named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Online Programs
Virtual learning and community events including Talmud study groups (e.g., Daf Yomi), siyyumim, and courses on texts like Pirkei Avot.
Regional Retreats
Smaller, geographically-based gatherings such as the New England Winter Retreat held during Chanukah.
Summer Institute
Week-long annual gathering featuring study, prayer, music, and community-building for over 150 participants from diverse Jewish backgrounds.
Zeitler Fellowship
Fellowship program for Jews aged 22-32 that covers tuition, room, and board for the Summer Institute, includes mentorship and cohort-based workshops.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 4 activities
- Annual Summer Institute ProgramOrganizes an annual week-long, multi-generational gathering for over 150 participants, featuring Jewish study, prayer, community building, and recreational activities. The program includes workshops, musical and prayer sessions, educational classes, and communal events such as a Shuk marketplace and talent show.
- Event-Based Community Programming and LogisticsPlans and coordinates logistical and programmatic elements for events, including printed guides, childcare, workshops, prayer services, meals, accommodations, and community spaces like the Shuk to support inclusive and accessible participation.
- Regional and Winter RetreatsOrganizes regional retreats, including a Winter Retreat in Western Massachusetts and a New England retreat, offering structured programming in Jewish learning, prayer, and community activities with accommodations, kosher meals, and childcare support.
- Thematic and Spiritual Programming DevelopmentDevelops and implements annual themes and spiritual resources for events, including reviving and adapting the Chaverim Kol Yisrael siddur and designing programming focused on listening, relationship repair, and reconciliation within Jewish communities.
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Community Safety and Conduct Enforcement 1 activity
- Community Safety and Conduct OversightImplements safety protocols during in-person and online events, including removing individuals who cause discomfort and referring harassment reports to the Community Council to ensure participant well-being.
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Jewish Leadership Development 1 activity
- Leadership Development and Fellowship SupportOffers a specialized fellowship program providing cohort-based support, reflection opportunities, and four dedicated workshops for emerging Jewish community leaders to build and sustain communities beyond the organization’s events.
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Structured Jewish Text Study Programs 1 activity
- Online Educational ProgrammingOffers online courses, study sessions, and virtual events such as Siyyumim and themed classes, including a six-week course on Pirkei Avot and commemorative learning sessions, to support Jewish study and community engagement beyond in-person gatherings.
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
- Participant Financial Aid and Fellowship ProgramAdministers a grant and fellowship program, including the Zeitler Fellowship, which covers tuition, room, and board for selected participants, with applications functioning as financial aid scholarships to increase access to programming.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Volunteer and Work-Study EngagementMaintains openings for counselor and work-study positions to support the operational needs of programs, particularly during the Summer Institute.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$711K
Contributions & grants$651K91%
Program service revenue$48K7%
Investment income$6K1%
Other revenue$7K
expenses
Total expenses$278K
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$91K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$600K
Cash$600K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$600K
Liquid reserves25.9 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +177.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilana Teitel | Programs Director | 40 | $52K |
| Alyse Portera | Operations Director | 40 | $31K |
board members · 9
- Abigail Bellows — Board Member
- Cathy Bowers — Board Member
- Darius Sivin — Immediate Past Chair
- Glenda McKinney — Board Member
- Leah Zeitler — Board Member
- Martin Manley — Treasurer
- Michal Richardson — Board Member
- Raysh Weiss — Board Member
- Susan Gulack — Chair
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- Adamah at Pearlstone Partner — Collaborates on campus facilities and accommodations; links to Adamah's website for photos of the campus.
- Camp Ramah Partner — Hosts the NHC Winter Retreat in Palmer, MA
- Community Council Partner — Body responsible for receiving and responding to reports of guideline violations and supporting individuals affected by harassment or assault.
- Joe Rosenstein Partner — Teaching a course on Pirkei Avot for the NHC.
- Progressive Chavurah of Boston Partner — Collaborated on the creation and sharing of the Chaverim Kol Yisrael siddur, a project foundational to current thematic work.
- Summer Institute Network — NHC's flagship program that brings together Jews from across North America for communal learning and spiritual engagement.
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.
- Grassroots, Volunteer-Driven Community Modelmethodology: grassroots community modelBy relying on volunteer leadership and decentralized planning, the organization strengthens community ownership and continuity, because local initiative and shared responsibility foster resilience and inclusivity in Jewish communal life.
- Inclusive Access Through Equity-Informed Selectionmethodology: equity_informed_selectionBy prioritizing Jews of Color, Jews with disabilities, and first-time attendees in program selection, the organization advances equity in Jewish life, because targeted inclusion disrupts historical barriers and diversifies leadership pipelines.
- Reciprocal Learning and Shared Leadershipmethodology: reciprocal_learningBy structuring programs around mutual teaching and learning, the organization fosters deeper engagement and collective ownership of Jewish practice, because peer-led participation builds trust, equity, and sustained involvement.
- Survivor-Centered, Non-Legal Response to Harmmethodology: survivor-centered_responseBy using a non-legal, survivor-centered process to address misconduct, the organization promotes safety and accountability, because prioritizing victim agency and confidentiality fosters trust and healing within tight-knit communities.
- Text and Ritual for Communal Repairmethodology: text-and-ritual-based-repairBy integrating textual study and ritual practice into community programming, the organization fosters reconciliation and spiritual renewal, because shared sacred practices create common ground across differences and reactivate dormant traditions of inclusion.