named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Aderaba
Shabbos positivity program providing interactive family newsletters, table reminders, and raffles to promote positive communication at home
Hour of Caring
Initiative encouraging participants to observe one hour daily free of negative speech, supported by daily inspirational videos and Q&A content
School Programs
Curriculum suite including Shipur B'dibbur, Konei Olam, Yesodei Haloshon, Shomrei Haloshon, Moshlei Haloshon, Tiki, Kamocha, and ICare for teaching kindness, empathy, and proper speech in Jewish schools
Shmiras Haloshon Yomi
Daily 1-5 minute learning program on guarding speech, offered through email or mail, aimed at improving personal and family relationships
Upward (formerly Tiferes)
Women's inspiration program offering monthly 40-minute videos, teleconferences with renowned speakers, and local group gatherings focused on personal growth, parenting, and relationships
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Structured Jewish Text Study Programs 1 activity
- Daily Shmiras Haloshon Learning ProgramProvides daily learning materials, text messages, and video content on Shmiras Haloshon, including practical Q&A scenarios and inspirational messages, which participants report as improving personal, marital, and family relationships. The program includes a daily "Hour of Caring" commitment to refrain from forbidden speech.
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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs 1 activity
- Extracurricular Youth Programs in Partner SchoolsImplements the Mishmeres and B’Drachav E”Y programs, reaching 15,500 and 14,000 students respectively across over 200 schools, providing professionally produced, engaging educational content on ethical speech and personal development.
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Jewish Community Media Production 1 activity
- Family and Shabbos Educational InitiativesDistributes the SH Yomi Calendar for daily family lessons, produces an interactive Shabbos newsletter with stories and discussions on ethical speech, and provides free table reminder cards in the U.S. to promote positive speech during Shabbos meals. Includes weekly raffles to sustain engagement.
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Anti-Bullying Education and Prevention Programs 1 activity
- School-Based Social-Emotional and Ethical Speech CurriculaImplements evidence-based programs in schools including Shipur B'Dibbur (puppet-based ethical speech education), Konei Olam (character development), Yesodei Haloshon (Torah-based social skills), Shomrei Haloshon (lifelong speech habits), Moshlei Haloshon (harm of hurtful speech), Tiki (anti-bullying with animated backpack), Kamocha (empathy training), and ICare (bystander intervention), reaching over 31,000 students across 380 schools and 610 classrooms.
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Halachic Guidance and Education Services 1 activity
- Shidduchim Education and Support ProgramsOffers a 40-day program to build confidence in shidduch (matchmaking) calls, distributes a halachic guide on proper conduct during such calls, provides exclusive access to Torah lectures, and has developed a curriculum adopted for educational talks for women.
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Jewish Textual and Educational Publishing 1 activity
- Women's Inspiration and Personal Growth ProgramsProduces monthly 40-minute inspirational videos, hosts live or on-demand teleconferences on personal growth, parenting, and relationships, and maintains an online video library with over 100 Torah-based content pieces updated monthly for members.
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Conflict Mediation & Resolution Services 1 activity
- Workplace and Community Ethical Speech InitiativesOffers programs designed to increase positive communication and energy in office environments and supports community-wide engagement through accessible educational resources that raise awareness of negative speech patterns and their social impact.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Hotline Services for Personal Growth and Speech GuidanceOperates three telephone-based services: the Chazak Inspiration Hotline for personal growth and Torah insights, the Wonder Words Hotline for children using storytelling to teach ethical speech, and the Shaila Hotline connecting callers with rabbis for real-time guidance on speech-related questions.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$5.98M
Contributions & grants$4.46M75%
Program service revenue$685K11%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$841K
expenses
Total expenses$6.59M
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising11%
Salaries & benefits$2.38M
Grants paid out$941K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.98M
Cash$2K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.31M
Net assets$677K
Liquid reserves0.0 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +8.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL ROTHCHILD | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $200K |
board members · 10
- ABRAHAM BIDERMAN — CHAIRMAN
- ARI PARNES — DIRECTOR
- AVRON URISON — DIRECTOR
- DAVID SHWEKEY — SECRETARY
- HARRY SKYDELL — DIRECTOR
- JARON TOBIAS — DIRECTOR
- MOSHE ZAKHEIM — TREASURER
- REYMOND BEYDA — DIRECTOR
- SHLOMO YEHUDAH RECHNITZ — CHAIRMAN
- YITZCHOK MASHITZ — DIRECTOR
relationships · 26
Who they work with
- BY Baltimore Partner — Partner school utilizing Mishmeres educational materials.
