named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Chessed/Care
Provides personal support including chicken soup deliveries ("Bowl for Your Soul"), a rabbinic discretionary fund for financial assistance, and pastoral care for those in need.
Holiday Celebrations
Hosts meaningful High Holy Day prayers, Hanukkah street celebrations, and Passover Seders with neighbors, featuring original Haggadot and inclusive, joyful gatherings.
Shabbat Prayers and Torah Study
Weekly Friday night and Saturday morning services including Kabbalat Shabbat, Shabbat morning davening, Torah learning, and Havdalah, with a mechitza and emphasis on spiritual intention and community participation.
Women's Tefillah
Hosts monthly women-led prayer gatherings as part of its commitment to inclusive and participatory spiritual life.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 3 activities
- Community-Building Events and Holiday CelebrationsOrganizes holiday observances including High Holy Days, Hanukkah, Passover Seders with an original Haggadah, Shavuot bake-offs, rooftop gatherings, Pot Luck Learning, and caroling events in Washington Heights.
- Sponsorship Programs for Communal MealsOffers sponsorship opportunities for Kiddush and Seudah Shlishit meals at multiple contribution levels, including Shabbat Joy ($125), Shabbat Delight ($200), and Shabbat Celebration ($300+), allowing community members to mark life events.
- Weekly Shabbat Services and Learning ProgramsHosts regular Shabbat services including davening, Torah study, Kiddush, Mincha, Seudat Shlishit, and musical Havdala, with weekly afternoon discussions on the Torah portion and Torah learning led by spiritual leaders Reb Tanya and Hart.
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Community Safety and Conduct Enforcement 1 activity
- Community Space and Organizational InfrastructureMaintains a community space at the Shteible on 187th and Ft. Washington, established in 2016, and upholds community expectations around safety and inclusion, including a no-tolerance policy for sexual misconduct with a formal reporting mechanism.
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Intercessory Prayer Services 1 activity
- Israel Support and Advocacy through PrayerExpresses ongoing support for Israel through regular recitations of Psalms during Shabbat services and via a coordinated WhatsApp group, reflecting a spiritual advocacy approach.
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Jewish Women's Spiritual & Social Circles 1 activity
- Monthly and Rotating Spiritual GatheringsHosts monthly Shabbat meals, Women’s Tefillah, and a rotating Torah-sharing circle where community members present teachings on topics of their choice.
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Jewish Leadership Development 1 activity
- Pastoral and Spiritual Leadership DevelopmentProvides pastoral care, mentors emerging spiritual leaders, and supports leadership through the installation of Rabbanit Tanya Farber as Co-Spiritual Leader, including the publication of a commemorative booklet of teachings.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Personal Support and Crisis AssistanceProvides discreet financial aid through a rabbinic discretionary fund and delivers handmade chicken or vegan soup to community members who are unwell or in hardship.
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Structured Jewish Text Study Programs 1 activity
- Religious Education and Torah InstructionOffers weekly Talmud classes for advanced beginners and intermediate students, weekly Torah commentaries, and ongoing Torah and Gemara instruction led by Rabbanit Tanya Farber.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$137K
Contributions & grants$137K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$128K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$57K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$57K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -19.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 2
- Elan Kugelmass — Board member
- Hart Levine — Board member, Spiritual Leader
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- 24/6: A Jewish Theater company Partner — Yoni Oppenheim serves as artistic director of 24/6: A Jewish Theater company and is a member of the Beis Community leadership board.
- Congregation Beit Simchat Torah Partner — Miriam Kersey Paisner works at Congregation Beit Simchat Torah and serves on the Beis Community board.
- Hart Partner — Community leader who co-leads weekly Torah discussions and serves as contact for Torah-related inquiries.
- Hart Partner — Point of contact for individuals requesting support from the discretionary fund.
- Hart Partner — Point of contact for support with Kiddush or Seudah Shlishit sponsorships.
- Hart Partner — Spiritual leader who leads Torah learning and musical Havdala.
- Hazon Partner — Supported the Beis Community through the Hakhel Fellowship for Intentional Jewish Communities.
- Israel’s Ministry of Diaspora Affairs Network — Has replicated the Beis Community model.
- JOFA Devorah Scholars Program Partner — Supported the launch of Reb Tanya Farber's role as co-spiritual leader.
- OneTable Partner — Provided support when it was known as Start Up Shabbat.
- Orthodox Union Funder — Provided seed funding for the first three years.
- Reb Tanya Partner — Point of contact for individuals requesting support from the discretionary fund.
- Reb Tanya Partner — Rabbinic leader who teaches weekly Talmud class and co-leads weekly Torah discussions.
- Reb Tanya Partner — Spiritual leader who co-leads Torah learning and is available for community questions.
- UJA Funder — Provided early support to the Beis Community.
- UJA Federation of NY Partner — Partnered with BEIS COMMUNITY INC for the Seders with Neighbors event.
- Yael Brodsky Levine Partner — Collaborated on the creation of a booklet of Torah and blessings for the installation of Rabbanit Tanya Farber.
- Yeshivat Chovevei Torah Partner — Rabbinical student Marko Gasparovic is affiliated with Yeshivat Chovevei Torah and contributes to the Beis Community.
- Yeshivat Maharat Partner — Rabbanit Tanya Farber is on the faculty of Yeshivat Maharat and brings her teaching and spiritual advising experience to the Beis Community.
- Yoni Oppenheim Partner — Collaborated on the creation of a booklet of Torah and blessings for the installation of Rabbanit Tanya Farber.
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 Care Practicemethodology: care_through_communityBy delivering meals and discreet financial aid as expressions of communal care, the organization strengthens dignity and emotional well-being during hardship because tangible support rooted in respect and confidentiality reinforces belonging and trust.
- Grassroots, Participatory Community Leadershipmethodology: grassroots_community_organizingBy distributing leadership and decision-making across community members rather than relying on centralized authority, the organization deepens ownership and engagement because shared responsibility fosters commitment and resilience in spiritual life.
- Inclusive Orthodox Community with Radical Welcomemethodology: inclusive_orthodox_communityBy integrating traditional Jewish practice with radical welcome and inclusive structures, the organization fosters engagement and belonging, particularly for those who feel marginalized from conventional Orthodoxy, because inclusivity within halachic frameworks strengthens participation and spiritual connection.