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AMERICAN FRIENDS OF RABBI MEIR SCHUSTERS HERITAGE HOUSE INC
New York, NY · EIN 452688006 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B90 · Education · Small ($100K-$1M) · heritage.org.il
revenue
$295K
expenses
$340K
net assets
$-25K
employees
0
volunteers
20
program ratio
72%
mission · from form 990

To support outreach activities of Rabbi Meir Schusters Heritage House promoting awareness of Judaism.

profile · synthesized from sources

Supports the outreach activities of Rabbi Meir Schuster's Heritage House in Jerusalem, focusing on introducing unaffiliated Jews to Judaism through Shabbat meals, educational programs, and cultural immersion. The organization promotes Jewish awareness and heritage, primarily by facilitating transformative experiences at the Western Wall and through affiliated centers in Israel. It operates as a U.S.-based nonprofit supporting programs in Israel.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $32K
    Support of 83-1635608 ner L'horeinu inc.
  2. #2 $6K
    The New Seminary - 1492 E 12 St Brooklyn, NY 1123
named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Heritage House
Jewish youth hostel in Jerusalem’s Old City providing accommodations and introductory Judaism classes, Shabbat, and holiday programs for visiting Jewish youth and young adults.
Shabbat Hospitality at the Kotel
Longstanding initiative where Rabbi Schuster and volunteers connect with visitors at the Western Wall and arrange Shabbat meals and learning opportunities in Jerusalem homes.
Shorashim Heritage Centers
Network of educational centers in Herzliya, Haifa, Modiin, and Pardes Chana offering secular Israeli youth a warm, non-judgmental environment to explore Jewish heritage and spirituality.
Way More Israel Program
Immersion program combining professional internships, volunteering, Hebrew language study (Ulpan), and touring to deepen participants’ connection to Israeli culture and personal growth.
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Jewish Religious Institution Support 1 activity
    • Funding partner organizations that support Jewish education and community services
      Awards grants to organizations such as Ner L'horeinu Inc., The New Seminary in Brooklyn, NY, and Matan Beseter Bambi to support their religious, educational, and communal activities.
  • Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 1 activity
    • Operating Heritage House youth hostel and Shabbat/holiday hospitality programs in Jerusalem
      Provides lodging, free Shabbat and holiday meals, and group Shabbat programs for tens of thousands of visitors at the Heritage House youth hostel in Jerusalem's Old City. Organizes weekly Shabbat dinners by connecting visitors with local host families and escorting groups from the Western Wall to homes throughout the city.
  • Israel and Jewish Heritage Educational Travel 1 activity
    • Operating volunteer and internship programs in Israel for young Jewish adults
      Runs the Way More Israel Volunteer Program and an 8-day volunteer program for international students and young professionals, including professional internships, volunteering opportunities, Hebrew language instruction, and cultural touring in Israel.
  • Jewish Religious Education and Outreach 1 activity
    • Running educational and cultural programs for young Jewish adults in Jerusalem
      Offers introduction to Judaism classes, challah baking events (including for Birthright participants), and programs marking the conclusion of Shabbat. These activities are hosted weekly at the Heritage House and serve international students, young professionals, and young secular Israelis.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$295K
Contributions & grants$295K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$340K
Program expenses72%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising14%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$36K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$8K
Cash$8K
Investments$0
Liabilities$33K
Net assets$-25K
Liquid reserves0.3 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -20.1%
relationships · 5

Who they work with

  • Birthright Partner — Collaborates with Birthright to host challah baking events for participants.
  • Matan Beseter Bambi Partner — Receives support from the organization.
  • Ner L'horeinu Inc. Partner — Receives financial support from the organization.
  • Shorashim Heritage Centers Partner — Program founded by Rabbi Meir Schuster to provide Jewish education to young secular Israelis.
  • The New Seminary Partner — Receives financial support from the organization.
strategies · 2

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.

  • Adaptive Community Engagement
    methodology: adaptive_outreach
    By shifting outreach strategies and programming focus in response to changing demographics—such as from international travelers to local Israeli youth—the organization sustains engagement because culturally relevant, locally tailored programs increase accessibility and resonance among unaffiliated or secular Jewish populations.
  • Immersive Cultural-Spiritual Experience
    methodology: immersive cultural-spiritual experience
    By engaging participants in immersive Shabbat and heritage experiences in Jerusalem, particularly within the Old City, the organization fosters deep spiritual connection and strengthens Jewish identity because shared ritual and place-based learning create meaningful, experiential engagement.