named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Catch the Jew!
Theatrical production and book documenting an undercover journey through Israel and the West Bank, highlighting tensions and contradictions in national and religious identity.
I Sleep in Hitler's Room
Stage adaptation and book based on Tuvia Tenenbom's exploration of contemporary German attitudes toward Jews and the legacy of Nazism, presented in New York and Germany.
The Lies They Tell
Stage presentation and book examining American society, politics, and hypocrisy through interviews and personal encounters across the U.S., presented in New York and internationally.
The Taming of the Jew
Stage presentation and book exploring antisemitism in the UK through investigative journalism and satirical storytelling, adapted from Tuvia Tenenbom's work.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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New Play Development Programs 1 activity
- Distribution of plays for authorized useMakes full scripts of original plays—including "SAIDA," "LAST JEW IN EUROPE," and "THE LAST VIRGIN"—available for download by authorized users.
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Post-Performance Audience Engagement 1 activity
- Hosting of special theatrical events and debatesOrganizes and hosts special events, including debates and performances, such as the Tuvia Tenenbom and Peter Beinart debate accompanied by Suzanne Toren's presentation of "The Lies They Tell" at Manhattan's Triad Theater.
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Professional Theatrical Production 1 activity
- Production and presentation of original theatrical works exploring Jewish identity and social issuesProduces and stages theatrical works that explore Jewish identity, history, and contemporary social and political themes, such as "Careful, Beauties Ahead," "The Taming of the Jew," "Hello Refugees!," and "I Sleep in Hitler's Room," in repertory format in New York City and beyond.
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Uncategorized 4 activities
- International touring of theatrical productionsTours productions such as "Catch the Jew," "The Taming of the Jew," and "Hello Refugees!" across the United States, Europe, Israel, and the UK, including performances and launch events in Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic, and Israel.
- Launch events for major theatrical worksHosts official launch events for new productions in key cultural centers, including events at the Museum of Jewish Heritage (New York), Volksbühne Theater (Berlin), Babylon Kino (Berlin), and the Begin Center (Jerusalem).
- Production of political and literary theater examining European and Jewish themesCreates and presents politically engaged theater that critically examines human beliefs and ideas in the European tradition, including works such as "Catch the Jew" and "The Lies They Tell," performed by both Jewish and non-Jewish artists internationally.
- Publication and broadcast of theatrical works and related mediaReleases books based on plays (e.g., "I Sleep in Hitler's Room"), produces film versions of stage works (e.g., broadcast of "Hello, Refugees!" on German TV), and publishes plays in multiple languages for international audiences.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$26K
Contributions & grants$26K98%
Program service revenue$4662%
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expenses
Total expenses$17K
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balance sheet
Total assets$89K
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Net assets$9K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +65.5%
relationships · 71
Who they work with
- AFYBA Partner — Co-hosted a presentation event for "Catch the Jew!" on June 10
- Agence France-Presse Partner — Reviewed the production 'SAIDA'.
- Ahavat Israel Synagogue Partner — Hosted a presentation event for "Catch the Jew!" on August 10
- Al Arabiya Partner — Reviewed the production 'SAIDA' by Jewish Theater of New York.
- American Association of Community Israel (AACI) Partner — Hosted a presentation event for "Catch the Jew!" on March 15
- Amsterdam News Partner — Published coverage of the production 'The Great New York Revival'.
- Anti-Defamation League (ADL) Partner — Hosted a presentation event for "Catch the Jew!" on May 27
- Babylon Kino Partner — Hosted the launch event for "The Taming of the Jew" in Berlin.
- Back Stage Partner — Provided promotional endorsement for the production "One Hundred Gates"
- Begin Center Partner — Hosted a presentation event for "Catch the Jew!" on March 22
- Begin Center Partner — Hosted the English edition launch of "Hello, Refugees!"
- Blueprint Partner — Published a review of the production 'The Last Jew in Europe'.
- Chabad - Young Professionals Partner — Hosted a presentation event for "Catch the Jew!" on June 12
- Cincinnati New York Partner — Reviewed the production 'The Suicide Bomber'.
- Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun Partner — Hosted the American edition launch of "Hello, Refugees!"
- Corriere della Sera Partner — Reviewed the production 'Last Jew in Europe'.
- Deutsch-Israelische Gesellschaft, Hamburg Partner — Sponsored a presentation of "The Taming of the Jew" at the Jewish Community in Hamburg.
- Deutschlandradio Kultur Partner — Reviewed the production 'Love Letters to Adolf Hitler'.
- Die Bayerische Rundfunk Partner — Reviewed the production 'Capriccio'.
- Die Zeit Partner — Published a review of the production 'The Last Virgin'.
- Focus Partner — Published coverage of a production on 'Kabbalah'.
- Frankfurter Rundschau Partner — Reviewed the production 'The Last Virgin'.
- German House (Deutsches Haus) at New York University Partner — Hosted a presentation event for "Catch the Jew!" on June 9
- Grand Havana Room Partner — Hosted a special presentation of "Hello, Refugees!"
- Haaretz Partner — Published reviews of Jewish Theater of New York productions, including 'Catch the Jew' and 'Kabbalah'.
- Haifa University Partner — Hosted a presentation event for "Catch the Jew!" on March 11
- Hurriyet Partner — Reviewed the production 'My Jesus'.
- ISGAP Partner — Hosted a presentation event for "Catch the Jew!" on February 19
- Jewish Chronicle Partner — Published coverage of the production 'The American Jew'.
- Jewish Currents Partner — Provided promotional endorsement for the production "One Hundred Gates"
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strategies · 4
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.
- Cross-Cultural Dialogue Through Theatermethodology: cross-cultural_engagementBy touring multilingual, literature-based performances internationally, we foster cross-cultural understanding because shared artistic experiences transcend national boundaries and enable critical global discourse on identity and prejudice.
- Immersive Investigative Narrativemethodology: immersive_investigationBy embedding investigative journalism within theatrical form through first-person travel and undercover methods, we generate authentic public discourse on antisemitism because lived experience and direct exposure increase credibility and emotional impact.
- Question-Centered Cultural Modelmethodology: question-centered_judaismBy structuring programming around open inquiry and critical questioning rather than fixed answers, we deepen engagement with Jewish identity because valuing doubt fosters inclusive, reflective dialogue.
- Theater as Social Inquirymethodology: theater-as-social-inquiryBy using theater to explore Jewish identity, history, and social issues through provocative narratives, we provoke critical reflection and shift public perceptions because emotionally resonant storytelling creates space for challenging dominant ideologies.