named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Neshei Programs
Women's initiatives offering social events, community building, and meal support for new mothers to foster camaraderie among members' wives
Shabbos Kollel
Weekly Shabbat learning program where 30-40 avreichim study together in shul from Friday afternoon through Saturday night, supported by stipends for participants
Shiurim
Regular Torah lectures in English offered by Rabbi Weiner and other scholars, available in person and through online archives
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Structured Jewish Text Study Programs 3 activities
- Expand Torah study through institutionalized kollel developmentExpanded the kollel model from a Purim learning initiative into a summer bein hazmanim program and later institutionalized it as a permanent weekly Shabbos kollel, demonstrating long-term capacity building in religious education.
- Provide regular Torah instruction and spiritual leadershipProvides leadership and guidance to the community through regular shiurim (Torah classes) on various topics, led by the Rav of Khal Zichron Nosson Tzvi since 2012. Maintains an archive of recorded Torah lectures given in the synagogue or by Rabbi Weiner for broader access.
- Run a weekly Shabbos kollel programOperates a Shabbos kollel where participants engage in group Torah study for at least two hours and fifteen minutes from erev Shabbos through Motzei Shabbos. The program evolved from a 2013 Purim initiative with stipends into a formalized weekly institution.
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Jewish Women's Spiritual & Social Circles 1 activity
- Host women's social and enrichment programsOrganizes social programs and events for women in the synagogue and broader community, featuring activities such as comedy nights, baking classes, and guest speakers, with refreshments prepared by ZNT members provided at all events.
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Jewish Worship and Study Center 1 activity
- Operate synagogue services and community programmingOperates a full-fledged synagogue that is filled to capacity every Shabbos, serving as the center of religious and communal life for the English-speaking population in Ramat Eshkol, Jerusalem. The synagogue hosts regular services and functions as a hub for community engagement.
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Perinatal Support Services 1 activity
- Provide meal delivery for new parentsOffers meal delivery service to members who have recently had a baby, supporting families during times of celebration and need.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$169K
Contributions & grants$169K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$95K
Program expenses96%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$89K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$270K
Cash$245K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$270K
Liquid reserves30.9 mo
2 years on record · 2024–2025 · YoY revenue -26.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 1
- SIDNEY STERN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 3
Who they work with
- Khal Zichron Nosson Tzvi Partner — Rabbi Weiner serves as Rav of the congregation, indicating a central leadership role within the organization.
- Rabbi Weiner Government — Provides religious leadership and oversight for the Shabbos kollel.
- Rabbi Weiner Partner — Rabbi Weiner delivers shiurim associated with ZNT.
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.
- Community-Building Through Torah Studymethodology: community-building-through-TorahBy transforming the synagogue into a center of Torah study alongside prayer, the organization strengthens communal bonds, because shared religious learning fosters deeper interpersonal connections and collective identity.
- Incentivized Participation in Religious Learningmethodology: incentivized_learningBy offering stipends, the organization increases participation in structured Torah study during holidays and Shabbos, because financial incentives lower barriers to engagement and signal the value placed on religious education.