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ALIYOS SHLOMO

BROOKLYN, NY · EIN 455242765 · Form 990EZ · FY2023 · NTEE X30 · Religion-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.aliyosshlomo.org
revenue
$101K
expenses
$118K
net assets
$-45K
employees
mission · from form 990

SUPPORT OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

profile · synthesized from sources

Kollel Aliyos Shlomo is an advanced Torah study institute in Jerusalem, founded in 2000 and dedicated to Rabbi Shlomo Freifeld. It serves highly accomplished married scholars seeking a rigorous, structured learning environment with a defined curriculum emphasizing depth, pace, and accountability. The kollel fosters high-level Talmudic study and spiritual growth among English-speaking talmidei chachamim from diverse yeshiva backgrounds.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Advanced Kollel Program
Intensive four-hour daily study sessions following a structured curriculum with analytical depth, set pace of 5-6 Talmudic pages per month, and monthly exams to ensure mastery.
Ruchnius Round-Table Discussions
Weekly group discussions focused on spiritual growth and character development based on classical Jewish ethical texts.
Weekly Chaburos and Shiurim
Student-led and faculty-led group study sessions and lectures fostering collaborative learning and exchange of Torah insights.
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Structured Jewish Text Study Programs 2 activities
    • Facilitate scholarly exchange of Torah insights among members
      Supports a culture of collaborative learning by enabling regular discussion and sharing of original Torah insights among kollel participants.
    • Host weekly study sessions and discussions on spiritual development
      Organizes weekly student- and faculty-led shiurim and round-table discussions focused on spiritual growth using classical Jewish ethical texts.
  • Jewish Advanced Torah Education 2 activities
    • Maintain a dedicated Torah learning facility with a seforim library
      Operates a learning center in Ramot Gimmel, Jerusalem, equipped with a well-stocked library of religious texts to support advanced Torah study.
    • Operate an English-speaking Kollel program in Jerusalem for advanced Torah scholars
      Runs a structured, full-time Kollel program in the Ramot Gimmel section of Jerusalem, offering intensive daily four-hour study sessions and an optional afternoon learning program for advanced yungeleit with significant prior Torah study experience.
  • Jewish Religious Education and Outreach 1 activity
    • Support kollel members in teaching and scholarly outreach
      Enables kollel participants to teach Torah classes for laymen in Ramot and serve as Talmudic consultants for an American yeshiva in Jerusalem, extending the impact of the program beyond its immediate membership.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Ensure mastery of Torah material through regular review and assessment
      Requires kollel participants to complete mandatory monthly review sessions and examinations to ensure deep understanding and retention of studied material.
    • Organize cultural events for supporters
      Hosts piano concerts as a form of tangible回馈 (return) for donors and supporters of Kollel Aliyos Shlomo.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$101K
Contributions & grants$101K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$118K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$101K
balance sheet
Total assets$32K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$-45K
2 years on record · 2021–2023 · YoY revenue -20.6%
relationships · 9

Who they work with

  • Agudath Israel of America Network — Published in The Jewish Observer, a monthly commentary publication of Agudath Israel of America.
  • Birkas Ohel Shimon Partner — Rabbi Lipson studied at Birkas Ohel Shimon in Ramot.
  • Kollel Chazon Ish Partner — Rabbi Lipson studied at Kollel Chazon Ish in B'nei B'rak.
  • Me'or Eliyahu Partner — Rabbi Lipson studied at Me'or Eliyahu in Telzstone.
  • Sh’or Yoshuv Institute Network — Founded by students of Rabbi Shlomo Freifeld, who was Rosh HaYeshiva at Sh’or Yoshuv Institute.
  • Sh’or Yoshuv Institute Partner — Named in memory of Rabbi Shlomo Freifeld, late Rosh HaYeshiva of Sh’or Yoshuv Institute.
  • Sh’or Yoshuv Institute Partner — Rabbi Lipson was a student at Sh’or Yoshuv Institute under Rabbi Freifeld.
  • Stripe Partner — Uses Stripe's secure token mechanism for payment processing
  • Yeshiva Lev Avraham Partner — Rabbi Lipson taught at Yeshiva Lev Avraham in Jerusalem.
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.

  • Arts-Integrated Engagement for Torah Support
    methodology: music-for-torah
    By using piano concerts as a cultural vehicle, the organization generates broader engagement and financial support for Torah study, because music creates accessible emotional and communal entry points that sustain institutional backing for advanced learning.
  • Collaborative Learning Model
    methodology: collaborative_torah_learning
    By alternating between paired study (chavrusa) and group discussion, the organization enhances understanding of Torah texts, because collaborative engagement promotes critical thinking, idea refinement, and deeper retention through interpersonal dialogue.
  • Mentorship-Informed Torah Leadership
    methodology: mentorship-based_torah_study
    By grounding leadership in personal rabbinic mentorship under Rabbi Freifeld, the organization cultivates a model of Torah study that emphasizes personal development and continuity of spiritual leadership, because direct transmission from an esteemed teacher produces deeper commitment and authenticity in learning.
  • Structured Torah Study with Regular Assessment
    methodology: structured_torah_curriculum
    By implementing a fixed-paced, rigorous curriculum with regular assessments, the organization ensures sustained mastery and prevents stagnation in advanced Torah and Talmudic scholarship, because structured accountability promotes intellectual development and productivity.