named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Hillcrest Mental Health Initiative
Provides mental health education, resources, and weekly virtual Connections meetings to reduce stigma and support congregants dealing with anxiety and depression
Shalach Manot Project
Annual Purim fundraiser that packs and distributes 200 bags of kosher snacks
Sisterhood Stitchers
Knits baby blankets for newborns in the Neonatal Unit at Jamaica Hospital
Small Groups
Facilitates gatherings of 6–12 participants for discussions, activities, and relationship-building to strengthen community connections
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Administer volunteer and charitable outreach projectsOperates a volunteer knitting group that creates baby blankets for newborns at Jamaica Hospital’s Neonatal Unit and distributes 200 bags of Kosher snacks annually during Purim as part of the Shalach Manot project.
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Mental Health Education and Awareness 1 activity
- Deliver mental health support and outreachProvides mental health information through speakers, email, and printed materials, and operates a weekly virtual support group called Connections to promote emotional well-being and prevent anxiety and depression.
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Regular Religious Worship Services 1 activity
- Facilitate community-building and social engagementOrganizes social events, small group gatherings of 6–12 participants, and targeted programs for male members and their families to strengthen community bonds and expand social networks within the congregation.
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Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 1 activity
- Host religious services and observance eventsConducts daily morning Shacharit services Monday through Friday at 7:00 AM, evening Maariv services Sunday through Thursday at 7:00 PM, and special observances such as Tisha B'Av and Shabbat services, including provision of Shabbat times and Torah portion information for the community.
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 1 activity
- Present cultural and musical eventsHosts concerts and musically uplifting religious services, including collaboration with Grammy-winning pianist Yaron Gershovsky for the Hillcrest Spring Concert.
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Structured Jewish Text Study Programs 1 activity
- Provide Jewish education and spiritual engagement programsOffers Torah study, religious education for children and adults from PreK through 12th grade, and programs designed to deepen members' engagement with Jewish faith, including prayer, mitzvot, and Tikkun Olam.
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Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care Services 1 activity
- Provide lifecycle and pastoral care supportSends shiva and get-well packages to members, provides gifts to Bar and Bat Mitzvah celebrants, and offers pastoral care training through chaplain internships, including at New York Presbyterian Queens hospital.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$326K
Contributions & grants$308K94%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$18K6%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$263K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$144K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.11M
Cash$434K
Investments$0
Liabilities$2K
Net assets$1.10M
Liquid reserves19.8 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -3.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 4
- ALBERT TACHALOV — Treasurer
- BENYAMIN BABAYEV — Vice President
- DANIEL BABEKOV — President
- ELIYAHU SOFIYEV — Secretary
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- ADAA Partner — Collaborates with ADAA to distribute educational mental health brochures to congregants.
- Cantor Rachel Black Partner — Recently ordained cantor providing spiritual and musical services at Hillcrest Jewish Center.
- Hillcrest Jewish Center Partner — Men's Club operates as the social arm of Hillcrest Jewish Center, supporting its activities and community needs.
- Jamaica Hospital Partner — Receives knitted baby blankets from the Sisterhood Stitchers program for newborns in its Neonatal Unit.
- Jewish Theological Seminary Network — H.L. Miller Cantorial School affiliate where Cantor Rachel Black received training.
- Nadine Kochavi Partner — Executive Director and point of contact for community involvement and programming.
- New York Presbyterian Queens Partner — Hosted Cantor Rachel Black as a chaplain intern for pastoral care training.
- Non-members Partner — Allows non-members to participate in small groups with leader permission and payment of an annual fee.
- Rabbi Kogan Partner — Leadership contact for community involvement and programming.
- Rabbi Manes Kogan Partner — Religious leader providing spiritual and musical services at Hillcrest Jewish Center.
- United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism Network — Member congregation affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism.
- Yaron Gershovsky Partner — Collaborated with Cantor Rachel Black on the Hillcrest Spring Concert.
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.
- Holistic Jewish Engagementmethodology: holistic_jewish_engagementBy integrating Torah study, prayer, mitzvot, acts of loving kindness, and Tikkun Olam, the organization fosters deeper connection to Judaism and strengthens Jewish identity because spiritual and ethical practices together create a comprehensive framework for meaningful engagement.
- Peer-Led Community Support for Mental Wellnessmethodology: peer_support_mechanismBy facilitating regular peer-led virtual gatherings, the organization fosters mental wellness because supportive social connections formed through consistent, mutual participation improve emotional resilience and reduce isolation.