named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Bar-Mitzvah Club
Weekly sessions for boys ages 12-13 to prepare for their Bar Mitzvah through learning Jewish traditions and identity
Family Counseling
Personal and family counseling on various aspects of life, including marriage counseling, based on Jewish teachings
Hebrew School
Weekly Hebrew school for children ages 3-13 focusing on Jewish traditions, holidays, Hebrew reading, and Jewish identity through engaging activities
Hospital and Nursing Home Visitations
Rabbis visit Jewish patients in hospitals and nursing homes to provide prayers, encouragement, and holiday spirit
Jewish Life Cycle Ceremonies
Services for Bris, Baby Naming, Weddings, and Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, both at the center and off-site
Mezuzah Campaign
Provides free mezuzahs to families in need and offers mezuzah checking services by a certified scribe
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 2 activities
- Community Building and Educational EventsOrganizes community events, workshops, meals, and educational trips for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. Programs are designed to foster friendships, spiritual growth, and engagement with Jewish traditions and values.
- Religious Services and Shabbat ProgrammingConducts regular Shabbat morning and Sunday morning prayer services, including Rabbi-led sermons, prayer books in Hebrew with Russian and English translation, and provision of Talit and Tefillin. Offers coffee, tea, and refreshments during services and opportunities to sponsor a kiddush for personal milestones or Yartzeit.
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Structured Jewish Text Study Programs 1 activity
- Hebrew School and Children's Educational ProgrammingOperates a Hebrew school for children aged 3 to 13, running Sundays from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM, September to June, using theater, crafts, STEM, and filmmaking as educational tools. Includes armed security during sessions and offers hands-on Shabbos experiences through the Jewish Kids Club.
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Halachic Guidance and Education Services 1 activity
- Life Cycle Ceremony Support and GuidanceProvides rabbinical guidance and support for Jewish life cycle events including births, weddings, Bris, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, and funerals. Assists families in arranging ceremonies, connects them with Mohels, and offers officiation both at the center and offsite.
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Jewish and Hindu Funeral Rites Support 1 activity
- Mourning and Memorial ServicesOffers guidance and support for shiva observance and grief-related practices, including funeral and memorial service officiation, Kaddish recitation, and stone unveiling ceremonies. Hosts a Yizkor memorial prayer service with charity pledges made in memory of the departed.
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Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care Services 1 activity
- Spiritual Counseling and Pastoral CareOffers personal and family counseling, including marriage counseling, and conducts hospital and nursing home visitations to provide spiritual support, prayers, and companionship to Jewish patients.
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Youth and Young Adult Spiritual Engagement 1 activity
- Youth and Teen Engagement ProgramsHosts semi-monthly meetups for middle and high school students featuring Jewish experiences, social activities, volunteer opportunities, and educational programming. Includes themed events and community involvement for teens and pre-teens.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Bar and Bat Mitzvah Preparation ProgramsOffers a structured one-year program of 30 weekly classes for boys aged 12–13 to prepare for Bar Mitzvah, including a family Shabbos dinner and ceremony. Provides a monthly Bat-mitzvah Club for girls aged 11–12 focusing on identity, tradition, and community involvement.
- Community Outreach and Inclusion ServicesProvides free mezuzahs to families in need and offers in-home mezuzah checks by a certified scribe. Sells kosher mezuzahs with protective cases to support religious observance in the community.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$613K
Contributions & grants$612K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$5390%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$488K
Program expenses56%
Admin / overhead44%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$27K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$1.84M
Cash$511K
Investments$0
Liabilities$667K
Net assets$1.17M
Liquid reserves12.6 mo
7 years on record · 2019–2025 · YoY revenue +3.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUGENE KOGAN | PRESIDENT | 40 | $24K |
relationships · 4
Who they work with
- Aleph Champ Partner — Uses the Aleph Champ karate belt system to teach Hebrew reading skills and vocabulary
- JRLC of SB Network — Local chapter providing synagogue services and educational programming in San Bernardino.
- JRLC of South Beach Partner — Collaborates with JRLC of South Beach to distribute mezuzahs and provide related services.
- Rabbi Eli Kogan Partner — Assisted Rabbi Zeev and Esther Kushnirsky in establishing the Jewish Russian Learning Center of South Beach.
strategies · 5
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.
- Experiential and Identity-Focused Learningmethodology: experiential_learningBy combining experiential education with identity development, we foster lasting Jewish engagement because meaningful, creative, and personal encounters with tradition strengthen self-identification and commitment.
- Faith-Integrated Counseling and Supportmethodology: faith-based counselingBy grounding counseling and life cycle services in Jewish teachings and tradition, we provide deeper emotional and spiritual healing because religious framing enhances personal meaning and continuity during pivotal moments.
- Inclusive Community Engagement Across Observance Levelsmethodology: inclusivity across observance levelsBy creating inclusive programming for individuals across diverse backgrounds and observance levels, we broaden access and deepen connection because belonging is strengthened when people feel welcomed without prerequisites.
- Step-by-Step Spiritual Growthmethodology: step-by-step spiritual growthBy guiding individuals through integrated emotional, spiritual, educational, and practical stages, we make Jewish practice personally meaningful and accessible because structured progression fosters deeper engagement and sustainable commitment.
- Values and Service-Based Youth Developmentmethodology: service-infused character educationBy integrating community service, faith-based identity, and group participation, we build character and purpose in teens because lived values and shared experiences reinforce moral development and self-worth.