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YAGDIL TORAH INC
BROOKLYN, NY · EIN 208932458 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE X30 · Religion-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · yagdiltorah.org
revenue
$415K
expenses
$374K
net assets
$90K
employees
3
program ratio
97%
mission · from form 990

WEEKLY AND SEASONAL CLASSES BY LOCAL AND UEST LECTURERS AND OTHER PROGRAMS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Yagdil Torah is a Crown Heights-based nonprofit dedicated to promoting and facilitating Torah study among Jewish men and boys. It operates communal learning centers, organizes weekly classes in both Jewish law and Hasidic philosophy, and produces educational publications. Founded in memory of the director's son, the organization aims to make Torah learning accessible and sustainable through structured programs and supportive environments.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Chavrusa For You
Program that pairs individuals for partnered Torah study (chavrusa), facilitating connections to support consistent learning.
Heichal Halimud
Communal learning centers offering a quiet, well-resourced environment for Torah study, open daily from early morning to late night, with libraries, refreshments, and digital research tools.
Kollel Programs
Supports midday and evening Torah study groups (kollel) for adults, including an English-language program for senior men.
Toras Chaim Program
Structured learning initiative enabling participants to cover significant ground in Talmud study, culminating in siyumim (completions) of tractates.
Weekly Publications
Produces and distributes over 100 publications annually, including study guides, compilations of Mishnayos, and Torah insights in multiple languages, often tied to Jewish holidays and memorial dates.
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Structured Jewish Text Study Programs 2 activities
    • Chavrusa and Commemorative Learning Programs
      Facilitates Torah study partnerships through the “Chavrusa For You” program and sponsors learning sessions in honor of special occasions or loved ones, culminating in events such as siyumim for completed Talmudic tractates.
    • Weekly Torah Classes and Shiurim
      Hosts weekly in-person and online Torah classes (shiurim) on various topics, including Halacha and Chassidus, led by expert instructors such as Rabbi Levine and Rabbi Paltiel at locations like Empire Shteibel and JCM, with recorded lectures available in English and Yiddish.
  • Jewish Textual and Educational Publishing 2 activities
    • Online Torah Learning and Digital Access
      Maintains and provides access to recorded Torah lectures and online resources at physical locations and through digital platforms, enabling remote learning and adapted programming during the pandemic.
    • Torah Publications and Educational Resources
      Produces and distributes multilingual Torah publications, study booklets, and learning guides—including materials for Chof Av, Yud Gimmel Iyar, and Chalukas Hashas—reaching over 5,000 people annually and printing more than one hundred distinct titles.
  • Jewish Worship and Study Center 1 activity
    • Torah Learning Centers Operation
      Operates multiple Torah learning centers in Crown Heights, including Heichal Halimmud Tiferes Yitzchak and Heichal Halimmud Beis Michoel, offering near 20-hour daily access, dedicated study halls, refreshments, and physical seforim libraries to support drop-in and regular study sessions for men and boys.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$415K
Contributions & grants$415K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$374K
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$123K
Grants paid out$2K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$91K
Cash$90K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1K
Net assets$90K
Liquid reserves2.9 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +12.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
LEVI BROWD DIRECTOR 40 $74K
relationships · 18

Who they work with

  • Due Magazine Partner — Featured in Due Magazine.
  • Empire Shteibel Partner — Hosts Rabbi Levine's weekly Halacha shiur at Empire Shteibel.
  • Global Dispatch Partner — Featured in Global Dispatch.
  • Huffington Post Partner — Featured in Huffington Post.
  • Inc Magazine Partner — Featured in Inc Magazine.
  • JCM Partner — Hosts Rabbi Paltiel's weekly Chassidus shiur at the JCM.
  • Rabbi Yoseph Jacobson Partner — Dean at TheYeshivah.net and supporter of Yagdil Torah's mission to promote daily Torah study.
  • Rabbi Yoseph Jacobson Partner — Endorsed Yagdil Torah's mission and impact on community learning.
  • Rabbi Yoseph Jacobson Partner — Rabbi Yoseph Jacobson delivers weekly Shabbos morning shiurim and is a featured speaker for Yagdil Torah.
  • Rabbi Yoseph Paltiel Partner — Mashpia at United Lubavitcher Yeshivah, Chovevei Torah, who endorses Yagdil Torah's approach to inspiring Torah learning.
  • Rabbi Yoseph Paltiel Partner — Rabbi Yoseph Paltiel is a featured speaker and supporter of Yagdil Torah initiatives.
  • Rabbi Yoseph Paltiel Partner — Recognized Yagdil Torah's approach to inspiring through visibility of learning.
  • Rabbi Yossi Pels Partner — Co-Director of Chayeinu Publications and supporter of Yagdil Torah's community impact.
  • Rabbi Yossi Pels Partner — Expressed gratitude for Yagdil Torah's vital role in sustaining the community.
  • Rabbi Yossi Pels Partner — Rabbi Yossi Pels endorses Yagdil Torah and its impact on the community.
  • Start Up Grind Partner — Featured in Start Up Grind.
  • WP Journals Partner — Featured in WP Journals.
  • Young Startups Partner — Featured in Young Startups.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

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