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
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Structured Jewish Text Study Programs 2 activities
- Facilitate scholarly exchange of Torah insights among membersSupports 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 developmentOrganizes weekly student- and faculty-led shiurim and round-table discussions focused on spiritual growth using classical Jewish ethical texts.
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Jewish Advanced Torah Education 2 activities
- Maintain a dedicated Torah learning facility with a seforim libraryOperates 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 scholarsRuns 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.
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Jewish Religious Education and Outreach 1 activity
- Support kollel members in teaching and scholarly outreachEnables 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.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Ensure mastery of Torah material through regular review and assessmentRequires kollel participants to complete mandatory monthly review sessions and examinations to ensure deep understanding and retention of studied material.
- Organize cultural events for supportersHosts piano concerts as a form of tangible回馈 (return) for donors and supporters of Kollel Aliyos Shlomo.
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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 Supportmethodology: music-for-torahBy 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 Modelmethodology: collaborative_torah_learningBy 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 Leadershipmethodology: mentorship-based_torah_studyBy 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 Assessmentmethodology: structured_torah_curriculumBy 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.