named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Ask the Rabbi
Program offering answers to questions about Jewish law, tradition, and practice
Beis Medrash Night
Weekly Torah study program for Jewish men, offered in Huntington, East Northport, and Merrick, with small-group or individualized learning matched to participant interests
Community Events
Annual events including Chanukah parties, summer BBQs, and retreats to foster community engagement
Hebrew School
Hebrew school program for children and families, designed to be engaging and enjoyable for both parents and children
Jewish History Series
"Journey through Time" series covering Biblical, Classical, Medieval, and Modern Jewish history in structured modules
Text Study Courses
Structured courses including "Twenty-Four Books in Twenty-Four Weeks", Torah Portions, Prophets, Megillahs, and Jewish Learning fundamentals
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Jewish Textual and Educational Publishing 1 activity
- Distribute Torah study materials and audio contentProduces and distributes weekly parsha sheets, holiday guides, and audio shiurim, and maintains an on-demand audio library accessible to the Long Island Jewish community.
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Jewish Advanced Torah Education 1 activity
- Host weekly Beit Medrash and Kollel study programsOrganizes regular evening Torah study programs for men, including weekly Beit Medrash and Kollel sessions held on Monday and Tuesday evenings across multiple locations including Huntington, East Northport, and Merrick.
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Halachic Guidance and Education Services 1 activity
- Offer personalized Torah study and rabbinic guidanceProvides one-on-one and small-group Torah study sessions for Jewish men and operates an 'Ask the Rabbi' service to answer questions about Jewish life and religious practice.
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Jewish Religious Education and Outreach 1 activity
- Operate a Hebrew school for children and familiesRuns a Hebrew school providing Jewish education to children and families as part of its community outreach and learning initiatives.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Organize community events and holiday celebrationsHosts recurring community events such as holiday gatherings, retreats, and an annual community barbecue featuring food, drinks, and family-friendly activities to foster communal engagement.
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Structured Jewish Text Study Programs 1 activity
- Provide structured Torah and Jewish history education programsOffers a range of educational courses covering Biblical and post-Biblical Jewish history, the weekly Torah portion, the Prophets, the Megillahs, and a six-month in-depth study of all twenty-four books of Scripture.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$151K
Contributions & grants$151K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$141K
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Salaries & benefits$44K
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balance sheet
Total assets$16K
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Net assets$16K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -15.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elazar Grossman | President | 60 | $37K |
| Mencachem M Becker | President | 60 | $25K |
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- Congregation Ohav Sholom Partner — Host site for the Merrick Beit Medrash program on alternating months
- Young Israel of East Northport Partner — Hosts Beis Medrash Night at its location in East Northport.
- Young Israel of Huntington Partner — Hosts Beis Medrash Night at its location in Huntington.
- Young Israel of Merrick Partner — Host site for the Merrick Beit Medrash program on alternating months
- Young Israel of Merrick Partner — Hosts Beis Medrash Night at its location in Merrick.
strategies · 3
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.
- Beit Medrash-Style Learningmethodology: Beit Medrash-style learningBy using the traditional Beit Medrash model of interactive, self-directed Torah study, the organization fosters deeper engagement and ownership of learning, because peer interaction and personal relevance increase motivation and retention.
- Personalized Learning Matchmethodology: personalized_learning_matchBy matching participants with teachers based on personal interests and comfort levels, the organization increases engagement and persistence in Torah study, because tailored learning experiences respect individual readiness and foster meaningful connections.
- Torah Study as a Unifying Practicemethodology: torah_as_unifying_practiceBy framing in-depth Torah study as a shared spiritual practice, the organization strengthens communal bonds across geographic and denominational lines, because deep textual engagement creates common purpose and transcends differences.