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American Friends Yeshivat Ateret Yerushalayim Inc

New City, NY · EIN 611504739 · Form 990EZ · FY2023 · NTEE T12 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.ateret.org

revenue

$170K

expenses

$179K

net assets

$101K

employees

—

mission · from form 990

To teach Judaism in Jerusalem using traditional Jewish texts

profile · synthesized from sources

Yeshivat Ateret Yerushalayim is a post-high school yeshiva in Jerusalem that provides Jewish students with a structured environment for Torah study, personal growth, and connection to Israel. The institution emphasizes building lifelong foundations in Jewish learning, character development, and spiritual practice through a combination of textual study, mentorship, and experiential learning. Students participate in academic programming, monthly tiyulim (trips), and community service, supported by a close-knit faculty and staff.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Monthly Tiyulim

Full-day educational and recreational trips across Israel, including visits to historical, religious, and natural sites such as Masada, the Kinneret, and Yad Vashem

Multi-Level Learning Program

Structured morning seder with skill-building and independence in Torah study; afternoon classes in life skills, mussar, halachah, hashkafa, and other subjects tailored to different levels

Shabbatonim and Special Events

Regular Shabbat gatherings, including a major Tzfat Shabbaton; celebratory events such as Chanukah, Purim, and Lag B’Omer parties hosted by faculty

Volunteer Program

Students volunteer with Yad Eliezer and other local organizations, packing and delivering food to the needy

activities · 9 groups

What they do

Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 2 activities
- Regular communal and holiday celebrations
  
  Hosts recurring communal events including Shabbat gatherings, Melava Malka, and celebratory events for Jewish holidays such as Chanukah, Purim, and Lag B’Omer, including an annual pilgrimage to Meron for Lag BaOmer.
- Rosh Chodesh prayers at the Western Wall
  
  Organizes regular student trips to the Western Wall for morning prayers on Rosh Chodesh.
Jewish Dual-Curriculum Education 2 activities
- Residential Torah study and religious growth program
  
  Provides a structured yeshiva environment where students engage in comprehensive Torah study, develop self-motivation and discipline, and participate in a residential program combining religious learning, daily routine, and personal growth.
- University credit partnerships
  
  Offers university credit opportunities through partnerships with Yeshiva University, Touro College, and Skokie Yeshiva, with a full year of study equivalent to 32 credits.
Alumni Community Building 1 activity
- Alumni engagement and connection building
  
  Organizes periodic alumni gatherings and optional Thursday night learning sessions with advanced alumni, including communal meals, to maintain long-term relationships.
Israel and Jewish Heritage Educational Travel 1 activity
- Educational trips and experiential learning in Israel
  
  Organizes monthly educational trips across Israel and full-day experiential learning outings that include historical, physical, and sensory components to enhance student learning.
Student Housing and Residential Services 1 activity
- On-site meals and residential support
  
  Provides three hot meals daily prepared on site, supporting students’ residential and spiritual experience.
Jewish Advanced Torah Education 1 activity
- Structured on-site learning and certification programs
  
  Offers advanced Talmudic study sessions and a Night Seder program that includes a course certifying students as Mashgiach Kashrut through prominent Jerusalem rabbinic authorities.
Student Milestone Ceremonies & Events 1 activity
- Student milestone celebrations (Siyumim)
  
  Hosts siyumim to celebrate students’ completion of significant Torah learning milestones.
Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Student volunteering and food distribution with Yad Eliezer
  
  Organizes student participation in volunteering activities with Yad Eliezer, including packing and delivering food to people in need as part of community service engagement.
Uncategorized 1 activity
- Emergency preparedness and response
  
  Conducted an orderly evacuation of the yeshiva building in response to a nearby forest fire in coordination with emergency services.

financials · form 990EZ · fy2023

revenue

Total revenue$170K

Contributions & grants$170K100%

Program service revenue$00%

Investment income$00%

Other revenue—

expenses

Total expenses$179K

Program expenses—

Admin / overhead—

Fundraising—

Salaries & benefits—

Grants paid out$179K

balance sheet

Total assets$101K

Cash—

Investments—

Liabilities—

Net assets$101K

3 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue +58.7%

relationships · 14

Who they work with

Fire Department Government — Coordinated with the Yeshiva during a forest fire emergency to ensure safe evacuation.
Hebrew Theological Seminary Network — Accredited by Hebrew Theological Seminary
Jerusalem rabbinic figures Partner — Provides certification for students completing the Mashgiach Kashrut course.
Jewish Agency Government — Eligible students benefit from MASA grants funded by the Jewish Agency
MASA Government — Approved program receiving grants funded by the Jewish Agency and the State of Israel for eligible students.
Skokie Yeshiva Partner — Partner institution enabling students to earn university credit through concurrent enrollment.
State of Israel Government — Eligible students benefit from MASA grants funded by the State of Israel
Talmudic University of Florida Network — Accredited by Talmudic University of Florida
Touro College Network — Accredited by Touro College
Touro College Partner — Partner institution enabling students to earn university credit through concurrent enrollment.
Yad Eliezer Partner — Students volunteer with Yad Eliezer to pack and deliver food to the needy
Yad Eliezer Partner — Students volunteer with Yad Eliezer, packing and delivering food to the needy.
Yeshiva University Network — Accredited by Yeshiva University
Yeshiva University Partner — Partner institution enabling students to earn university credit through concurrent enrollment.

strategies · 5

How they approach the work

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Academic Credit Integration

methodology: academic_credit_integration
By partnering with accredited universities to offer transferable academic credit for religious study, we increase the perceived value and accessibility of yeshiva education because it aligns spiritual development with formal educational advancement.
Experiential Connection to Eretz Yisrael

methodology: experiential_connection_to_eretz_yisrael
By integrating educational and recreational trips throughout Israel, we cultivate a deep, enduring connection to the country because direct, lived experience strengthens emotional and spiritual attachment.
Experiential Education

methodology: experiential_education
By using immersive, multi-sensory outings, we deepen student learning and integration of knowledge because combining physical, historical, and spiritual experiences enhances retention and meaning-making.
Mentorship Model

methodology: mentorship_model
By ensuring personal mentorship through low student-to-instructor ratios, we foster enduring student-mentor relationships that support religious and personal growth because consistent, individualized guidance builds trust and accountability.
Relationship-Centered Education

methodology: relationship-centered_education
By fostering personal connections to Torah, mentors, Israel, and community, we produce long-term engagement with Jewish life because relational bonds deepen commitment and spiritual continuity.