irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $10KTO CELEBRATE THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE STATE OF ISRAEL, THE RELIGIOUS ZIONISTS OF AMERICA AND WORLD MIZRACHI PARTNERED WITH MANY COMMUNITIES ACROSS NORTH AMERICA FOR A MASSIVE, MULTI-STATE SCHOLAR-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM THE WEEKEND BEFORE ISRAEL'S INDEPENDENCE DAY. THE PROGRAM NAME IS ISRAEL 360.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Daf Yomi Shiurim
Recorded daily Talmud lectures by Rabbi Dr. Ernest H. Agatstein, made available through modern technology to expand Torah learning beyond local communities
Israel360 Virtual Shiurim
Online educational lectures connecting Torah study with the Land and State of Israel
Seventy for Seventy Yom Ha’atzma’ut Program
Brings 70 of Israel’s top speakers to the 70 largest U.S. synagogues for Israel Independence Day programming
Tzurba M’Rabanan
Published Torah study series providing in-depth analysis of Jewish law and thought; available for purchase and use in community study groups
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Jewish Religious Education and Outreach 4 activities
- Advisory and educational leadership in Religious ZionismServes on the advisory committee for the Mizrachi Olami Shalhevet emissary program and delivers lectures across Israel and North America on Tanakh, Jewish education, and Jewish law.
- Education conferences for Jewish educatorsOrganizes and directs education conferences in the Five Towns and Teaneck areas, engaging tens of educators and thousands of parents in Jewish education initiatives.
- Religious Zionist educational programmingOperates as a global educational organization promoting Jewish identity and destiny through various educational initiatives.
- Virtual Torah study and Israel-related programmingHosts virtual Torah study sessions and educational presentations on Israel-related topics to engage the diaspora community.
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Jewish Textual and Educational Publishing 3 activities
- Educational video and broadcast productionProduces short educational videos for Yom Yerushalayim, hosts live broadcasts such as the Rikud Degalim from Jerusalem, and creates commemorative films like “The Story of the Three Boys” honoring fallen Israeli soldiers.
- Publication of Tzurba M’RabananAuthored and published 11 volumes of Tzurba M’Rabanan, contributing to religious Zionist scholarship.
- Virtual Religious Zionist LibraryProvides and regularly updates online access to educational resources on Religious Zionism, Torat Yisrael, and Eretz Yisrael through the Virtual Religious Zionist Library.
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Structured Jewish Text Study Programs 2 activities
- Beit Medrash Program at Machaneh MoshavaServes as Rosh Beit Medrash for a summer Beit Medrash program at Machaneh Moshava in Pennsylvania and supports religious Zionist educational leadership.
- Daf Yomi instruction and recorded shiurimOffers ongoing Daf Yomi instruction locally in Los Angeles and expands access through recorded shiurim distributed online.
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Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 1 activity
- Seventy for Seventy Yom Ha’atzma’ut ProgramRuns an annual program that brings 70 Israeli speakers to the 70 largest U.S. synagogues for Israel Independence Day events.
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Jewish Community Poverty Relief 1 activity
- Shekel Society donor engagement programOperates the Shekel Society to engage donors in supporting the development of the Land of Israel and the Nation of Israel.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Global umbrella coordination for Religious ZionismFunctions as an umbrella organization for Religious Zionist activities in Israel and worldwide through a network of branches and affiliates.
