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Arachim America Inc

Brooklyn, NY · EIN 133793441 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE X99 · Religion-Related · Medium ($1M-$10M) · arachimusa.org
revenue
$1.1M
expenses
$1.1M
net assets
$16K
employees
0
volunteers
9
program ratio
87%
mission · from form 990

Arachim America, Inc. is an Organization that increases, and fosters the understanding of Jewish principles, ideals and traditions by creating and establishing programs and seminars that further such principles, and distribution of Jewish educational, cultural and religious information and materials, audio and visual materials, pertaining to Jewish education, religion and culture and promote Judaism by all available means and methods.

profile · synthesized from sources

Arachim America Inc is a Jewish educational organization that promotes understanding of Jewish principles, traditions, and culture through seminars, articles, and multimedia resources. It distributes religious and cultural materials to foster engagement with Judaism. The organization operates internationally with a focus on adult education and outreach.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Articles and Publications
Distributes written articles on Jewish traditions, Sabbath observance, family relationships, and spiritual life, organized by topic categories such as Sabbath and Family Relationships.
International Seminars
Organizes and promotes Torah classes, parlor events, and conferences globally to foster Jewish learning and connection.
Video and Audio Lectures
Offers free access to recorded lectures and multimedia content on Judaism for educational purposes.
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Jewish Textual and Educational Publishing 2 activities
    • Conducting research and producing multimedia content for Jewish education
      Conducts research on Jewish education topics and produces video, multimedia, and educational content—including responses to questions about science and faith (e.g., dinosaur fossils in relation to divine creation)—to support outreach and educational initiatives.
    • Distributing Jewish educational and religious materials
      Produces and distributes educational materials including booklets, flyers, flash cards, articles, and audiovisual content explaining basic Jewish practices and religious topics; also creates multimedia content such as downloadable lectures and videos for subscribers.
  • Jewish Religious Education and Outreach 1 activity
    • Conducting global Jewish education seminars and workshops
      Conducts over 200 seminars annually across five continents in multiple languages and hosts approximately 10,000 neighborhood workshops each year in more than 200 locations in Israel, engaging over 30,000 participants in seminars and approximately 100,000 in workshops and other programming annually. Since inception, has engaged over 500,000 Jews across approximately 35 countries on five continents in educational programs related to Judaism.
  • Structured Jewish Text Study Programs 1 activity
    • Operating Torah study centers and educational programs
      Operates a network of Torah study centers offering lectures, hashkafa classes, and educational programs for children, teens, women, and men, covering topics such as Pirkei Avot, Sabbath, Family Relationships, Tefillin, Child Education, and Holidays.
  • Halachic Guidance and Education Services 1 activity
    • Providing personalized religious guidance and counseling
      Offers personalized advice from rabbis and staff members through email, live video consultations, and question-submission systems, supporting individuals in integrating spiritual and material aspects of life in accordance with Jewish teachings.
  • Jewish Leadership Development 1 activity
    • Training and certifying Jewish outreach educators
      Provides training and certification programs for Jewish outreach lecturers and activists through courses, symposiums, and continuing education seminars to build capacity in Jewish education and engagement.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Observing and teaching rituals commemorating the Temple's destruction
      Observes and teaches annual rituals and practices related to the remembrance of the Temple’s destruction, including leaving a section of wall unpainted at home entrances, breaking a plate and placing ashes on the groom’s head during weddings, breaking a glass, and observing a full-day fast with intensified mourning during the week of the Ninth of Av.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.08M
Contributions & grants$1.08M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.09M
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$424K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$23K
Cash$23K
Investments$0
Liabilities$7K
Net assets$16K
Liquid reserves0.3 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +2.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • Joseph Walis — Trustee
  • Moshe Goldberg — Trustee
  • Zalman Gross — Trustee
relationships · 6

Who they work with

  • Arachim Network — Arachim America Inc is part of the global Arachim network founded in Israel in 1979.
  • Arachim Network — Arachim America Inc is part of the global Arachim network with branches in Israel, USA, France, Argentina, Italy, The Far East, and Hungary
  • Arachim Network — Arachim America Inc is part of the global Arachim network.
  • Paz Laghai Partner — Featured speaker providing video content on family relationships
  • Rabbi Moshe Iserles (Remoh) Partner — Cited as a source for a historical account involving Plato and Jeremiah.
  • Yaakov Svei Partner — Featured speaker providing video content on Jewish holidays
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.

  • Digital-First Religious Education
    methodology: digital-outreach
    By using digital communication and video-based learning, we produce broader access to Jewish education because geographic barriers are removed and personalized guidance becomes scalable.
  • Progressive, Individualized Kiruv
    methodology: progressive_kiruv
    By tailoring Jewish outreach to an individual's intellectual stage and spiritual interests, we produce deeper engagement and sustained commitment because learning aligns with personal development and curiosity.
  • Spiritual Integration of Material and Divine
    methodology: spiritual-material integration
    By teaching that Jewish practice unifies spiritual and material life, we produce holistic personal transformation because individuals experience everyday actions as sacred and meaningful.