named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Bar/Bat Mitzvah Program
Prepares Jewish adolescents for their Bar or Bat Mitzvah through study and programming
CTeen
Youth program for teens focused on building positive Jewish identity through social and educational activities
Daily Services
Regular prayer services including morning, afternoon, and evening minyanim
Jewish Women's Circle
Adult education and community program designed for Jewish women
Kivun Hebrew School of the Arts
After-school Hebrew program offering Jewish education and arts integration for children
Torah Classes
Regular classes on Torah and Jewish texts for adults and children
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 3 activities
- Host Shabbat and holiday meals and eventsOrganize and host community Shabbat dinners, weekly kiddush meals, and holiday-specific events such as communal challah baking for Rosh Hashanah and public menorah lighting for Chanukah, with opportunities for sponsorship and reservations.
- Operate daily and weekly prayer servicesConduct daily prayer services including morning (Shacharis), Mincha, and Maariv, as well as Shabbat and holiday-specific services on Friday evenings, Saturday mornings, and Sundays, according to a published schedule at Congregation Tifereth Torah in Brooklyn, NY.
- Organize visits to the Rebbe's OhelCoordinate trips and visits to the Rebbe's Ohel (burial site) for prayer and reflection, including special events in honor of the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s yahrzeit.
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Jewish Religious Education and Outreach 2 activities
- Provide Hebrew school and youth programsRun an after-school Hebrew school with an arts-integrated curriculum, including Bar and Bat Mitzvah preparation programs, and offer additional youth-focused learning such as JLI courses and virtual classes.
- Support teen engagement through CTeen programsRun CTeen initiatives designed to nurture positive Jewish identity among teenagers, providing structured programming and community-building activities.
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Structured Jewish Text Study Programs 1 activity
- Facilitate adult Jewish education and community gatheringsOffer Torah study classes, Tanya study groups, and adult education programs including themed events like Coffee and Kabbalah, Jewish Women's Circle, and holiday gatherings to promote ongoing learning and community connection.
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Jewish Worship and Study Center 1 activity
- Operate synagogue and community centerMaintain and operate a synagogue and community center in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, serving thousands of Jews through religious, educational, and social programming.
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Halachic Guidance and Education Services 1 activity
- Provide ritual and religious support servicesOffer mezuzah affixing and checking services, tefillin club participation, tefillin and mezuzah inspections for ritual validity, and recitation of Mourner's Kaddish, including arrangements for Kaddish recitation in Jerusalem.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$93K
Contributions & grants$93K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$54K
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$214K
Cash$37K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$214K
Liquid reserves8.2 mo
3 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue -51.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 4
- Abraham Hertz — Director, President
- Igor Vaysberg — Director, Secretary
- Philip Oster — Director, Treasurer
- Tiberich Egrovich — Director, Chairman
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- Chabad Lubavitch Network — Chabad of Bensonhurst is part of the global Chabad-Lubavitch network.
- Chabad.org Network — Member of the Chabad.org global network of Chabad centers
- Chabad.org Network — Member of the Chabad.org global network, using its platform and resources.
- Chabad.org Network — Powered by Chabad.org, indicating affiliation with the global Chabad-Lubavitch network
- Chabad.org Network — Powered by and affiliated with Chabad.org, indicating participation in the global Chabad-Lubavitch network.
- Chabad.org Network — Powered by and affiliated with Chabad.org, part of the global Chabad-Lubavitch network.
- Colel Chabad Partner — Partner organization arranging for Kaddish recitation in Jerusalem.
- Congregation Tifereth Torah Partner — Hosts prayer services at its location on 8224 23rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
- Lubavitcher Rebbe Government — Sent Rabbi Avrohom and Chana Hertz as emissaries to establish Chabad of Bensonhurst.
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.
- Experiential and Arts-Integrated Jewish Educationmethodology: arts-integrated_jewish_educationBy integrating arts and experiential learning into Jewish education, we increase engagement and deepen religious understanding among youth, because active and creative participation fosters stronger identity formation and retention of knowledge.
- Integrated Spiritual and Wellness Engagementmethodology: faith-based_wellnessBy offering prayer and ritual as holistic experiences that nurture body and soul, we promote spiritual resilience and personal security, because integrating physical and spiritual elements makes religious practice more accessible and personally meaningful.
- Outreach-Driven Community Building Through Emissariesmethodology: emissary-based community buildingBy sending rabbinic emissaries into communities, we build and sustain Jewish religious life, because trusted spiritual leaders grounded in Chabad-Lubavitch philosophy create accessible, inclusive entry points for Jewish engagement.
- Ritual Participation Linked to Charitable Impactmethodology: ritual-with-charityBy connecting ritual observance (e.g., Kaddish services) with charitable giving, we strengthen communal responsibility and support educational outreach, because linking spiritual acts to tangible social benefits reinforces the ethical dimension of religious practice.