Schreiber Partner — Architecture and interior decorating professional who built her business with help from peer competitors through Temech.
- Temech Network — Member of Temech networking group for women business owners, participating in goal-setting and skill-building activities.
- Temech Partner — Sarah Rivlin participated in Temech’s “Employees with Initiative” course to develop her vision for motherhood support workshops.
- local municipalities Partner — Collaborates with local municipalities to support workforce integration and professional development for Haredi women.
- major Israeli corporations Partner — Works with major Israeli corporations to open external employment opportunities for Haredi women.
- post-high school vocational programs Partner — Collaborates with Haredi post-high school vocational programs to deliver employment readiness courses and TechUp codeathons and hackathons.
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.
- Integrated Support Model for Career Entrymethodology: integrated_support_modelBy combining technical training with real-world internships, emotional support, and job placement assistance, we enable career entry into competitive fields like tech because holistic support reduces systemic barriers for women without industry connections or prior exposure.
- Integrated Support for Career Entrymethodology: integrated_tech_internship_and_placementBy combining technical training with real-world internships, corporate exposure, and placement support, we enable access to competitive tech careers because experiential integration bridges the gap for individuals excluded from traditional industry networks.
- Peer-Driven Accountability and Networked Growthmethodology: peer_accountabilityBy combining peer networking with structured goal setting and accountability, we drive business growth and personal development because trust-based peer relationships foster motivation, reduce isolation, and enable collaborative problem-solving in culturally sensitive ways.
- Peer-Led Networked Growth Modelmethodology: peer_led_networked_growthBy combining peer accountability, trust-based networking, and collaborative learning, we drive business growth and professional resilience because peer relationships generate sustained motivation, practical problem-solving, and collective adaptation that top-down instruction does not.
- Values-Aligned Economic Empowermentmethodology: values-aligned_economic_empowermentBy providing professional development and entrepreneurial support that aligns with Haredi religious and cultural values, we increase participation and effectiveness because women can pursue economic independence without compromising their faith or community norms.