named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Defense Partnerships
Partners with law enforcement and interfaith groups to provide security training, emergency planning, and threat assessment for Jewish communities.
Heritage Forums
Hosts speaker series and panel discussions on Jewish values, religious liberty, and Israel advocacy, offered both virtually and in-person.
Jewish Civic Leadership Program
Intensive training for emerging leaders in public speaking, policy analysis, coalition building, and grassroots organizing grounded in Jewish values.
Truth in Media Project
Combats antisemitism and misinformation through media monitoring, fact-checking, educational content, and social media advocacy training.
Youth Heritage Grants
Provides financial support for Jewish educational programs, scholarships, summer camps, Israel experiences, and service-learning initiatives for youth.
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Israel and Jewish Heritage Educational Travel 4 activities
- Advocacy against antisemitism and misinformationCombats antisemitism and counters misinformation about Israel by monitoring media, producing educational content, training community members in online advocacy, and engaging with journalists to promote fair coverage.
- Public forums on Jewish values and Israel advocacyHosts public forums featuring distinguished speakers and panel discussions on Jewish values, religious liberty, and Israel advocacy, delivered in both virtual and in-person formats.
- Research on discrimination and community developmentConducts research and publishes reports on issues related to discrimination and the development of Jewish communities.
- Strengthening U.S.-Israel relations through diplomacy and educationAdvocates for strong U.S.-Israel diplomatic relations and promotes understanding of Israel through educational programs on its history, culture, and significance, as well as by countering misinformation in media and public discourse.
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Jewish Religious Education and Outreach 2 activities
- Community education on Jewish heritage and civic responsibilityConducts public educational programs, including lectures, workshops, and panel discussions on Jewish history, heritage, and civic responsibility, offered in community venues and online.
- Support for Torah study and Orthodox JudaismFosters, promotes, and advances Torah study and Orthodox Judaism through educational and religious programming.
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Law Enforcement-Community Relations Programs 1 activity
- Community safety and security initiativesDevelops safety plans, provides security training, and establishes rapid-response protocols in collaboration with law enforcement and interfaith partners to enhance the safety of Jewish communities.
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Jewish Community Poverty Relief 1 activity
- Direct humanitarian and religious assistanceProvides charity and Passover assistance to the needy, with support extending to individuals in the USA, Israel, and worldwide.
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Jewish Life and Security Support 1 activity
- Funding youth-focused Jewish identity programsFunds educational programs, scholarships, summer camps, Israel experiences, and service-learning initiatives aimed at strengthening Jewish identity among youth.
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Jewish Leadership Development 1 activity
- Leadership development for Jewish civic engagementRuns the Jewish Civic Leadership Program and Heritage Forums, offering workshops in public speaking, policy analysis, coalition building, and grassroots organizing, along with mentorship and hands-on advocacy projects to train emerging leaders in Jewish communities.
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Pediatric Primary and Specialty Care 1 activity
- Medical assistance for special needs childrenProvides medical assistance and support services specifically for children with special needs.
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Civic Engagement and Voter Mobilization 1 activity
- Nonpartisan voter education and civic participationDistributes nonpartisan voter education materials, explains ballot initiatives related to religious freedom and community development, and hosts candidate forums to promote informed civic participation.
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Holocaust and Genocide Remembrance Education 1 activity
- Preservation of Jewish cultural heritageMaintains public archives and documents Jewish contributions to society, preserving cultural heritage for educational and historical purposes.
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Volunteer Mobilization for Community Improvement 1 activity
- Volunteer service and disaster relief programsOrganizes volunteer-driven initiatives such as food drives, neighborhood cleanups, and disaster relief efforts to support community resilience and engagement.
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financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$91
Contributions & grants$9099%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$11%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$11K
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$11K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$313
Cash$313
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$313
Liquid reserves0.3 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue -99.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
Who runs it
board members · 3
- NUCHEM MENDELSON — DIRECTOR
- SHIMON WEINREICH — PRESIDENT
- SHLOMO SCHREIBER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- U.S. government Government — Engages with elected leaders to strengthen U.S.–Israel relations and advance advocacy goals.
- interfaith partners Partner — Works with interfaith groups to build security coalitions and enhance community defense initiatives.
- journalists and outlets Partner — Engages with media professionals to promote fair and accurate coverage of Jewish issues.
- local law enforcement Partner — Collaborates on developing safety plans, providing security training, and establishing rapid-response protocols for Jewish communities.
- museums and cultural institutions Partner — Partners with museums and cultural institutions to preserve and celebrate Jewish heritage.
- regional organizations Partner — Partners with regional organizations to implement community service initiatives.
- scholars and educators Partner — Collaborates with scholars and educators to deliver high-quality educational content.
strategies · 3
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.
- Civic Engagement Through Integrated Education and Advocacymethodology: civic-engagement-through-education-and-advocacyBy combining education, advocacy, and civic engagement, the organization builds durable communal strength, because interconnected programming deepens participation and sustains Jewish identity in public life.
- Strategic Communications to Counter Antisemitismmethodology: strategic_communicationsBy monitoring media, issuing rapid responses, and deploying strategic communications, the organization shifts public narratives about Jews and Judaism, because narrative change reduces stigma and strengthens communal security.
- Values-Based Advocacy to Strengthen Jewish Identitymethodology: values-based_advocacyBy advancing conservative Jewish values and pride in response to perceived cultural and existential threats, the organization strengthens communal cohesion and resilience, because shared values and identity are foundational to collective action and heritage preservation.