named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
IRF Membership
Professional association for Orthodox rabbis offering networking, resources, conferences, and a members-only listserve to support spiritual and professional growth.
Kotel Compromise Advocacy
Public advocacy in support of egalitarian prayer access at the Western Wall, including statements and engagement with Israeli government policy.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Israel and Jewish Heritage Educational Travel 1 activity
- Advocates for inclusive Jewish religious practice and public policyIssues public statements and engages in policy advocacy on issues including non-Orthodox prayer rights at the Western Wall, U.S. immigration enforcement, Israeli military draft policies, and government actions affecting Jewish communities. Publicly opposes extreme rhetoric and historical mischaracterizations.
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Jewish Leadership Development 1 activity
- Offers professional membership and rabbinic fellowship programsProvides membership and fellowship opportunities for Orthodox rabbis, clergy, and communal scholars who meet religious and denominational criteria, including leadership in initiatives such as the Rikmah program and collaborations with Atra and Clal.
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Jewish Religious Education and Outreach 1 activity
- Provides direct religious and pastoral services to Jewish communitiesEstablishes synagogues, delivers Torah teaching, and offers chaplaincy services in healthcare settings including palliative care, critical care, and psychiatric care. Supports community engagement through local institutions such as Gratz College and the Jewish Federation of Miami.
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Structured Jewish Text Study Programs 1 activity
- Provides religious education and spiritual development for Orthodox rabbisOffers Torah study, open discussion, and professional development opportunities to support the spiritual and intellectual growth of Orthodox rabbis. Includes access to educational lectures, conferences, and shared resources.
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Jewish Textual and Educational Publishing 1 activity
- Publishes religious guides and scholarly reflectionsProduces and distributes annual Passover guides and publishes essays on topics such as Religious Zionism to support Jewish observance and intellectual life.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$137K
Contributions & grants$93K68%
Program service revenue$360%
Investment income——
Other revenue$5K
expenses
Total expenses$125K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$28K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$295K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$295K
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue +136.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Herman | Executive Director | 10 | $24K |
relationships · 58
Who they work with
- Atra Partner — IRF leadership participates in professional development fellowships with Atra.
- Bar Ilan University Partner — Institution behind COTAR Online, a repository of halachic articles
- Beit Morasha of Jerusalem Partner — Featured resource provider focused on leadership programs based on Jewish values and ethics
- Boston College Partner — Host of the conference resource "Rav Soloveitchik's 'Confrontation' Forty Years Later"
- Brandeis University Network — Graduated Magna Cum Laude with degrees in Near Eastern and Judaic Studies and Classical Studies Archaeology and Ancient History.
- CLAL– The National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership Partner — Rabbi Klein has taught at and been involved with CLAL– The National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership.
- Chicago Rabbinical Council Partner — Provider of CRC guide to kashering kitchen items, linked as a resource
- Clal Partner — IRF leadership participates in professional development fellowships with Clal.
- Clal Yisrael Partner — Organization serves and references its service to Clal Yisrael, a communal Jewish entity.
- Congregation Netivot Shalom Partner — Rabbanit serves at this congregation in Teaneck, NJ.
- Drisha Institute for Jewish Education Partner — Rabbi Klein has taught at and been involved with the Drisha Institute for Jewish Education.
- Florence Melton Adult Mini-School Partner — Rabbi Klein has taught at and been involved with the Florence Melton Adult Mini-School.
- Gratz College Partner — Collaborates with Rabbi Daniel Levitt to build Jewish connections.
- Greater Miami Jewish Federation Partner — Operates Mishkan Miami as a program of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation.
- Har’el Beit Midrash Partner — Beit midrash preparing communal leaders for change, featured as a resource
- Hebrew College of Boston Partner — Rabbi Klein has taught at and been involved with the Hebrew College of Boston.
- IRF Leadership Partner — Leadership team responsible for guiding the organization and available for consultation and support.
- JLaw.com Partner — Website featuring articles on Jewish Law and secular law, linked as a resource
- Jewish Federations of North America Network — Rabbi Klein is Vice President for the Rabbinic Cabinet of the Jewish Federations of North America.
- Kol Torah Partner — Featured weekly publication from TABC students under Rabbi Chaim Jachter, linked as a resource
- Kosher Innovations Partner — Jewish company marketing Shabbat-friendly products, linked as a resource
- Ma'ale Gilboa Yeshiva Partner — Yeshiva creating broad programs for contemporary students, featured as a resource
- Mechon Mamre Partner — Provider of cut-and-pasteable Tanakh, Mishnah, Bavli, and Mishneh Torah, linked as a resource
- Miami Coalition of Christians and Jews Partner — Rabbi Klein was former Chair of the Interfaith Clergy Dialogue of the Miami Coalition of Christians and Jews.
- Moishe House Partner — Serves as Based-In Rabbanit for Northern New Jersey Moishe House Based-In.
- Natan Sharansky Partner — Supports the Kotel Compromise initiative developed by Natan Sharansky.
- National Association of Chevrei Kadishah Partner — Organization supporting chevros kadisha in upholding kavod hameis, featured as a resource
- National Library of Israel Partner — Host of the "Piyut and Prayer" collection, a resource linked by IRF
- Neshama: Association of Jewish Chaplains Partner — President of this international board certifying Jewish chaplaincy organization.
- Neshama: The Association of Jewish Chaplains Partner — Rabbi Klein is board certified by Neshama and was a former board member; received the Ner Tamid award from the organization.
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strategies · 5
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.
- Bridge-Building Through Torah Study and Acts of Kindnessmethodology: bridge-building through Torah and serviceBy integrating Torah study with practical acts of loving-kindness (Gemilut Chasadim), the organization builds communal and intercommunal connections because shared religious practice combined with service fosters trust, mutual respect, and spiritual engagement across divides.
- Denominational Boundary Maintenance for Professional Cohesionmethodology: denominational_exclusivityBy requiring recognized rabbinic ordination and restricting membership to unaffiliated rabbis, the organization sustains a distinct Orthodox professional identity because clear boundaries preserve theological coherence and trust among members, enabling deeper collaboration.
- Innovative Synagogue Revitalization in Underserved Areasmethodology: maverick model for synagogue revitalizationBy applying non-traditional, adaptive models to establish synagogue communities in underserved areas, the organization revitalizes Jewish life because context-specific, maverick approaches better meet unmet spiritual and communal needs than conventional synagogue structures.
- Professional Certification as Infrastructure for Pastoral Caremethodology: professional-certification-leadershipBy advancing professional standards and certification in Jewish chaplaincy, the organization strengthens community-based pastoral care because formalized training and credentialing improve the quality, consistency, and accessibility of spiritual support in Jewish communities.
- Rabbinic Autonomy and Inclusive Halakhic Discoursemethodology: rabbinic_autonomyBy convening rabbis across denominational and geographic lines while affirming each rabbi's independent halakhic authority, the organization enriches religious discourse and strengthens pluralism in Orthodox Judaism because diverse perspectives and decentralized decision-making lead to more resilient and responsive religious leadership.