- BYHS of Scranton Partner — Partner school using Mishmeres materials described as life-changing.
- Bais Brocha High School Partner — Partner school using the Hizharu curriculum to teach self-awareness and relationship skills.
- Bais Yaakov of Baltimore Partner — Received sponsorship support from multiple donors for educational programs.
- Bais Yaakov of Lakewood Partner — Received sponsorship support from multiple donors for educational programs.
- Bnos Malka Academy Forest Hills Partner — Received sponsorship support from donors for educational programs.
- Cheder Menachem Partner — Received sponsorship from Rabbi and Mrs. Loloyan.
- Darchei Torah Partner — Received sponsorship from Mrs. Toby Feldman.
- Dr. Twerski Partner — Featured expert providing content through monthly teleconferences.
- Joel and Miriam Gold and Family Partner — Dedicated the Clarity Calls program as a merit for shidduchim in their family and in the broader Jewish community.
- Meon Bnos Melech Partner — Partner school where the shidduchim curriculum was implemented and later adapted for women's talks.
- Prospect Park Bnos Leah High School Partner — Received sponsorship from Ms. Kiki Ehrenpreis.
- Rabbi Ornstein Partner — Named in connection with school programs, indicating a leadership or collaborative role in program development or delivery.
- Rabbi Y.Y. Jacobson Partner — Featured speaker contributing expert talks through the Upward program.
- S. Steinberg Partner — Participant and advocate who started a Machsom L'Fi group in Monsey, NY, as a zechus for a shidduch.
- Seryl Berman Partner — Featured speaker providing content on parenting and communication skills.
- TAG HS Partner — Partner school that uses Mishmeres materials and praises their professional quality.
- Talmud Torah Zera Yaakov Skvere Partner — Received sponsorship from Stage Presence.
- Tiferes Miriam Partner — Received sponsorship from Mr. and Mrs. Hurewitz in honor of a student.
- Torah Prep Boys School Partner — Received sponsorship from Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Spetner.
- Yeshiva Ketana of Passaic Partner — Received sponsorship from Carolyn and Barry Stein.
- Yeshiva Nesivos HaTorah Partner — Received sponsorship from Mr. Shimi Chomsky.
- Yeshiva Tifereth Jerusalem Partner — Received sponsorship from Mr. Avraham Weissberg.
- Yeshiva of Flatbush Partner — Sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Ira Gluckman in memory of family members.
- Yeshivas Maon HaTorah Partner — Received sponsorship from Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Cohen.
- Yeshivas Mekor Chaim Partner — Received sponsorship from Mr. Paul Pollack.
strategies · 4
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.
- Daily Microlearning and Behavioral Reinforcementmethodology: microlearning_in_halachaBy delivering brief, daily lessons and relatable scenarios via text or other formats, the organization reinforces ethical speech habits through consistent awareness, because frequent, low-burden engagement builds lasting behavioral change.
- Faith-Based Learning for Personal Transformationmethodology: faith-based_learning_for_personal_transformationBy studying the laws of Shmiras Haloshon within a Torah-observant framework, individuals achieve self-awareness and spiritual growth, leading to positive life outcomes (yeshuah), because the teachings are believed to have inherent redemptive and transformative power.
- Halacha-Integrated Character Educationmethodology: halacha_applied_to_social_contextsBy teaching ethical speech and interpersonal conduct through halachic frameworks and real-life applications, children and teens internalize lifelong behavioral norms, because grounding values in Jewish law increases perceived obligation and practical relevance.
- Positive Speech as a Foundation for Interpersonal and Communal Harmonymethodology: positive_speech_cultureBy cultivating habits of ethical speech and refraining from negative talk, individuals improve family peace, workplace positivity, and communal unity, because speech is seen as a root cause of social discord and its correction as a catalyst for spiritual and social redemption.