named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
English B'Yachad
Flagship program that pairs retired American Jewish volunteers with young Israeli adults for one-on-one English tutoring, focusing on improving language fluency and professional confidence to increase access to high-tech and other high-paying jobs.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Adult Literacy and ESL Tutoring 1 activity
- English B'Yachad tutoring and mentoring programProvides online English language tutoring and professional mentoring to young Israeli adults (ages 21–39) from less-advantaged communities, including IDF veterans and members of the Ethiopian Israeli community, to improve their economic opportunities and access to high-tech careers. The program matches students with retired Jewish professional volunteers, primarily from the United States and Canada, for weekly sessions lasting up to two hours over a minimum 10-week period.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- On-site skilled volunteer deployment in IsraelProvides on-site volunteer services in Israeli nonprofits, schools, and social services, where skilled volunteers contribute expertise in areas such as strategic planning and refugee services, in addition to English tutoring.
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International Student Recruitment & Academic Partnerships 1 activity
- Partnership-based student recruitmentRecruits students for the English B'Yachad program through strategic partnerships with Israeli organizations and integrates English mentoring with partner organizations’ career development services.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Community building among volunteer tutorsHosts monthly online Tutor Talks to foster community and shared values among volunteer tutors and supports ongoing engagement through an online blog featuring volunteer stories, tutoring tips, and information about opportunities in Israel.
- Recruitment and matching of volunteer tutorsRecruits retired and currently working Jewish professional volunteers from the Diaspora, primarily in the United States and Canada, and conducts interviews with both tutors and students to assess skill levels and ensure appropriate matching for the English B'Yachad program.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$84K
Contributions & grants$84K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$78K
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Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$100K
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Net assets$100K
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue -18.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 5
- Howard Mednick — Director
- Marla Gamoran — Executive Director/Secretary
- Meryl Glickman — Director
- Richard Lowe — Director
- Ron Hoffman — Director
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Empowering Ethiopian Women Partner — Partner organization providing support and training for Ethiopian Israeli women in higher education and business development.
- English B'Yachad Partner — Flagship program of Skilled Volunteers for Israel that connects retired Jewish professionals with young Israeli adults for English tutoring and mentoring.
- English B’Yachad Partner — Program developed by SVFI to deliver remote English tutoring to young adults in Israel.
- Kerem Hanan Aynor Foundation Partner — Partner foundation providing scholarships and mentorship to Ethiopian-origin students in higher education.
- LaMerhak Partner — Partner program promoting employment for Israelis of Ethiopian descent through vocational support.
- Ono Academic College Partner — Partner organization advancing higher education with a focus on underserved populations including Ethiopian-Israeli students.
- Partner Organizations Partner — Refers students to the English B'Yachad program and provides complementary training and career services.
- ReStart Partner — Partner organization supporting wounded Israel Defense Forces soldiers in career reintegration.
- Tech-Career Partner — Partner organization providing professional training for Ethiopian Israelis in the high-tech industry.
- Technology Training Center for Ethiopian Israelis Partner — Partner organization whose director affirms the transformational impact of English B'Yachad on students.
- Vantage Aging Partner — Cited source for research on benefits of volunteering for older adults.
- Zoom Partner — Uses Zoom for online orientation sessions and tutoring meetings.
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.
- Integrated Language and Career Mentoring Modelmethodology: integrated_skills_trainingBy combining English language instruction with career development and mentoring, we increase students' access to higher-paying jobs because language fluency in professional contexts is more effectively developed when integrated with real-world career skills and coaching.
- Remote, Structured One-on-One Mentoring for Scalable Impactmethodology: remote_volunteeringBy using a remote, structured model of one-on-one tutoring with defined time commitments, we ensure consistent and accessible language support because geographic and logistical barriers are removed while maintaining accountability and engagement through standardized participation.
- Skills-Based Volunteer Matching for Economic and Social Developmentmethodology: skills_based_volunteeringBy connecting skilled volunteers, especially retirees, with Israeli organizations and individuals based on professional background and experience, we improve economic mobility and social outcomes because targeted expertise increases the effectiveness of support and fosters meaningful intergenerational engagement.