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CONGREGATION MAGEN DAVID OF MANHATTAN
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 050618564 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE X30 · Religion-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · magendavidny.org
revenue
$700K
expenses
$751K
net assets
$1K
employees
1
program ratio
98%
mission · from form 990

We are a grass roots volunteer based Sephardic Synagogue founded by a group of dedicated Jewish Professionals who are devoted to maintaining ties to their history and tradition while developing leadership and growth.

profile · synthesized from sources

Congregation Magen David of Manhattan is a Sephardic synagogue located in downtown Manhattan, serving a diverse Jewish community with daily prayer services, Torah study, and communal events. It emphasizes inclusivity, scholarship, and traditional Torah observance while engaging young professionals and students. The congregation also hosts lifecycle events and cultural programming, fostering Jewish life in the classical Sephardic tradition.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Daily Services and Torah Classes
Regular prayer services and educational sessions in the classical Sephardic tradition for members of all ages
Event Space Rental
Hosting of lifecycle events including weddings, brit milah, bar/bat mitzvahs, and Shabbat celebrations in a dedicated Manhattan venue
Young Professional Dinners and Singles Events
Social and spiritual gatherings aimed at engaging young Jewish adults and professionals in Manhattan
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Jewish Worship and Study Center 2 activities
    • Daily religious and educational programming
      Provides daily religious services, Torah classes, and ongoing religious and ethical education for members of all ages, fostering engagement in Jewish communal life in the classical Sephardic tradition.
    • Rabbinical leadership and institutional advancement
      Provides rabbinical leadership under a rabbi who relocated to New York in December 2024 to lead Congregation Magen David and advance its mission, including serving as Based-in Rabbi in Lower Manhattan.
  • Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 1 activity
    • Community building and social events
      Hosts social events such as dinners for young professionals and singles, and maintains a warm, inviting atmosphere that attracts a diverse global Jewish population for prayer and community engagement.
  • Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
    • Event space hosting and support services
      Makes its Manhattan West Village event space available for public rental and hosts weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, and corporate events, offering full support services including catering, music, florals, photography, and decor.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Religious and cultural publication initiative
      Founded Yafe Beito to publish the collected works of Hakham Dr. José Faur in collaboration with Koren Publishers, contributing to the preservation and dissemination of Sephardic scholarship.
    • Sanctuary art installation
      Unveiled the Irene Mamiye Windows, a permanent digital art installation in the sanctuary depicting the Twelve Tribes, enhancing the spiritual and cultural experience of the congregation.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$700K
Contributions & grants$700K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$751K
Program expenses98%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$274K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$11K
Cash$11K
Investments$0
Liabilities$10K
Net assets$1K
Liquid reserves0.2 mo
3 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue -9.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 7
  • Albert Dweck — Director
  • Anne Ebani — Director
  • Elliot Haim — Board Chair
  • Jessica Tebele — Director
  • Michelle Ishay-Cohen — Director
  • Sari Ancona — Director/Secretary
  • Sonny Gindi — Trustee
relationships · 2

Who they work with

  • Irene Mamiye Partner — Artist whose work was commissioned for the sanctuary windows.
  • Koren Publishers Partner — Collaborates with Rabbi Joey Faur to publish the collected works of Hakham Dr. José Faur through Yafe Beito.
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

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  • Art and Tradition Integration
    methodology: art_and_tradition_integration
    By integrating digital art with sacred text and tradition, we enhance spiritual experience, because visual innovation deepens connection to ritual spaces.
  • Gender-Inclusive Participation
    methodology: gender_inclusive_participation
    By expanding women's roles in leadership and education, we strengthen communal life, because inclusive participation enhances spiritual and organizational vitality.
  • Inclusive Community Building
    methodology: inclusive_community_building
    By welcoming Jews of all backgrounds into religious and communal life, we foster unity and sustained engagement, because belonging drives participation and strengthens collective identity.
  • Integration of Tradition and Innovation
    methodology: tradition_and_innovation
    By combining rabbinic tradition with modern technology and professional culture, we make Jewish practice accessible and inspiring to younger generations, because relevance sustains engagement in urban contexts.