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INSTITUTE FOR JEWISH IDEAS & IDEALS INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 260633946 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE X30 · Religion-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · jewishideas.org
revenue
$336K
expenses
$392K
net assets
$215K
employees
2
program ratio
77%
mission · from form 990

DIVERSITY WITHIN ORTHODOXY TO FOSTER AN APPRECIATION OF LEGITIMATE DIVERSITY WITHIN ORTHODOXY.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Institute for Jewish Ideas and Ideals is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering intellectual and spiritual vitality within Orthodox Judaism. It promotes a vision of Judaism that embraces modernity, inclusivity, and engagement with general culture, rooted in the Sephardic tradition. The organization produces scholarly and educational content, supports thoughtful discourse, and advocates for diversity within Orthodox Jewish life.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Conversations
Journal published by the Institute featuring scholarly and reflective articles on Jewish thought, identity, and modernity
Public Lectures and Writings
Series of essays, book reviews, and public talks by Rabbi Marc D. Angel and other scholars promoting intellectual engagement in Judaism
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Jewish Textual and Educational Publishing 3 activities
    • Produce and distribute print and digital publications on Jewish life
      Prints and distributes the journal "Conversations" and other publications that advance a vision of compassionate and inclusive Orthodox Judaism, offering discounted or free access to students and educators.
    • Provide online learning and engagement programs in Orthodox Judaism
      Offers a wide range of digital content including weekly columns ("Angel for Shabbat"), YouTube lectures, online classes, and access to rabbis for student inquiries, promoting an intellectually vibrant and inclusive Orthodox Judaism. Reaches college students through the University Network and provides free subscriptions to "Conversations" journal.
    • Publish scholarly research on Jewish thought and history
      Produces and distributes the journal "Conversations," publishing scholarly articles, essays, and anthologies on classical and contemporary Jewish topics including Torah commentary, Jewish philosophy, halakha, history, and moral values. Special issues focus on modern Jewish thinkers, conversion, and societal responsibilities in Torah Judaism.
  • Jewish Religious Education and Outreach 1 activity
    • Advance Jewish education through teacher training and curricular development
      Conducts teacher training seminars, symposia, and a "Sephardic Initiative" to enhance Tanakh and Jewish education, including resources on Sephardic history, halakha, and traditions for educators. Consults with yeshivas worldwide to improve educational content.
  • Holocaust and Genocide Remembrance Education 1 activity
    • Host commemorative and educational programs on Jewish history and identity
      Organizes online programs honoring Sephardic Jewish communities affected by the Holocaust, reflects on religious-national observances like Yom Yerushalayim, and promotes engagement with the Passover narrative for personal and communal growth.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Advocate for intellectual independence and civic virtue in Judaism
      Promotes critical thinking and personal reasoning within Judaism through public writing and educational engagement with figures like Abraham Lincoln, emphasizing moral and civic instruction.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$336K
Contributions & grants$328K98%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$8K2%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$392K
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising8%
Salaries & benefits$250K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$215K
Cash$90K
Investments$125K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$215K
Liquid reserves6.6 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -2.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
RABBI HAYYIM J ANGEL VICE PRES./DIRECTOR 40 $135K
RABBI MARC D ANGEL PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR 40 $97K
board members · 5
  • ANDRE D GUENOUN — TREASURER/DIRECTOR
  • DANIEL H COHEN — DIRECTOR
  • GILLES SION — DIRECTOR
  • ISAAC AINETCHI — SECRETARY/DIRECTOR
  • NUGZARI A JAKOBISHVILI — DIRECTOR
relationships · 12

Who they work with

  • Alliance Israelite Universelle Partner — Schools of the Alliance Israelite Universelle are cited as conduits for Haskalah ideas in Sephardic communities.
  • Bar-Ilan University Partner — Features research by professor Adam Ferziger from Bar-Ilan University.
  • Congregation Shearith Israel Partner — Longstanding affiliation and loyalty, with Cardozo remaining a member throughout his life and delivering speeches and addresses at the congregation.
  • Haberman Family Giving Fund Funder — Supports the University Network.
  • Jewish Institute of Religion Partner — Delivered the commencement address in 1931.
  • Machzikei Torah Society--Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg and Dr. Zipora Schorr Partner — Named donor to the Institute for Jewish Ideas & Ideals Inc
  • Rabbi Arthur A. Jacobovitz Institute Funder — Provided past support for the University Network.
  • Scroll of Honor Partner — Features an online Scroll of Honor listing contributors to the IDEAS campaign.
  • Sephardic Educational Center Partner — Jointly launched "The Sephardic Initiative" program with the Institute for Jewish Ideas and Ideals.
  • Sephardic Publication Foundation Partner — Named donor to the Institute for Jewish Ideas & Ideals Inc
  • Yale University Partner — Delivered a series of lectures in 1921 and a subsequent series in 1924 on the nature and growth of the law.
  • Yeshiva University Partner — Rabbi Hayyim Angel teaches advanced Tanakh classes at Yeshiva University.
strategies · 5

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.

  • Cultural Inclusion in Jewish Education
    methodology: cultural_inclusion_in_education
    By integrating Sephardic and pan-Sephardic histories and traditions into Jewish education, the organization fosters a more inclusive and representative Orthodoxy because diverse cultural representation strengthens identity and belonging across communities.
  • Intellectual Freedom as Religious Authenticity
    methodology: intellectual_freedom_in_judaism
    By fostering critical thinking and intellectual independence within Jewish tradition, the organization produces deeper personal religious commitment because such autonomy leads to more authentic and sustainable faith.
  • Intellectually Vibrant and Inclusive Orthodoxy
    methodology: inclusive_orthodoxy
    By promoting open, responsible discussion of Jewish law and philosophy and applying traditional wisdom to modern challenges, the organization fosters a more intellectually vibrant, compassionate, and inclusive Orthodox Judaism because it believes such an approach deepens religious authenticity and communal continuity.
  • Open Dialogue as Communal Renewal
    methodology: open_dialogue
    By creating safe, national forums for discussion on pressing issues in the Orthodox community, the organization increases engagement and constructive problem-solving because open dialogue fosters trust, reduces polarization, and strengthens communal resilience.
  • Religion Expressed Through Ethical Action
    methodology: religion_as_social_justice
    By emphasizing ethical conduct and social justice as essential expressions of religious life, the organization strengthens the moral credibility of Orthodoxy because lived ethics make faith meaningful and socially relevant.