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LMAHN ACHAI INC

BROOKLYN, NY · EIN 201740782 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE X30 · Religion-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · lemaanachai.com
revenue
$519K
expenses
$680K
net assets
$0
employees
0
volunteers
3
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

TO SUPPORT EDUCATION

profile · synthesized from sources

Religious congregation serving the Bukharian Jewish community in Brooklyn, New York. Provides spiritual services, Torah education, and communal programming for individuals, families, and youth. Founded in 1984, it operates as a Sephardic synagogue with daily prayers, regular classes, and lifecycle events.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Avot Ubanim
Program for fathers and sons to learn Torah together, fostering family bonding through religious study
Chanukah Party
Annual celebration for children featuring Torah-themed performances and community activities
Kiddush
Shabbat morning meal following services, including a dedicated youth minyan and kiddush for participants
Oneg Shabbat
Weekly Friday night gathering with refreshments, zemirot, and inspirational Torah talks for men, women, and children
Purim Kolel
Annual event featuring learning sessions with avrechim and bachurim from various yeshivot during Purim
Shiurim/Classes
Regular Torah classes including Gemara shiurim and halacha lectures on Shabbat afternoons from Shulchan Aruch
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 3 activities
    • Conducts regular prayer services
      Offers daily prayer services including Shacharit, Mincha, and Arvit, with multiple minyanim on Sundays and evenings, as well as weekly and holiday-specific prayer gatherings for the community.
    • Hosts Shabbat observance programs
      Organizes weekly Shabbat experiences including Oneg Shabbat gatherings, Kiddush meals, Seuda Shlishit meals, and Shabbaton events, with dedicated programming for winter months and youth.
    • Hosts holiday and special celebrations
      Organizes annual and recurring events including Chanukah and Sukkot celebrations, Purim Kolel gatherings, Hilula and Lag Ba'Omer events, Siyum Masechet completions, and an annual dinner, serving as focal points for communal engagement.
  • Intergenerational Connection Programs 1 activity
    • Organizes intergenerational and family programs
      Runs the Avot Ubanim program that brings fathers and sons together for joint learning and bonding, and hosts related events to strengthen family ties within the community.
  • Structured Jewish Text Study Programs 1 activity
    • Provides Torah education programs
      Offers Torah classes (Shiurim) for adults and children, including a nightly Gemara Shiur with nearly 20 participants and a weekly Shabbat afternoon class on practical Shabbat laws based on Shulchan Aruch and Mishna Brurah, led by the congregation's Rabbi.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$519K
Contributions & grants$519K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$680K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$589K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$0
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$0
4 years on record · 2019–2022 · YoY revenue +34.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

Who runs it

board members · 1
  • GAD SHALIF — DIRECTOR
relationships · 4

Who they work with

  • Bucharian Sephardic Congregation Network — Identifies as part of the Bucharian Sephardic Congregation.
  • Bucharian Sephardic Congregation Network — LMAHN ACHAI INC operates as the Bucharian Sephardic Congregation
  • Kahal Lemaan Achai Network — Bucharian Sephardic Congregation associated with LMAHN ACHAI INC.
  • Kolel Torah Vadaat Partner — Rabbi Haimof is a full-time learner at Kolel Torah Vadaat, indicating an institutional affiliation.
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.

  • Communal Worship as a Vehicle for Spiritual and Social Engagement
    methodology: spiritual-leadership
    By offering high-quality prayer services led by skilled spiritual leaders, the organization enhances individual and collective engagement, because accessible and meaningful worship fosters both spiritual fulfillment and social cohesion.
  • Cultural and Religious Tradition as a Foundation for Community Identity
    methodology: cultural_and_religious_tradition
    By organizing programming rooted in Bucharian Sephardic traditions, the organization strengthens community identity and belonging, because cultural continuity through shared rituals reinforces collective memory and intergenerational resilience.
  • Intergenerational Programming to Strengthen Congregational Bonds
    methodology: intergenerational-engagement
    By designing programs that involve multiple generations, the organization deepens community connections, because shared experiences across age groups reinforce cultural continuity and collective identity within the congregation.
  • Relatable Spiritual Leadership to Engage Younger Generations
    methodology: relatable spiritual leadership
    By offering accessible and relatable spiritual leadership, the organization increases engagement among younger members, because leadership that addresses both spiritual and social needs fosters personal relevance and long-term commitment.
  • Religious Education as Spiritual and Communal Engagement
    methodology: community-based-education
    By providing multi-level Torah education and regular religious classes led by the Rabbi, the organization fosters sustained spiritual development and communal cohesion, because structured, accessible learning rooted in tradition enables lifelong engagement across generations.