named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
David Shapell College of Jewish Studies / Yeshiva Darché Noam
Long-term, medium-term, and short-term Torah study programs for English-speaking young men focusing on Gemara, Chumash, Halacha, and Hashkafa
Midreshet Rachel v’Chaya College of Jewish Studies
Torah study and personal development program for women in their 20s and 30s, emphasizing classical texts, character refinement, and spiritual growth
Modern Israel Course
Academic program taught by Rabbi Shmuel Jablon exploring contemporary Israeli society and history
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Structured Jewish Text Study Programs 6 activities
- Evening and Optional Torah Learning SessionsHosts evening learning sessions in the beit midrash for review and optional study on topics including Contemporary Halacha, Parshat Hashavua, and Chassidus.
- Flexible Torah Learning for Working StudentsOffers part-time and full-time Torah learning options designed to accommodate students’ employment or academic commitments in Israel.
- One-on-One and Individualized Torah LearningProvides personalized Torah study options including one-on-one learning in yeshiva or midrasha settings, tailored to participants’ schedules, interests, and skill levels, for both on-site and online participants.
- Online Torah Learning and Alumni EngagementOffers weekly live online Torah classes via Zoom for current students and alumni, maintains an archive of recorded sessions, and hosts annual seminars centered on thematic textual study and lectures before major Jewish holidays.
- Torah Study Programs for English-Speaking Students and Young ProfessionalsOffers long-term, medium-term, and short-term Torah studies programs in Jerusalem for men and women, including university students, graduates, and young professionals, with structured curricula in Gemara, Chumash, Halacha, Hebrew, and Jewish thought. Programs include daily classes, chavruta learning, and shiurim, and are tailored to various levels of experience and time availability.
- Women's Torah Study ProgramOffers a dedicated program for women to study Jewish sources in a supportive environment in Jerusalem, including weekly classes and structured learning opportunities designed to integrate Torah into daily life.
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Jewish Textual and Educational Publishing 2 activities
- Free Seforim Pickup ServiceOffers free pickup of seforim at multiple physical locations in Jerusalem and surrounding communities, including Shapell’s, Midreshet Rachel, Beit HaKerem, Ramat Eshkol, Har Nof, Efrat, Ramat Beit Shemesh, and by arrangement at private homes across Israel.
- Torah Publications and Faculty ScholarshipProduces Torah publications edited by faculty members, contributing to ongoing Jewish scholarship and textual study.
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Refugee and Immigrant Resettlement Services 1 activity
- Aliyah Preparation and Integration Support ProgramProvides a soft landing program for individuals preparing for aliyah, including housing, daily ulpan, weekly workshops on practical life skills in Israel, and support for community and geographic integration through connections with alumni families across multiple regions.
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Alumni Community Building 1 activity
- Alumni Learning and Connection ProgramsProvides ongoing learning opportunities and maintains engagement with alumni through in-person and online programs, including weekly online classes and annual seminars.
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Alumni Leadership and Career Support Programs 1 activity
- Career and Professional Integration Support for OlimConnects new olim with alumni working in fields such as medicine, law, high tech, and social sciences to support professional integration and career development in Israel.
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Jewish Leadership Development 1 activity
- Fellowship and Leadership Development for Married CouplesAwards two 11-month fellowships annually to married couples demonstrating strong academic, leadership, and communal commitment, providing immersive study and leadership development opportunities within the yeshiva framework.
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
- Financial Aid and Tuition AssistanceProvides customized tuition plans and financial assistance packages on a case-by-case basis, including scholarships, payment plans, work-study, and moral commitments, ensuring access to Torah education regardless of financial circumstances.
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Halachic Guidance and Education Services 1 activity
- Married Couples and Family Torah Learning ProgramsProvides specialized educational programming for married couples, including weekly classes for men and women taught by senior faculty, bi-monthly social and educational events, and Shabbatonim. Also offers family learning programs that include children ages 8–18, with options for joint or parallel study on shared topics.
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Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 1 activity
- On-Campus Shabbat and Community Life ProgrammingHosts weekly Shabbat davening, kiddush, and Seudah Shlishit; organizes “in-Shabbat” gatherings every third week with faculty; facilitates student meal placements with local families; and arranges periodic Shabbat visits to Jewish communities across Israel.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.63M
Contributions & grants$1.64M101%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$8K0%
Other revenue$-20K
expenses
Total expenses$1.56M
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$1.31M
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$235K
Cash$222K
Investments$0
Liabilities$12K
Net assets$223K
Liquid reserves1.7 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +5.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 7
- Alan Isenberg — Director
- David Neiberg — Chairman
- Isaiah Karlinsky — President
- Marty Rothenburg — Director
- Robert Sundel — Director
- Ronne Penn — Director
- Yitzchak Hirshfeld — Vice President
relationships · 29
Who they work with
- British Friends of Darche Noam Network — Registered charity in the UK handling donations for Darche Noam, with separate donation instructions and contact information provided
- Dana Margolis Partner — Director of Philanthropy responsible for managing donor investment in students.
- Dr. Daniel Polisar Partner — Co-founder and Executive Vice President of Shalem College in Jerusalem; listed as a guest speaker at Shapell's.
