activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 1 activity
- Community and Religious Engagement ProgramsHosts community events, scholar-in-residence programs, and an annual Shabbaton to engage religious and community leaders and families. Includes 51 hosted events since inception and ongoing programming to foster inclusion within Orthodox contexts.
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Outpatient Mental Health Clinic Services 1 activity
- Family Intake and Counseling ServicesConducts individual and joint counseling sessions for LGBTQ+ individuals and their family members, including intake sessions, support groups, and therapeutic interventions to address family dynamics and mutual respect. Since March 2022, conducted 376 intakes and 24 support groups.
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Halachic Guidance and Education Services 1 activity
- Religious and Theological Support ServicesProvides private rabbinic support and theological guidance to families navigating religious questions related to having an LGBTQ+ family member within an Orthodox Jewish context.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Peer Support Network for Orthodox LGBTQ+ FamiliesOffers a dedicated platform for parents to connect, share experiences, and access resources related to having an LGBTQ+ family member within an Orthodox religious context.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$596K
Contributions & grants$596K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$573K
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising9%
Salaries & benefits$335K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$12K
Cash$6K
Investments$0
Liabilities$27K
Net assets$-15K
Liquid reserves0.1 mo
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue -10.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 6
- DAVID LEDERER — TREASURER
- DINAH MILLER MARLOWE — VICE PRESIDENT
- JEFF EDELMAN — DIRECTOR
- LEE JAY LOWENSTEIN — DIRECTOR
- RABBI MARC PENNER — CHAIRMAN
- SHARON WIEDER — SECRETARY
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- David Lederer Partner — Treasurer of the Kesher Families Board of Directors
- Dinah Miller-Marlowe Partner — Vice Chair of the Kesher Families Board of Directors
- Dr. David Pelcovitz Partner — Endorsed and provided testimonial support for Kesher Families
- Dr. Norman Blumenthal Partner — Endorsed and provided testimonial support for Kesher Families
- Jeff Edelman Partner — Director on the Kesher Families Board of Directors
- Leading halachic authorities of our generation Government — Consults with leading halachic authorities for guidance on religious and communal matters.
- Lee Jay Lowenstein Partner — Director on the Kesher Families Board of Directors
- Rabbi Menachem Penner Partner — Chairman of the Kesher Families Board of Directors
- Rabbi Yakov Horowitz Partner — Endorsed and provided testimonial support for Kesher Families
- Sharon Wieder Partner — Secretary of the Kesher Families Board of Directors
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.
- Non-Directive Counseling for Autonomous Decision-Making 57 orgsmethodology: non-directive_counselingBy using an empathetic, non-directive counseling approach, families are supported to explore their values and options without pressure, leading to more sustainable and authentic acceptance, because self-determined change is more durable within religious and cultural contexts.shared approach: Client-Choice Model →
- Education-First Community Integration 4 orgsmethodology: education_over_advocacyBy prioritizing education and sensitization of religious and communal leaders over advocacy or policy change, we create culturally congruent pathways for LGBTQ+ inclusion, because lasting change in religious communities emerges from understanding rather than confrontation.shared approach: Culturally Grounded Belonging →
- Family-Centered Support with Peer Dialogue 4 orgsmethodology: family-centered_supportBy engaging family members as the primary entry point, we foster acceptance and preserve relationships within Orthodox Jewish families with LGBTQ+ loved ones, because family support is foundational to individual well-being and communal inclusion. Peer support and facilitated dialogue strengthen this process by reducing isolation and modeling relational resilience.shared approach: Culturally Grounded Belonging →