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JEWISH EMPOWERMENT TRAINING INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 991058259 · Form 990 · FY2025 · NTEE B90 · Education · Micro (<$100K) · jetnetwork.org
revenue
$8K
expenses
$13K
net assets
$0
employees
0
program ratio
80%
mission · from form 990

JET'S MISSION IS TO EMPOWER AMERICAN JEWRY TO BECOME MORE CONFIDENT AND ASSERTIVE IN AN INCREASINGLY TURBULENT AND HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT. WE PROVIDE SELF DEFENSE TRAINING AND EDUCATION TO HELP JEWS MORE EFFECTIVELY COMBAT AND RECOGNIZE ANTI-SEMITISM, CREATING A STRONG COMMUNITY THROUGH TRAINING AND LEARNING TOGETHER.

profile · synthesized from sources

Jewish Empowerment Training Inc (JET) provides self-defense and education programs to strengthen confidence and assertiveness among American Jews facing rising antisemitism. The organization offers structured Krav Maga-based training for youth and adults, emphasizing both physical techniques and Jewish values of courage. Programs are delivered through in-person courses and community learning initiatives in New York.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Instructor Course
20-hour invitation-only course for adults to become certified instructors; requires Level 1 and 2 completion and CPR/first aid certification
Jewish Heritage and Advocacy Education
Educational initiative providing members access to experts and leaders on Jewish history, heritage, and contemporary issues to combat antisemitism
Level 1 Training
Three-hour course teaching self-defense theory and basic combatives including punches, kicks, elbows, and knees for youth and adults
Level 2 Training
Six-hour course building a strong self-defense foundation, including defense against single and multiple attackers, with drills and scenario-based training
Specialized Courses
Advanced adult courses including defense against weapons, multiple attacker scenarios, first aid/CPR, and firearm training; requires completion of Level 1 and 2
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Self-Defense Training Programs 2 activities
    • Capacity building in self-defense instruction
      Trains and certifies instructors in Krav Maga and self-defense pedagogy to expand program reach, including through a 20-hour instructor course offered by invitation. Developed curricula in collaboration with Krav Maga Master Rhon Mizrachi.
    • Self-defense training for Jewish individuals
      Provides self-defense training and education to help American Jews recognize and combat antisemitism, including through Krav Maga instruction. Offers Level 1 (three-hour), Level 2 (six-hour), and instructor-level (20-hour) courses for youth and adults.
  • Jewish Religious Education and Outreach 1 activity
    • Education on Jewish heritage and contemporary issues
      Offers educational programming that connects members with experts and leaders to address contemporary challenges facing the Jewish community, including the aftermath of October 7th, and to strengthen cultural identity.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$8K
Contributions & grants$8K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$13K
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$0
Cash$4K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$0
Liquid reserves4.2 mo
2 years on record · 2024–2025 · YoY revenue -54.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • DROR BIKEL — DIRECTOR
  • KAREN ROSENTHAL — DIRECTOR
  • NAOMI SCHANFIELD — DIRECTOR
relationships · 2

Who they work with

  • JET Network — Organization providing educational resources and expert access to its members.
  • Rhon Mizrachi Partner — Krav Maga Master who created specific self-defense courses for JET members.
strategies · 2

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.

  • Empowerment Through Self-Defense Training
    methodology: empowerment-through-self-defense
    By teaching self-defense skills, we build both physical capability and psychological confidence among Jewish individuals, because embodied empowerment fosters courage, assertiveness, and collective resilience in the face of antisemitism.
  • Resilience Through Identity Education
    methodology: education-for-resilience
    By teaching Jewish history and identity, we build communal resilience against antisemitism, because understanding one’s heritage fosters psychological strength, informed engagement, and empowered responses to contemporary challenges.