named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Support Series
Lecture series addressing challenges of co-parenting, emotional resilience, and faith after divorce
Focus on the Future Shabbaton
Annual weekend event offering spiritual and emotional support to divorced Orthodox Jews, featuring lectures and community-building activities
Gift of Second Chances
Program promoting healing and renewal after divorce through talks by mental health and religious leaders
Helping Children Cope with Divorce
Initiative providing guidance to parents and professionals on supporting children through family separation
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 3 activities
- Facilitates weekly prayer gatherings for community supportHolds a weekly prayer gathering (Tefilah) in New York at the grave of a Tzadik or in Israel at the Kotel every Wednesday between 3 and 7 PM to support divorcees.
- Operates a synagogue companionship program for childrenRuns a synagogue program that connects children of divorced mothers with volunteer families to accompany them to synagogue on Shabbos.
- Provides children-focused programming and family eventsHosts two annual children’s events—one during Hanukkah at the Hall of Science in Queens and one on Purim evening—featuring cultural and religious activities, entertainment, and gifts, along with past events such as a Chol Hamoed trip to Six Flags, all aimed at supporting children of divorced homes.
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Jewish Textual and Educational Publishing 1 activity
- Hosts recurring educational and inspirational lecture seriesOrganizes monthly lectures featuring inspirational speakers and mental health professionals for the Frum Divorce community, supplemented by access to recorded lectures with over 400 downloads per month.
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Membership Program Administration 1 activity
- Offers membership-based access to events and support servicesProvides a membership program that enables access to member-only events, priority seating, and event reservations, with 2,761 current members and between 90 and 120 new sign-ups per month.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Organizes annual and seasonal retreats and events for divorced individuals and familiesHosts two major annual retreats (President’s Day and July 4th weekends) and recurring Shabbaton events for divorced individuals and their families, with historical events including themed weekends like “Soulmates Take Two” and “Focus on the Future,” drawing hundreds of attendees.
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Jewish Religious Divorce and Mediation Services 1 activity
- Provides professional guidance and referrals for divorce supportOffers professional and timely guidance to couples seeking a respectful and balanced divorce process, along with community-wide support groups, referrals, and events such as “Helping Children Cope With Divorce” to support Frum Jewish divorcees and their children.
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financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$151K
Contributions & grants$91K60%
Program service revenue$60K40%
Investment income$10%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$148K
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$10K
Cash$10K
Investments$0
Liabilities$28K
Net assets$-18K
Liquid reserves0.8 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +656.9%
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Beis Din Government — Recognizes authority of Beis Din to issue letters that may affect event entrance.
- Charlie Harary Partner — Presented on the topic of dating after divorce.
- Dr. David Pelcovitz Partner — Contributing expert on child psychology and divorce, featured in multiple audio presentations.
- Dr. Edward Farber Partner — Provided expertise on co-parenting challenges in the "Community Support Series".
- Dr. Faye Zakheim Partner — Regular contributor on topics including dating after divorce and holiday parenting.
- Hall of Science Partner — Hosts the annual Hanukkah children's event for Frum Divorce.
- Lev Shlomo foundation Partner — Cooperated with Frum Divorce to host a Chanukah event for children of divorced homes.
- Local Rabbi (Lakewood, NJ) Partner — Recommends Frum Divorce to couples seeking divorce support.
- Rabbi Manis Friedman Partner — Featured speaker in the "Shabbos Project" audio series.
- Rabbi Paysach Krohn Partner — Featured speaker in multiple audio programs including "The Shabbos Project" and "Second Chances".
strategies · 3
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.
- Community as a Mechanism for Reducing Stigma and Isolationmethodology: community_as_interventionBy creating structured community engagement through support groups, lectures, and events, we reduce social isolation and stigma among Orthodox Jewish divorcees because shared identity and peer connection foster psychological safety and belonging.
- Framework of Second Chances for Personal Renewalmethodology: second_chances_narrativeBy framing post-divorce life as a "gift of second chances," we promote personal growth and renewal because a positive, forward-looking narrative increases agency and reduces shame in religiously observant individuals.
- Trauma-Informed, Faith-Integrated Healingmethodology: trauma_informed_faith_integrationBy combining trauma-informed support with spiritual and mental health resources, we help Frum divorcees heal emotionally and psychologically because integrating religious context increases trust and program adherence within this community.