named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Film Series
Curated screenings of films exploring Jewish themes, history, and culture, followed by discussion
Podcasts
Audio recordings of lectures and discussions from the summer season, making content accessible beyond the live audience
Season Speaker Series
Annual summer program featuring lectures by scholars, rabbis, authors, and public figures on Jewish history, ethics, identity, and current events
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
- Manages event and room rentalsProvides room rental services and virtual tours of lodging facilities for visitors, supporting event hosting and accommodations at its center.
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Film Festival and Screening Programming 1 activity
- Operates a weekly Jewish Film SeriesHosts regular film screenings every Sunday and Wednesday at 3:30pm, featuring documentaries and narrative films on Jewish themes, including "Sapiro vs Ford," "The Road Between Us," "Among Neighbors," and "The Magic Lantern," with content exploring Jewish history, identity, and contemporary issues.
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Israel and Jewish Heritage Educational Travel 1 activity
- Partners to deliver immersive Israel education for teensCollaborates with The Jewish Education Project to develop and support educational programming that provides immersive Israel education experiences for teenage participants.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Hosts annual speaker series and public lecturesOrganizes an ongoing series of public lectures and speaker events each summer, featuring experts on Jewish history, culture, Zionism, progressivism, and contemporary Jewish life. The series has run continuously from 2009 through 2025 and includes events such as Peter Beinart on U.S.-Israel relations, Rabbi Roger Klein on biblical women and Jewish humor, and Dr. Michael Berenbaum on Holocaust memorialization.
- Provides access to recorded speaker programsOffers audio recordings of its speaker programs to extend access beyond in-person attendance, supporting ongoing engagement with its educational content.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$286K
Contributions & grants$112K39%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$121K42%
Other revenue$53K
expenses
Total expenses$210K
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$3.85M
Cash$116K
Investments$1.93M
Liabilities$9K
Net assets$3.84M
Liquid reserves116.7 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +45.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 12
- ARLENE HOFFMAN — DIRECTOR
- CHARLES SHUMAN — DIRECTOR
- EDITH EVERETT — CHAIRMAN EMERITUS
- FRAN BLACK — DIRECTOR
- GEORGE ARNOLD — DIRECTOR
- GEORGE SCHNEE — DIRECTOR
- HARVEY WOLSH — TREASURER
- KAREN EVERETT — DIRECTOR
- MARY MITCHELL — SECRETARY
- PETER SILBERSTEIN — DIRECTOR
- RICHARD SPIVAK — CHAIRMAN
- SANDI ZUCKER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- Chautauqua Institution Partner — Collaborates with or operates within the Chautauqua Institution's programming framework
- Chautauqua Institution Partner — Collaborates with the Chautauqua Institution as part of its programming and operations.
- Chautauqua Institution Partner — Collaborates with the Chautauqua Institution as part of the denominational house network.
- Chautauqua Institution Partner — Collaborates with the Chautauqua Institution, as indicated by the dedicated webpage link and organizational context.
- G.L. Olson, Inc. Partner — General contractor for the Everett Jewish Life Center facility
- Maltz Museum Partner — Provides biographical information for speaker Lynda A. Bender.
- Schnee Architects, Inc. Partner — Architect for the Everett Jewish Life Center facility
- The Chautauqua Institution Partner — Host organization with which the Everett Jewish Life Center is affiliated and operates within its grounds and programming framework
- The Jewish Education Project Partner — Collaborates with The Everett Jewish Life Center to advance Jewish education initiatives.
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.
- Reimagined Jewish Education 43 orgsmethodology: reimagined-jewish-educationBy adapting Jewish education to contemporary learners’ needs through diverse and accessible formats, the center increases engagement because relevance and accessibility drive meaningful participation in Jewish life and thought.shared approach: Experiential Identity Immersion →
- Inclusive Community Gathering 16 orgsmethodology: inclusive_community_gatheringBy creating a shared physical and programmatic space for Jewish and Chautauqua community members, the center fosters mutual learning and engagement because shared experiences across identities build inclusive belonging and broaden participation.shared approach: Accessible Entry Points →