- Yom Iyun events in JerusalemHosts annual Yom Iyun events at World Mizrachi Headquarters in Yerushalayim, with documented events in January 2016 and January 2017.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$349K
Contributions & grants$104K30%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$770%
Other revenue$244K
expenses
Total expenses$354K
Program expenses62%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising17%
Salaries & benefits$76K
Grants paid out$67K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$662K
Cash$199K
Investments$0
Liabilities$38K
Net assets$624K
Liquid reserves6.8 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue -15.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 14
- ALEX GROBMAN — VICE PRESIDE
- ALICIA POST — EXECUTIVE DI
- ARYEH GOLDBERG — TREASURER
- ERNEST AGATSTEIN — VICE PRESIDE
- FERN SIDMAN — VICE PRESDIE
- GIDEON EVANS — VICE PRESIDE
- JULIE SAGER — VICE PRESIDE
- LISA BARATZ — ASSISTANT TR
- MARK COHEN ESQ — SECRETARY
- MARK LEVENSON — EXEC. BOARD
- MARTIN OLINER — CHAIRMAN
- MAYER SHERMAN — VICE PRESIDE
- STEPHEN FLATOW — PRESIDENT
- WALTER FEINBLUM — VICE PRESIDE
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- Amazon Partner — Distributes Tzurba M’Rabanan volumes through its online platform
- Camp Moshava (I.O.) Partner — Rosh Beit Midrash, indicating ongoing educational leadership role.
- Eretz Chemdah Partner — Collaborates with RZA to host guest lectures, including a Navi shiur by Harav Yosef Carmel, Rosh Yeshiva of Eretz Chemdah.
- Kehillat Eretz Chemdah Partner — Serves as Rav, indicating religious leadership role.
- Machaneh Moshava Pennsylvania Partner — Rosh Beit Medrash for the summer Beit Medrash Program.
- Matan Eshkolot Partner — Educational director of Tanakh teachers’ education program.
- Matan Ramat Shiloh Partner — Senior lecturer, indicating ongoing educational partnership.
- Matan – Bnei Akiva program (MTVA) Partner — Curriculum coordinator, indicating programmatic partnership.
- Midreshet Lindenbaum Partner — Ra’mit Tanakh, indicating teaching and leadership role.
- Migdal Oz Partner — Teaches at the Women’s Beit Medrash of Efrat and Gush Etzion.
- Mizrachi UK Partner — Collaborates on commemorative programming for Yom Hazikaron.
- Religious Zionists of Chicago Partner — Regional chapter affiliated with the national organization.
- Religious Zionists of Los Angeles Partner — Regional chapter affiliated with the national organization.
- World Mizrachi Network — RELIGIOUS ZIONISTS OF AMERICA is part of the global Mizrachi World Movement network.
- World Mizrachi Partner — Collaborates with World Mizrachi to host Yom Iyun events at their headquarters in Yerushalayim.
- World Mizrachi Movement Network — Educational Director, indicating organizational affiliation and leadership role.
- Yeshivat Hakotel Partner — Dean of Overseas Students and educational partner in programming.
- mizrachi.tv Partner — Platform used for livestreaming Yom Yerushalayim events
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.
- Communal Education Networks for Jewish Learningmethodology: communal_education_networksBy convening educators and parents in collaborative professional networks, the organization improves the quality and engagement of children’s Jewish education, because shared learning and community-wide investment strengthen pedagogical outcomes and identity formation.
- Digital and Technological Dissemination of Torah and Zionismmethodology: technology-enabled Torah disseminationBy leveraging modern technology, live broadcasts, digital platforms, and publications, the organization expands access to Torah and Religious Zionist education, because scalable dissemination through contemporary media increases engagement, particularly among geographically dispersed diaspora communities.
- Integrative Bridge Between Diverse Jewish Identitiesmethodology: integrative-bridgeBy intentionally bridging spiritual and secular, Modern and Orthodox, and diaspora and Israeli expressions of Judaism, the organization fosters a cohesive religious-Zionist identity, because integrating these dimensions strengthens collective belonging and mutual responsibility.
- Symbolic Giving to Foster Collective Responsibilitymethodology: symbolic_givingBy engaging members in symbolic giving through the Shekel Society, the organization strengthens Jewish unity and a shared sense of responsibility for the future of the Land and People of Israel, because symbolic acts of contribution cultivate ownership and spiritual investment in communal destiny.
- Values-Driven Organizational Engagementmethodology: values-driven-engagementBy grounding all activities in the core values of Torah, Land of Israel, People of Israel, and Derech Eretz, the organization ensures mission coherence and inspires deeper commitment, because clearly articulated values foster authentic, purpose-driven participation.