named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Early Childhood Program
Preschool and kindergarten program focusing on guided play, literacy, math, Hebrew, and spiritual development through art, music, and celebration of Jewish holidays
Grow Torah Garden
Educational garden program developed in partnership with Grow Torah to teach students about Jewish agricultural laws, science, and gardening
Strive for 5
Character education initiative centered on five core values: Curiosity, Compassion, Strength, Connection to Hashem, and Making a Difference, integrated across all grade levels
YHTPoV Podcast
Student-led podcast initiative providing a platform for student voices and perspectives
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Family-School Engagement Programs 2 activities
- Family and parent engagement programmingOffers family-centered programming to involve parents in their children's education, including events like a community Shabbat meal celebrating diverse foods and guest speakers as part of thematic units.
- Parent leadership and organizational developmentEngages parent-leaders in partnership with administration to support organizational leadership and school development.
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Jewish Dual-Curriculum Education 1 activity
- Early childhood and K-12 academic instructionTeaches literacy, math, and Hebrew through stories, songs, discussions, hands-on activities, and center-based learning aligned with Common Core standards; provides literacy enrichment and nurtures cognitive, social, emotional, and motor skills in early childhood students.
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Horticultural Education and Community Gardening 1 activity
- Hands-on Jewish agricultural educationDevelops an educational garden in partnership with Grow Torah to provide hands-on learning about Jewish agricultural traditions, halacha, and gardening science.
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Jewish Advanced Torah Education 1 activity
- Jewish and General Studies education for boys and girlsOperates as a Centrist Orthodox Yeshiva providing Jewish and General Studies education in a warm, caring environment for over 800 students across two campuses.
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Religious Education and Instruction 1 activity
- Religious and values educationTeaches religious values through art, music, play, and instruction on holidays, Torah portions, prayers, and blessings as part of the school curriculum.
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Individualized Academic Support 1 activity
- Student dignity and individualized learning supportEmphasizes student dignity and individuality to support exploration and development in learning, fostering a close-knit, family-like educational environment.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Campus navigation and institutional contact servicesProvides a maps interface on its website to help users navigate to destinations on campus and maintains a quick reference contact guide for the institution.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$15.52M
Contributions & grants$2.97M19%
Program service revenue$9.06M58%
Investment income$677K4%
Other revenue$2.81M
expenses
Total expenses$14.66M
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$10.43M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$40.94M
Cash$6.63M
Investments$3.05M
Liabilities$20.77M
Net assets$20.17M
Liquid reserves7.9 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -3.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| SEE SCHEDULE ATTACHED | SEE SCHEDULE | 0 | $759K |
board members · 24
- ABBY BASALELY — DIRECTOR
- ADAM ZITTER — PRESIDENT
- ADINA GOLDBERG — DIRECTOR
- ARI FELDMAN — VICE PRESIDENT, ADMINISTRA
- ARI HERMAN — DIRECTOR
- ARIELLA FAIGEN — DIRECTOR
- ARYEH SCHLUSSELBERG — DIRECTOR
- AVI SHAKAROV — DIRECTOR
- AVIVA GLOGOWER — DIRECTOR
- DAVID NATANOV — TREASURER
- HENRY FRANK — DIRECTOR
- ILANA DICKER — DIRECTOR
- IRWIN ADELSBERG — FINANCE VICE PRESIDENT
- ISAAC ARYEH — DIRECTOR
- JANE HOURIZADEH — DIRECTOR
- JEFFREY DANIEL — DIRECTOR
- JENNIFER DANIEL — PTA REPRESENTATIVE
- JENNIFER REVICH — DIRECTOR
- LISA GOLDMAN — DIRECTOR
- MICHAL LIPSCHITZ — DIRECTOR
- RACHEL HIRSCH — CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
- RAMIN BARATIAN — DIRECTOR
- ROBERT AMBALU — DIRECTOR
- SHULAMIT HURWITZ — PTA REPRESENTATIVE
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Alumni Association Partner — Collaborates with the Alumni Association to connect former students with the school community.
- Grow Torah Partner — Partnered with Yeshiva Har Torah to develop an educational garden at the school.
- Jon Pritkin Partner — Guest speaker invited to support a thematic unit on teamwork.
- Parent-Leaders Partner — Collaborates with parent-leaders as part of a shared leadership model.
- Rabbi Gary Menchel Partner — Assumed leadership in 1995 and has led Yeshiva Har Torah with dedication since.
- Rabbi Meir Bilitzky Partner — Founding Dean who spearheaded the establishment of Yeshiva Har Torah in 1989.
- Wilderness Rabbi Partner — Partnered with for team-building activities.
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.
- Child-Centered, Spiritually Inspired Educationmethodology: child-centered_careBy nurturing each child in a warm, caring environment that emphasizes individual development and spiritual values, we foster a love for learning and build confidence because personalized, values-infused experiences deepen engagement and self-efficacy.
- Values Integration Through Modeling and Curriculummethodology: values_integrated_educationBy embedding core values—such as respect, curiosity, and connection to Hashem—into daily interactions and academic content, we shape student character because consistent modeling and curricular reinforcement make abstract values tangible and actionable.