named programs · 10 · from sources
What they call their work
Ateres Naava Seminary
Part-day program for college-aged girls seeking personal growth in Torah and Hashkafa, with accredited degree tracks
Avinu Malkeinu
Large-scale annual event featuring leading speakers that draws tens of thousands of women to auditoriums worldwide, focused on spiritual preparation for the High Holidays
Bnos Binah Seminary
Rigorous Bais Yaakov training seminary for future leaders and teachers of Orthodox Jewish communities, offering accredited degree programs
Bnot Chaya Academy
Alternative high school for girls rejected by mainstream institutions, focused on emotional healing and academic rebuilding
Life After Seminary
Social and Torah-learning community for Bais Yaakov graduates aged 20–30, offering structured learning and mentorship over four semesters
Shabbos of Inspiration
High-energy Shabbaton for 450 high school girls nationwide to build confidence in Jewish identity through learning and community
The Ranch at Bethel
18-acre equine-therapy estate providing immersive healing for survivors of trauma, mental illness, or abuse through physical, emotional, and spiritual support
Tish'a B'av Around the World
24-hour global livestream of stories, lectures, and presentations transforming the fast day into a spiritually enriching experience for Jewish women
Yutta Zicherman Crisis Hotline
Future crisis support service to be staffed by licensed mental health professionals, currently offering online assistance for Jewish women in distress
Zos Hatorah
24-hour pre-Shavuos livestream providing spiritual inspiration and preparation for the holiday of Matan Torah
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 2 activities
- Annual Shabbaton gathering for high school girlsHosts an annual Shabbaton event that brings together 450 high school girls from across the country to strengthen their connection to Jewish life through immersive programming.
- High Holidays and seasonal spiritual programmingOrganizes large-scale global events during the High Holidays and other key Jewish dates, including a 24-hour livestream for Tish'a B'Av and pre-Shavuos, featuring inspirational stories, lectures, and presentations to support spiritual engagement.
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Jewish Women's Spiritual & Social Circles 2 activities
- Large-scale engagement of Jewish women and girlsReaches over one million Jewish women and girls annually through its six divisions, offering programming that spans educational, spiritual, and communal activities.
- Local live events for womenHosts local live events for women, such as those held in Brooklyn and Lakewood, to foster community and spiritual connection.
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Jewish Dual-Curriculum Education 1 activity
- Alternative education for at-risk girlsOperates Bnot Chaya Academy, an educational program for girls rejected by mainstream schools, focused on personal and academic rebuilding within a Jewish framework.
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Therapeutic Equine-Assisted Programs 1 activity
- Equine therapy program for trauma recoveryOperates an 18-acre equine therapy program for young Jewish women recovering from trauma, mental illness, or abuse, providing holistic healing through animal-assisted therapy.
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Structured Jewish Text Study Programs 1 activity
- Torah learning and mentorship for post-seminary womenProvides a multi-semester Torah learning and mentorship program for post-seminary Jewish women aged 20–30, supporting continued religious and personal development.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.71M
Contributions & grants$2.13M79%
Program service revenue$601K22%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$-19K
expenses
Total expenses$2.97M
Program expenses68%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising15%
Salaries & benefits$930K
Grants paid out$844K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.16M
Cash$803K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.15M
Net assets$2.01M
Liquid reserves3.2 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +14.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JACOB ELEFANT | MANAGER | 40 | $331K |
| SENDOR STURMAN | FUNDRAISER | 40 | $135K |
| JEFFREY GROSSBERG | PRINCIPAL | 40 | $115K |
| DAPHNE HANSON | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 40 | $111K |
board members · 3
- AVIVIT MIKHLI — Trustee
- BRUCE KIRSCHNER — Trustee
- MORDECHAI ZEIGER — Trustee
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Ateres Chynka Partner — Hosted OHR NAAVA's live event for women in Brooklyn.
- Ateres Naava Seminary Partner — Partner institution offering part-day Torah study and personal development for college-aged women.
- Bnos Binah Seminary Partner — Partner institution providing rigorous Bais Yaakov training for future Jewish educators and leaders.
- Bnot Chaya Academy Partner — Partner institution providing alternative education for girls rejected by mainstream schools.
- Estee Wallerstein Partner — Director of OHR NAAVA and life partner of Rabbi Zechariah Wallerstein, guiding the organization's continued growth.
- Fountain Ballroom Partner — Hosted OHR NAAVA's live event for women in Lakewood.
- Rabbi Zechariah Wallerstein Partner — Founded OHR NAAVA in memory of Naava Katlowitz and launched the organization following a 2004 shiur.
- Yanky Elefant Partner — Executive Director of OHR NAAVA, leading the organization alongside Estee Wallerstein.
strategies · 1
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.
- Individual Worth as Foundational Investmentmethodology: individual-worthBy investing fully in each individual woman and girl—emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually—we produce transformational growth and leadership because every person is inherently worthy of deep, personalized commitment. This approach is modeled on Rabbi Wallerstein's one-on-one mentorship philosophy.