named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Bi-annual Siyum
Community-wide celebration marking completion of six-month learning cycles, honoring participants' Torah achievements.
Semichas Chaver Program
Weekly interactive halacha l’maysa learning program with multimedia presentations, focused on practical Jewish law and ethical meaning, culminating in bi-annual exams and a certificate of achievement.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Jewish Advanced Torah Education 1 activity
- Biannual Exams and Recognition ProgramAdministers comprehensive exams every six months and hosts community-wide siyumim (celebratory events) for participants; awards a "Semichas Chaver" certificate signed by prominent rabbinic authorities to those who pass.
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Structured Jewish Text Study Programs 1 activity
- Global Halacha L'Maysa Learning ProgramOperates a worldwide halacha l'maysa (practical Jewish law) learning program in partnership with the Orthodox Union, offering structured Torah study with a focus on real-world application.
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Regional Chapter Network Support 1 activity
- International Network of Program LocationsOperates a geographically distributed network of learning sites across multiple countries including the United States, Canada, Israel, Australia, South Africa, South America, Europe, and Russia, serving local Jewish communities.
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Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
- Site Locator ToolProvides a map-based digital tool to help users locate nearby Semichas Chaver Program sites, supporting access to local learning opportunities.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$462K
Contributions & grants$462K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$308K
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead24%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$689K
Cash$689K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$689K
Liquid reserves26.9 mo
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue +20.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 3
- JON STEFANSKY — VICE CEO
- RABBI ELYADA GOLDWICHT — CEO/ PRESIDENT
- STEVEN ADELSBERG — CHAIRMAN
relationships · 58
Who they work with
- Adas Israel Synagogue Partner — Hosts a Semichat Chaver Program location in Hamilton, Ontario
- Ahavas Torah Center Partner — Hosts Semichat Chaver Program location in Henderson, NV
- Aish of the Rockies Partner — Hosts Semichat Chaver Program location in Greenwood Village, CO
- Antwerp Partner — Partner organization operating under the Semichat Chaver Program in Antwerp, Belgium.
- Atria Building Partner — Host site for Semichat Chaver Program services.
- Atria Building Partner — Hosts Semichat Chaver Program location in Fresh Meadows, NY
- Bais Chaim Dovid Partner — Hosts Semichat Chaver Program location in Lincolnwood, IL
- Bais Medrash Ohel Moshe Partner — Hosts a Semichat Chaver Program location in Toronto, Ontario
- Bais Yisroel Partner — Hosts Semichat Chaver Program location in Minneapolis, MN
- Beis Meir Yehuda Partner — Hosts Semichat Chaver Program location in Southfield, MI
- Beit Chatam Partner — Hosts Semichat Chaver Program location in Rehovot
- Beit Chatam Partner — SEMICHAT CHAVER PROGRAM operates a location at Beit Chatam in Rehovot.
- Beth Abraham Partner — Host site for Semichat Chaver Program services.
- Beth Abraham Partner — Hosts Semichat Chaver Program location in Bergenfield, NJ
- Beth Avraham Yoseph of Toronto Partner — Hosts a Semichat Chaver Program location in Vaughan, Ontario
- Beth Israel Synagogue Partner — Hosts a Semichat Chaver Program location in Edmonton, Alberta
- Beth Jacob Synagogue Partner — Hosts Semichat Chaver Program location in Columbus, OH
- Borehamwood Kollel Partner — Partner organization operating under the Semichat Chaver Program in Borehamwood, United Kingdom.
- Carmei Zion Shul Partner — Host site for Semichat Chaver Program services in Kiryat Gat
- Central Synagogue Partner — Hosts Semichat Chaver Program location
- Clanton Park Synagogue Partner — Hosts a Semichat Chaver Program location in North York, Ontario
- Congregation Beit Tikvah of Ottawa Partner — Hosts a Semichat Chaver Program location in Ottawa, Ontario
- Congregation Machzikei Hadas Partner — Hosts a Semichat Chaver Program location in Ottawa, Ontario
- Cross River Bank Partner — Host site for Semichat Chaver Program services.
- Dimona Partner — Location for Semichat Chaver Program services in Dimona
- East Side Minyan Partner — Host site for Semichat Chaver Program services.
- Hafazat HaTora Partner — Partner organization operating under the Semichat Chaver Program in Vienna, Austria.
- Heichal Avraham Partner — Host site for Semichat Chaver Program services in Ramat Beit Shemesh
- Hekhal Haness Partner — Partner organization operating under the Semichat Chaver Program in Geneva, Switzerland.
- House Bgeno Partner — Host site for Semichat Chaver Program services in Bnei Brak
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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.
- Interactive Chabura Learning Modelmethodology: interactive_chaburaBy using a fast-paced, interactive chabura format, the program increases engagement and retention in halacha learning because active participation and peer discussion deepen understanding and make study more dynamic.
- Mesorah-Based Transmission Modelmethodology: mesorah-based_learningBy connecting daily-life halachic questions to textual sources across generations, the program strengthens learning and identity because anchoring practice in a continuous chain of tradition reinforces authority, relevance, and personal connection to Jewish law.