named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Children’s Programming
Activities for children including Sunday school, ballet classes, and theater productions to foster Jewish identity and creativity in Russian-speaking families
Jewish Holidays & Traditions
Non-denominational celebrations of Jewish holidays and Shabbat dinners, including guidance for lifecycle events such as Brit, Bat Mitzvah, and Baby Naming
Networking
Professional relationship-building events targeting industries such as real estate, finance, and law, featuring thought leaders and speaking engagements
Social Events
Culturally themed gatherings and festive outings featuring Russian music and community-building activities for adults and families
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Jewish Textual and Educational Publishing 1 activity
- Deliver culturally tailored Jewish education and resourcesProvides Hebrew language instruction designed for Russian speakers and publishes original educational materials on Jewish learning and child development for children and adults in the Russian-speaking Jewish community.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Facilitate professional networking for Russian-speaking Jewish adultsConducts networking events and professional meetups for Russian-speaking Jews working in fields such as real estate, finance, and law, providing structured opportunities for career connections and community building.
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Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 1 activity
- Host Jewish holiday and Shabbat celebrationsOrganizes and hosts Jewish holiday events including Chanukkah, Purim, Passover, Tu B'Shvat, Yom Ha’atzmaut, and Rosh Hashanah, as well as regular Shabbat dinners, often with thematic programming and open to the Russian-speaking Jewish community in New York City.
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Membership Program Administration 1 activity
- Offer membership programs with event and sponsorship benefitsAdministers tiered membership programs (Mazel Club and Gold Club) that provide discounted event access, exclusive merchandise, sponsor discounts, newsletters, and invitation-only gatherings for engaged community members.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Organize social and cultural events for community engagementHosts a variety of social gatherings such as themed parties, cruise events, summer kick-offs, anniversary galas, film screenings, and cultural outings featuring Russian music and traditions to strengthen community ties among Russian-speaking Jews in Manhattan.
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Structured Jewish Text Study Programs 1 activity
- Provide children’s educational and cultural programmingOffers long-term educational programs for children including Judaic studies, Hebrew language instruction, music, theater production, ballet classes, and Sunday school, tailored to Russian-speaking Jewish families in NYC.
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Jewish Religious Education and Outreach 1 activity
- Support Jewish lifecycle eventsProvides guidance and communal support for lifecycle milestones including baby namings, Brit, Brita, and Bat & Bar Mitzvot for Russian-speaking Jewish families in New York City.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$89K
Contributions & grants$37K41%
Program service revenue$63K71%
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expenses
Total expenses$74K
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balance sheet
Total assets$23K
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Net assets$23K
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue -22.8%
relationships · 3
Who they work with
- Manhattan Government — Founded by Russian-speaking Jews in Manhattan, indicating local community roots and geographic affiliation.
- Petachya Partner — Anna Rogosnitzky serves as a goodwill ambassador for Petachya, an organization supporting children with special needs in Israel.
- business sponsors Partner — Provides discounts to members through partnerships with business sponsors.
strategies · 2
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.
- Community-Led, Culturally Specific Modelmethodology: for_us_by_usBy being created and run by Russian-speaking Jews for their own community, the organization ensures authentic representation and cultural resonance, which increases trust and engagement because participants see themselves reflected in the leadership and programming.
- Cultural and Educational Engagement for Identity Buildingmethodology: cultural_and_educational_engagementBy offering culturally and linguistically tailored programming—including Hebrew language instruction, storytelling, and family-centered traditions—the organization strengthens Jewish identity among unaffiliated or disengaged Russian-speaking Jews, because early and meaningful exposure fosters lasting communal belonging.