- Jeff Seidel Flight Scholarships Partner — Provides flight scholarships to eligible students to come to Israel and explore their Jewish heritage.
- MASA Partner — Partner organization providing financial assistance for students to study in Israel.
- Midreshet Rachel Partner — Collaborates on logistics for sefer pickup at shared or coordinated locations.
- Midreshet Rachel Partner — Hosts pickup location for seforim distribution
- Midreshet Rachel v'Chaya Partner — Collaborates on providing Jewish learning opportunities for women.
- Midreshet Rachel v'Chaya Partner — Collaborates with Midreshet Rachel v'Chaya under the shared Darche Noam network, offering coordinated services and shared contact information.
- Midreshet Rachel v'Chaya Partner — Sister seminary for women operating under the Shapell’s/Darché Noam umbrella.
- Midreshet Rachel v’Chaya Partner — Collaborates with Shapell's to deliver joint programming for married couples
- Midreshet Rachel v’Chaya College of Jewish Studies Partner — Sister seminary for women operating under the same organizational umbrella as Shapell's/Darché Noam
- Mizrachi Organization of Canada Partner — Processes check donations on behalf of American Friends of Darche Noam Inc - David Shapell College of Jewish Studies, with checks to be made out to this organization and Shapell’s/Darche Noam noted in the memo line
- Nefesh B'Nefesh Partner — Collaborates with alumni employed at Nefesh B'Nefesh to support students through the aliyah process.
- Nesivos Shalom Partner — Texts by the Nesivos Shalom are used in Chassidus curriculum
- Netivot Noam Network — Israel-based nonprofit handling donations and operations for Darche Noam, with PO Box and bank account details listed
- Rabbi Avrohom Union Partner — Rabbinic Administrator of the Rabbinical Council of California; listed as a guest speaker at Shapell's.
- Rabbi Dr. Akiva Tatz Partner — Noted author and lecturer; listed as a guest speaker at Shapell's.
- Rabbi Dr. Yitzchok Breitowitz Partner — Prominent Rav and lecturer; listed as a guest speaker at Shapell's.
- Rabbi Menachem Penner Partner — Dean Emeritus of RIETS at Yeshiva University and Executive Vice President of the Rabbinical Council of America; listed as a guest speaker at Shapell's.
- Rabbi Mordechai Willig Partner — Rosh Yeshiva at Yeshiva University and Rabbi of Young Israel of Riverdale; listed as a guest speaker at Shapell's.
- Rabbi Moshe (Marvin) Hier Partner — Dean and founder of the Simon Wiesenthal Center; listed as a guest speaker at Shapell's.
- Rabbi Shmuel Kamenetsky Partner — Rosh Yeshiva at Talmudic Academy of Philadelphia; listed as a guest speaker at Shapell's.
- Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau Partner — Former Chief Rabbi of the State of Israel; listed as a guest speaker at Shapell's.
- Rabbi Yosef Tzvi Rimon Partner — Rav of Gush Etzion, Rosh Beit Midrash Machon Lev, and prominent author and posek; listed as a guest speaker at Shapell's.
- Rebbe Tzaddok HaCohen Partner — Texts by Rebbe Tzaddok HaCohen are used in Chassidus curriculum
- Sfas Emes Partner — Texts by the Sfas Emes are used in Chassidus curriculum
- Shapell's Partner — Hosts pickup location for seforim distribution
- Shapell’s Partner — Collaborates on logistics for sefer pickup at Shapell’s location in Beit HaKerem.
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.
- Character and Spiritual Development Through Mussar and Textual Studymethodology: musar-based personal developmentBy integrating classical mussar (ethical) texts and metaphysical rabbinic thought into Torah study, the organization fosters deep personal transformation, because engaging with ideas of human dignity and divine purpose cultivates lasting spiritual and moral growth.
- Contextual and Experiential Learning Deepens Understandingmethodology: contextualized religious educationBy integrating Torah study with historical sites, multimedia resources, and real-life contexts such as marriage and aliyah, the organization deepens student understanding and application, because experiential and contextual learning makes abstract concepts tangible and personally meaningful.
- Individualized and Relational Learning Models Maximize Engagementmethodology: relational accompanimentBy tailoring Torah study to individual backgrounds and goals and supporting learners through personal relationships with rabbis and alumni, the organization increases engagement and integration, because personalized, relational approaches foster belonging, reduce isolation, and make learning more relevant and sustainable.
- Pleasant and Peaceful Torah Environment Promotes Personal Spiritual Pathsmethodology: darchei_noamBy cultivating a communal learning environment rooted in respect, dignity, and peace, the organization enables students to engage deeply with Torah and find their personal path within Jewish life, because a non-coercive, welcoming atmosphere increases openness to growth and long-term commitment.
- Skills-Based and Structured Curriculum Ensures Lifelong Torah Engagementmethodology: skills-based Torah studyBy teaching students to learn Torah directly from classical texts through level-based, skills-focused curricula, the organization ensures long-term Jewish engagement, because developing independent learning ability empowers ongoing personal growth beyond formal programs.