named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Meaningful People
Profile and interview series highlighting individuals from diverse Jewish backgrounds discussing faith, challenges, and life experiences
Pause™
Guidance series offering spiritual and practical advice for everyday challenges, framed as moments of reflection
Stories Of Hope
Interview series featuring personal narratives of resilience, faith, and transformation within the Jewish community
The Daily Thread
Brief commentary on current events from a Jewish perspective, often addressing cultural, religious, or political topics
Two Cents
Short-form personal reflections or advice segments, often on mental health, relationships, and faith
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Religious Media Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Creates and shares inspirational Torah-based video contentProduces and shares short inspirational Torah-based videos featuring prominent Jewish speakers and thinkers, distributed across platforms such as YouTube, where they have generated 173 million views.
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Spiritual Development & Meditation Programs 1 activity
- Offers digital wellness resources including meditation and breathing exercisesProvides guided meditations, breathing exercises, and mindfulness content through its Pause™ podcast series and other audio offerings to help individuals build mental habits and increase presence, including expert-led sessions such as a live Q&A with Dr. Benjy Epstein and Dr. Akiva Perlman on managing stress and anxiety during wartime.
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Jewish Community Media Production 1 activity
- Produces and distributes podcast content on personal and spiritual growthProduces and distributes multiple podcast series, including a weekly podcast featuring conversations with notable individuals in the Jewish community and a daily podcast discussing current events in the Jewish world, with a total of 6 million podcast plays recorded. The content aims to refresh the soul, strengthen the spirit, and offer wisdom for personal guidance.
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Religious Marriage Matchmaking Services 1 activity
- Shares personal stories to inspire hope in dating and relationshipsCollects and shares stories of couples brought together through divine intervention, aiming to shift individuals from despair to hope in the context of dating and relationships.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Engages audiences through social media, particularly InstagramMaintains an active Instagram presence with 471,000 followers, using the platform to share inspirational content and expand reach.
- Provides on-demand access to exclusive multimedia contentOffers a mobile app and digital platforms providing access to exclusive video series, uncut podcast content, behind-the-scenes material, original films, documentaries, and live-streamed conversations for on-demand consumption.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.46M
Contributions & grants$1.43M98%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$31K2%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.22M
Program expenses74%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising12%
Salaries & benefits$265K
Grants paid out$24K
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$1.45M
Cash$635K
Investments$733K
Liabilities$28K
Net assets$1.42M
Liquid reserves13.4 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +29.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MENACHEM GORDON | DIRECTOR | 40 | $119K |
board members · 2
- AARON ZLOTOWITZ — DIRECTOR
- YESHAYA KAMINETZKY — DIRECTOR
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Avi Schnall Partner — Featured guest on the Meaningful People Podcast discussing public perceptions of Lakewood.
- Danielle Renov Partner — Featured guest on the Meaningful People Podcast discussing contemporary challenges in the Jewish community.
- Kayla Levin Partner — Featured guest on the Meaningful People Podcast discussing marriage insights.
- Larry Gordon Partner — Co-host of The Daily Thread podcast.
- Reuven Epstein Partner — Featured guest on a live episode of the Meaningful People Podcast at Bordeux.
- R’ Manis Friedman Partner — Featured guest on the Meaningful People Podcast discussing marriage advice.
- The Friedler Family Partner — Sponsor of the Pause™ podcast series.
- Toveedo Partner — Advertise with Meaningful Minute.
- Town Appliance Partner — Advertise with Meaningful Minute.
- Yaakov Goldstein Partner — Featured guest on the Meaningful People Podcast discussing efforts to support Jews involved in the criminal justice system.
- ZCK Foundation Partner — Named donor and supporter of Meaningful Minute.
- Zevi Samet Partner — Featured guest on the Meaningful People Podcast sharing his personal journey of rejection and resilience.
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.
- Intentional Mindfulness as a Path to Personal GrowthBy encouraging intentional pausing and mindfulness practices, we reduce stress and burnout and promote inner calm because deliberate moments of presence cultivate gratitude and help individuals align with deeper spiritual values in daily life.
- Storytelling for Spiritual and Emotional Resiliencemethodology: storytellingBy sharing relatable personal narratives and wisdom through audio and podcast formats, we foster spiritual growth, emotional resilience, and community connection because stories of struggle and divine intervention make abstract values tangible and transformative.