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THE JEWISH SCHOOL LEADERSHIP ENTERPRISE
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 473172592 · Form 990 · FY2023 · NTEE B19 · Education · Small ($100K-$1M) · jewishschoolleader.com
revenue
$874K
expenses
$532K
net assets
$351K
employees
0
volunteers
3
program ratio
86%
mission · from form 990

THE JEWISH SCHOOL LEADERSHIP ENTERPRISE IS A NEW INITIATIVE SEEKING TO RECALIBRATE THE JEWISH COMMUNITY'S LENS ON WHO SHOULD LEAD OUR SCHOOLS AND WHY.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Jewish School Leadership Enterprise (JSLE) identifies and develops leaders for Jewish day schools across North America. It supports aspiring leaders from diverse backgrounds—including current educators, career changers, and students—through mentorship, career guidance, and leadership training. The organization connects participants with experienced school leaders to build a sustainable pipeline of talent for Jewish educational institutions.

named programs · 1 · from sources

What they call their work

Career Advisor Program
A yearlong fellowship pairing aspiring Jewish school leaders with experienced Heads of School for personalized mentorship, leadership development, and strategic planning toward headship
activities · 1 group

What they do

  • Jewish Leadership Development 3 activities
    • Career Advancement Support
      Operates the Career Advisor Program and provides guidance to individuals exploring or transitioning into leadership roles in Jewish education, including connecting them with opportunities and advising on career pathways.
    • Leadership Mentorship Program
      Provides personalized mentorship to aspiring Jewish school leaders by pairing them with current and former Heads of School to support career development and leadership transitions.
    • Leadership Training and Professional Development
      Offers training, resources, and structured pathways for educators and professionals to transition into leadership roles in Jewish day schools, including classroom teachers moving into administrative leadership.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$874K
Contributions & grants$860K98%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$14K2%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$532K
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$171K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$505K
Cash$494K
Investments$0
Liabilities$154K
Net assets$351K
Liquid reserves11.1 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2023
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
STUART ZWEITER BOARD MEMBER 40 $20K
board members · 5
  • EVELYN KATZ — BOARD MEMBER
  • JASON ABLIN — PRESIDENT
  • JOSH OPPERER — BOARD MEMBER
  • LORI ZELTSER — BOARD MEMBER
  • MICHAEL DOPPELT — CHAIRMAN
relationships · 13

Who they work with

  • Abraham Joshua Heschel School Partner — Guided by its Head of School, Ariela Dubler, as part of JSLE's advisory network.
  • Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School Partner — Guided by its Head of School, Zipora Schorr, as part of JSLE's advisory network.
  • Bialik Hebrew Day School Partner — Guided by its Head of School, Shana Harris, as part of JSLE's advisory network.
  • Jewish Community Day School Partner — Guided by its Head of School, Susie Tanchel, as part of JSLE's advisory network.
  • Luria Academy of Brooklyn Partner — Guided by its educational leader, Amanda Pogany, as part of JSLE's advisory network.
  • Rambam Day School Partner — Guided by its Head of School, Nora Anderson, as part of JSLE's advisory network.
  • SAR High School Partner — Guided by its Head of School, Naftali Harczstark, as part of JSLE's advisory network.
  • Shalhevet High School Partner — Partner organization where Rabbi David Block serves as Head of School and is highlighted as a leadership pathway example.
  • Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Boston Partner — School where JSLE alumnus Rebecca Lurie serves as Head of School.
  • Solomon Schechter Day School, Bergen County Partner — Guided by its Head of School, Steve Freedman, as part of JSLE's advisory network.
  • Wilshire Boulevard Day School Partner — Guided by its Head of School, Naomi Reem, as part of JSLE's advisory network.
  • Yeshiva Tifereth Moshe Partner — Guided by its Head of School, Yaakov May, as part of JSLE's advisory network.
  • de Toledo High School Partner — Guided by its Head of School, Bruce Powell, as part of JSLE's advisory network.
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.

  • Cross-Sector Leadership Transfer
    methodology: cross-sector_leadership_transfer
    By recruiting professionals from non-education sectors such as business, law, and finance into Jewish school leadership, we produce effective leaders because transferable skills in management, strategy, and operations can be adapted to strengthen school leadership when properly guided.
  • Inclusive Leadership Recruitment
    methodology: inclusive_leadership_recruitment
    By expanding the pool of potential candidates and encouraging a broader range of individuals to pursue Jewish educational leadership, we produce more diverse and representative leadership because widening access to leadership pathways increases community ownership and capacity.
  • Leadership Development for Educators
    methodology: leadership-development-for-educators
    By supporting educators in developing leadership skills, shaping strategy, and fostering healthy school environments, we improve outcomes for students and teachers because effective leadership is rooted in pedagogical experience and school culture cultivation.
  • Leadership Pipeline Development
    methodology: leadership_pipeline_development
    By cultivating leaders through structured guidance, training, and career pathway support within the Jewish educational ecosystem, we produce stronger, more effective school leaders who generate long-term community impact because sustained personal growth and purpose-driven development are central to enduring leadership.