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MENTORAH
SOUTH FALLSBURG, NY · EIN 820759922 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE X30 · Religion-Related · Micro (<$100K) · mentorahusa.com
revenue
$77K
expenses
$104K
net assets
$90K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

THE PRIMARY PURPOSE AND MISSION OF THE TRUST IS TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS AT NUMEROUS LOCATIONS TO ALLOW YOUNG MEN WHO HAVE ENTERED THE WORKFORCE TO CONTINUE THEIR RELIGIOUS JEWISH STUDIES

profile · synthesized from sources

MENTORAH is a Jewish educational organization that supports Orthodox college students and young professionals in maintaining religious study and spiritual growth amid secular environments. Through one-on-one mentorship and structured Torah learning, it helps individuals continue their religious development after leaving yeshiva. The program is led by Rabbi Meir Simcha Kalatsky and operates primarily in New York City.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Mentorah Learning Program
One-on-one Torah study and mentorship for Orthodox Jewish college students and young professionals, focusing on Gemara, Halacha, and Mussar
Yad Avraham Institute Learning
Weekly Torah learning sessions for young professionals held at the Yad Avraham Institute in Midtown Manhattan
activities · 1 group

What they do

  • Structured Jewish Text Study Programs 2 activities
    • Mentorship and Torah study programs for Orthodox Jewish students and young professionals
      Provides one-on-one mentorship and structured Torah learning to Orthodox Jewish college students and young professionals in New York City, supporting religious engagement amid academic and career demands. Programs operate at multiple universities including NYU, Baruch, Cooper Union, Queens College, and Columbia University.
    • Torah instruction in classical Jewish texts
      Conducts regular Torah classes and one-on-one study sessions covering Chumash, Gemara, Halacha, and classical Mussar literature, designed to engage participants from diverse backgrounds through intellectually stimulating content.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$77K
Contributions & grants$77K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$104K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$96K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$90K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$90K
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +1.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
RABBI MEIR S KALATSKY PRESIDENT 40 $96K
board members · 1
  • AARON AMBALU — TRUSTEE
relationships · 3

Who they work with

  • MENTORAH Partner — Organization providing mentorship and community for Orthodox Jewish students.
  • Yad Avraham Partner — Hosts Mentorah learning sessions at its Beis Midrash in Midtown Manhattan.
  • Yad Avraham institute Partner — Location where Rabbi Kalatsky conducted chavrusa learning with young professionals and identified the need for expanded mentorship.
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

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  • Chavrusa-Based Peer Learning
    methodology: chavrusa-based mentorship
    By using chavrusa (paired learning), we enhance Torah study and spiritual continuity because peer-to-peer engagement promotes accountability, critical thinking, and relational investment in learning.
  • Mentorship-Integrated Torah Learning
    methodology: mentorship_integrated_learning
    By integrating personal mentorship with Torah study, we deepen spiritual and personal growth because relational support fosters sustained engagement and resilience during transitional life stages such as college.