named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Gan Nes Preschool
Jewish early childhood education program celebrating milestones and religious holidays
J-teen / EnerJew
Youth program offering workshops, Shabbaton events, and regional gatherings for teenagers
Kolel Torah
Religious study program for adults, including men's and women's Torah study groups, both in-person and online
Summer Camp Gan Isroel
Annual summer camp program for children in Ulyanovsk
Taste of Life
Provides monthly food packages, cash coupons for groceries, and seasonal clothing assistance to approximately 100 families in Ulyanovsk
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Jewish Religious Education and Outreach 2 activities
- Community outreach and educational seminars in RussiaConducts outreach through summer camps, seminars, and Shabbaton events in cities across Russia, including Togliatti and Dimitrovgrad, targeting youth and families.
- Educational programs for children and adultsOffers structured educational activities including Sunday School, women's and men's Kollel classes, teen clubs, and holiday-themed learning on topics such as Chanukah traditions, dreidel games, and candle-lighting procedures.
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Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 2 activities
- Lag BaOmer community celebrationOrganizes an annual Lag BaOmer event featuring dance classes, campfire music, outdoor games, archery, and a communal Shabbat meal with Bukhara pilaf for children and parents.
- Large-scale religious observances during TishreiHosts annual community-wide religious events including Rosh Hashanah prayers, Yom Kippur fasting, Sukkot gatherings, and Simchat Torah celebrations, often featuring visiting rabbis and communal meals.
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Memorial and Veteran Honor Services 1 activity
- Commemorative events for Day of Salvation and LiberationOrganizes memorial gatherings honoring veterans of the Great Patriotic War, including Kaddish recitations, candle lighting, and distribution of gift sets to veterans and home front workers.
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Community Stewardship Volunteer Programs 1 activity
- Community cemetery maintenanceOrganizes volunteer-led events to clean and maintain the Jewish community cemetery as an act of communal responsibility and remembrance.
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Traditional & Cultural Performing Arts 1 activity
- Cultural and musical programming promoting Jewish traditionsOrganizes concerts and cultural events such as the "On the Wings of a Dream" concert and releases albums to promote Jewish musical heritage locally and internationally.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Hanukkah gift distribution for families with childrenDistributes holiday gifts including menorahs, presents, grocery cash cards, books, sweets, and kosher food certificates to families with children in advance of Hanukkah.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Monthly food and clothing assistance for familiesProvides ongoing support to approximately 100 families per month through food packages, supermarket cash coupons, and seasonal clothing coupons.
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Jewish Textual and Educational Publishing 1 activity
- Online Torah education accessProvides remote access to Torah lectures delivered by international speakers through virtual platforms such as Zoom and Skype.
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Jewish Worship and Study Center 1 activity
- Operation of a multifunctional Jewish community centerMaintains a community center housing a synagogue, kosher café, library, store for Judaic and kosher items, preschool classrooms, and facilities for educational and cultural programming.
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Community Event-Based Giving Programs 1 activity
- Purim celebration and community support initiativeHosts an annual Purim celebration for around 100 attendees, distributes children's gifts to over 70 families, and redirects festival proceeds to support economically vulnerable community members.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$66K
Contributions & grants$66K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$72K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$38K
Cash$38K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$38K
Liquid reserves6.3 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -23.2%
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- American Jewish Distribution Committee Government — Recognized Igor Dabakarov with awards for organizing Jewish communal life in Ulyanovsk.
- Enerjew Partner — Volunteer group collaborating with the Jewish Center of Ulyanovsk in delivering gifts and greetings to veterans.
- FEOR Partner — Supported the Purim celebration by enabling the reading of the Esther Scroll
- Federation Jewish Communities of Russia Partner — Partner organization that supported the Rosh HaShana celebration.
- Federation of Jewish Communities of Russia Partner — Awarded Igor Dabakarov for leadership in Jewish communal organization.
- Kolel Partner — Volunteer group collaborating with the Jewish Center of Ulyanovsk in delivering gifts and greetings to veterans.
- Mazal tov Partner — Local musical ensemble that provided entertainment during Sukkot celebrations.
- Nefesh Partner — Jewish musical group that performed at the Chanukah concert.
- Rabbanit Yael Joffe Partner — Invited instructor from Volgograd who led theater games and lessons during the Shabbaton.
- Rabbi Yossi Marozov Partner — Provided virtual educational classes for the men's Kollel in preparation for Chanukah.
- Shmini Charitable Foundation Partner — Sponsor and supporting organization for the Rosh HaShana celebration.
- Taste of Life Partner — Charity project collaborating with the Jewish Center of Ulyanovsk to distribute holiday gifts to families with children.
- Taste of Life Partner — Collaborates with the Jewish Center of Ulyanovsk on charitable projects, including holiday gift distribution and ongoing family support.
- Taste of Life Partner — Provided gift certificates for kosher holiday food distributed to families.
- Ulyanovsk Jewish community Partner — Collaborated with the organization in a joint cemetery cleaning initiative.
- organizers Partner — Collaborates with organizers to deliver online Torah lectures to university students.
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.
- Culturally and Linguistically Tailored Outreachmethodology: cultural_and_language_outreachBy using language acquisition and cultural fluency, the organization enables effective outreach to Russian-speaking Jewish communities because trust and accessibility are increased through familiar communication modes.
- Holiday-Centered Experiential Engagementmethodology: holiday-centered community engagementBy combining festive communal meals and religious observance during holidays, the organization engages families and teaches children Jewish commandments because celebration creates memorable, accessible entry points to tradition.
- Integrated Community Center Modelmethodology: integrated_community_centerBy co-locating religious, educational, and social services in one center, the organization strengthens Jewish identity and community cohesion because shared space fosters consistent engagement and holistic support.