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ASHER TO THE YATZAR INC

FAR ROCKAWAY, NY · EIN 881205564 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE X30 · Religion-Related · Micro (<$100K) · ashertotheyatzar.org
revenue
$8K
expenses
$4K
net assets
$4K
employees
mission · from form 990

THANKING HASHEM FOR THE WISDOM WITHIN OUR BODIES THROUGH THE POWERFUL BRACHA OF ASHER YATZAR

profile · synthesized from sources

Religious nonprofit based in Far Rockaway, NY, founded in 2019 to inspire Jewish communities to deepen their appreciation of the Asher Yatzar blessing and the wonders of the human body. The organization produces a monthly publication, educational materials, and videos centered on gratitude, faith, and spiritual resilience, particularly in times of illness. It was initiated by Yossi Hecht during his recovery from spinal tumor treatments.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Asher Yatzar Cards
Produces and distributes free Ashkenazic and Sephardic versions of Asher Yatzar prayer cards designed for educational and devotional use
Grateful Warriors Podcast
Hosts video podcast episodes featuring personal stories of resilience, faith, and gratitude, often centered on health challenges and spiritual growth
Monthly Publication
Distributes a monthly pamphlet exploring the meaning and spiritual significance of the Asher Yatzar blessing, intended as a tool for inspiration and reflection
Sefer on Asher Yatzar
Published a book in collaboration with Rabbi Moishe Dovid Lebovits containing halachic insights, stories, and personal accounts related to the Asher Yatzar blessing
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Religious Media Production and Distribution 1 activity
    • Produce and distribute monthly leaflets for spiritual merit and healing awareness
      Produces and distributes a monthly leaflet intended as a spiritual merit for the recovery of the editor's daughter and others in need of healing, promoting ongoing awareness and reflection on health and gratitude.
  • Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
    • Produce podcast series on gratitude, resilience, and medical challenges
      Produces a podcast series titled "Grateful Warriors" featuring personal stories of gratitude, resilience, and individuals facing rare medical conditions, aimed at inspiring and educating the Jewish community.
  • Jewish Textual and Educational Publishing 1 activity
    • Publish educational and spiritual materials on faith, healing, and bodily appreciation
      Creates and distributes educational pamphlets and published books (Sefer) that include halachic discussions, personal stories, and reflections on gratitude, faith, and appreciation of the human body through the lens of the Asher Yatzar blessing.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Distribute prayer and educational cards about the Asher Yatzar blessing
      Distributes free Asher Yatzar blessing cards in both Ashkenazic and Sephardic versions to support daily religious practice and promote appreciation of the human body. These cards serve as educational and spiritual tools for the public.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$8K
Contributions & grants
Program service revenue$8K100%
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$4K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$4K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$4K
1 years on record · 2022–2022
relationships · 5

Who they work with

  • Halachically Speaking Partner — Collaborated on the publication of a religious text about appreciating the body.
  • Rabbi Niehaus Partner — Collaborates with the organization as a sponsor or supporter of its publication.
  • Yeshiva Darchei Torah Partner — Guided by Rabbi Dov Keilson, Mashgiach of Yeshiva Darchei Torah in Far Rockaway, during the founding of the campaign.
  • ashertotheyatzar.com Network — Website founded by R' Yossi Hecht, referenced as part of the broader initiative connected to the leaflet.
  • ashertotheyatzar.com Partner — Founded by R' Yossi Hecht, referenced as a related initiative in the context of healing.
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.

  • Divine Wisdom in Bodily Functions as Spiritual Practice
    methodology: liturgical_mindfulness
    By reciting the Asher Yatzar blessing, individuals cultivate gratitude and deepen spiritual awareness, because recognizing divine intervention in natural bodily processes fosters a continuous connection to Hashem.
  • Education in Jewish Texts and Personal Narrative to Deepen Religious Observance
    methodology: faith-based_education
    By combining halachic teachings with personal stories and educational materials, the organization strengthens Jewish identity and prayerful intention, because contextual understanding and relatable experience make religious practice more meaningful.
  • Faith Transcending Natural Limits as Framework for Healing
    methodology: faith-over-medicine
    By emphasizing trust in divine providence over medical statistics, the organization cultivates spiritual resilience, because belief in Hashem’s ability to override natural limitations strengthens faith and hope during illness.
  • Spiritual Merit Through Torah and Prayer for Healing
    methodology: spiritual-merit-for-healing
    Encouraging increased Torah study, prayer, and kindness generates spiritual merit (zechut) that contributes to healing, because collective spiritual effort can influence divine compassion.
  • Storytelling to Build Spiritual Resilience and Gratitude
    methodology: storytelling
    Through podcast storytelling, the organization fosters gratitude and spiritual resilience, because personal narratives of divine providence make abstract faith concepts tangible and emotionally compelling.