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AMERICAN FRIENDS OF TOLDOS MOSHE DOV

BROOKLYN, NY · EIN 202769473 · Form 990 · FY2023 · NTEE Q123 · International Affairs · Small ($100K-$1M) · toldosmoshedov.org
revenue
$131K
expenses
$122K
net assets
$3K
employees
0
program ratio
96%
mission · from form 990

TO RENDER FINANCIAL ASSITSTANCE TO ANY CORPORATION, FUND, FOUNDATION, AGENCY OR OTHER ENTITY WHICH IS ORGANIZED, OPERATED FOR AND DEVOTED TO EDUCATING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES ABOUT THE JEWISH TRADITION AND IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXATION.

profile · synthesized from sources

Toldos Moshe Dov is an Orthodox Jewish community organization based in Ashkelon, Israel, serving Russian-speaking immigrants. It operates a synagogue, kollel, and educational programs aimed at encouraging return to Torah observance among Russian Jews. Founded in 2006 by Rabbi Nochum Pavlov, it supports a close-knit community of baalei teshuvah families through daily learning, Shabbat programming, and lifecycle events.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Kollel Toldos Moshe Dov
Full-time Torah study program with 18 avreichim who commute daily to teach and learn with baalei teshuvah, offering morning, afternoon, and night learning sessions.
Orei Chaim Synagogue
Community synagogue serving as a center for prayer, Torah study, and communal events for Russian-speaking Jews in Ashkelon.
Shabbos Programs
Weekly Shabbat gatherings including minyanim, kiddush, shiurim for men, Tehillim groups for women and children, and communal shalosh seudos with the Rav and Rebbetzin.
Women's Seminars - Keys to a Life of Satisfaction
Practical workshops for Russian immigrant women on achieving harmony and happiness, led by Leah SolganiK, author of "Footsteps in the Sand".
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 2 activities
    • Build and sustain a religious community for Russian-speaking Jewish immigrants in Ashkelon
      Establishes and supports a close-knit community of Russian-speaking baalei teshuvah and Jewish immigrants in Ashkelon, providing a communal and spiritual home grounded in Torah Judaism. This includes serving approximately 35,000 Russian-speaking Jews through religious, educational, and social programming.
    • Host communal Shabbos gatherings with religious and social components
      Organizes regular communal Shabbos events that include prayer services, Torah learning, and shared meals such as kiddush and shalosh seudos, fostering community cohesion among Russian-speaking Jews in Ashkelon.
  • Structured Jewish Text Study Programs 1 activity
    • Deliver Torah and Jewish philosophy instruction in Russian
      Offers accessible Torah, Halachah, and Jewish philosophy education in the Russian language through professional lecturers, ensuring linguistic and cultural relevance for Russian-speaking immigrants.
  • Jewish Lifecycle-Integrated Service Projects 1 activity
    • Facilitate Jewish lifecycle events and increased religious observance
      Supports Russian-speaking Jews in adopting and deepening religious observance, including facilitating adult and child circumcisions, conducting Jewish weddings for previously civilly married couples, and promoting Shabbos and kashrus observance.
  • Jewish Worship and Study Center 1 activity
    • Operate a synagogue, community center, and Beis Medrash for religious and educational programming
      Operates Orei Chaim as a multifunctional synagogue, community center, and Beis Medrash that hosts daily prayer services, Torah study, and communal events for men, women, and children. The facility serves as a central hub for religious and communal life for Russian-speaking Jews in Ashkelon.
  • Women's Empowerment and Leadership Development 1 activity
    • Provide personal development training for immigrant women
      Conducts training sessions for Russian-speaking immigrant women focused on achieving happiness, harmony, and life satisfaction through practical, values-based steps.
  • Jewish Advanced Torah Education 1 activity
    • Provide structured Torah education and advanced Talmudic study programs
      Runs a yeshiva and an advanced kollel for intensive Torah and Talmud study, supported by 18 full-time scholars who commute daily to Ashkelon. The programs serve baalei teshuvah and other community members, enabling advancement in Torah scholarship and deepening religious observance.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$131K
Contributions & grants$131K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$122K
Program expenses96%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$117K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$11K
Cash$11K
Investments$0
Liabilities$9K
Net assets$3K
Liquid reserves1.1 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue -1.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

board members · 2
  • CHANANYA PAVLOV — PRESIDENT
  • TZIRREL PAVLOV — SECRETARY/TR
relationships · 7

Who they work with

  • Arachim Partner — Collaborates with Arachim to introduce Jews to their religious heritage through educational seminars.
  • Harav Nochum Pavlov Partner — Founder and spiritual leader of the Toldos Moshe Dov community.
  • Kollel Toldos Moshe Dov Partner — Kollel avreichim partner with Toldos Moshe Dov to grow the local Torah community in Ashkelon.
  • Leah Solganik Partner — Facilitator of training workshops for Russian-speaking immigrant women on happiness and life satisfaction.
  • Orei Chaim Partner — Community synagogue, kollel, and Jewish community center serving the kehillah.
  • Rebbetzin (wife of Harav Nochum Pavlov) Partner — Co-founder and spiritual leader of the Toldos Moshe Dov community.
  • Vaad Harabanim Partner — Processes donations on behalf of Toldos Moshe Dov through an automated system or live representative.
strategies · 1

How they approach the work

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  • Spiritual Reawakening Through Personalized Torah Engagement
    methodology: spiritual_reawakening
    By facilitating personal encounters with Jewish texts and teachings through mentorship and guided learning, individuals experience transformative spiritual growth because these interactions are believed to connect them to divine wisdom and purpose.