named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Chassidim Interviews
Oral history project featuring personal recollections of Chassidim who interacted with the Rebbe and other Chabad leaders
Derher Magazine
Quarterly publication featuring in-depth articles on the Rebbe, Chassidic teachings, and historical events in the Chabad movement
Online Archive
Digital repository of over 2,000 articles, videos, and primary source documents related to the Rebbe and Chabad history
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Jewish Textual and Educational Publishing 5 activities
- Audio and digital content libraryMaintains an audio library featuring Chassidishe stories, holidays, and the history of Chabad leaders, along with a searchable archive of over 2,000 articles and full PDF access to past issues of Derher magazine. Offers ongoing access to educational and inspirational content through digital platforms.
- Children’s educational publications and programsProduces and distributes a child-focused supplement magazine (Derher for Kids) and offers supplementary magazines for special occasions. Provides these resources to summer camps and yeshivas upon request, and supports family engagement through dedicated children’s content including podcasts, story time, and activity booklets.
- Community and synagogue distribution programOffers complimentary copies of the magazine for placement in synagogues for three-month periods to introduce the publication to new communities and expand outreach.
- Educational outreach in schools and yeshivasProvides complimentary access to Derher magazine for high schools, yeshivas, and camps. Operates monthly Derher clubs in girls’ high schools where students read, discuss, and review articles through games and treats, and distributes complimentary magazines to bochurim in yeshivas.
- Monthly magazine publication and distributionProduces and distributes a monthly magazine focused on the Rebbe, Chassidus, and Chabad history, including biographies of Chassidim, diaries of life with the Rebbe, and explorations of topics through the Rebbe's teachings. The magazine reaches over 15,000 readers and is distributed globally, with subsidized shipping and discounted international programs to reduce costs and delivery time.
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Honor and Memorial Recognition Programs 1 activity
- Gift subscription programOffers gift subscriptions to its publication, including personalized notes with the recipient's first issue and customizable digital gift cards delivered via Canva template.
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Early Literacy Promotion 1 activity
- Live children’s Story Time eventsHosts live Story Time evenings for children in preparation for Chassidishe holidays, featuring stories, lessons, and activity booklets to engage young audiences.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Weekly newsletter distributionDistributes a weekly newsletter to thousands of subscribers as part of its ongoing educational and inspirational outreach.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$1.24M
Contributions & grants$841K68%
Program service revenue$399K32%
Investment income$1K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.41M
Program expenses48%
Admin / overhead52%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$350K
Grants paid out$81K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$161K
Cash$161K
Investments$0
Liabilities$458K
Net assets$-296K
Liquid reserves1.4 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +13.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yosef Kamman | Secretary | 40 | $144K |
relationships · 4
Who they work with
- Chabad High School Partner — Derher collaborates with Chabad High School through its Derher Club program, where students participate in monthly reading and discussion groups.
- Chabad Lubavitch of Moscow Partner — Recognized donor partner supporting the organization's mission.
- Chabad Lubavitch of Washington State-Seattle Partner — Recognized donor partner supporting the organization's mission.
- Chabad of Irvine, California Partner — Recognized donor partner supporting the organization's mission.
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.
- Household-Integrated Media Engagementmethodology: family-engaged media distributionBy distributing print media with parallel content for adults and children, the organization engages entire families in Chassidic learning, because shared household experiences around the material reinforce intergenerational transmission of values and practices.
- Print-Based Spiritual Engagementmethodology: farbrengen-on-paperBy recreating the intimate, communal experience of a Chassidic farbrengen through print media, the organization fosters spiritual connection and continuity, because the format enables readers to engage with Chassidic teachings in a contemplative and personal way that mirrors traditional gatherings.
- Relational Gifting for Outreach Expansionmethodology: relational_giftingBy leveraging personal relationships through gift subscriptions, the organization increases the reach and meaningfulness of its content, because individuals are more likely to engage with spiritually significant material when it is received as a personal gift within a relational context.