named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
In-Person Community Education
Hosts in-person educational series at community centers on health topics requested by the Orthodox Jewish community, designed by physician and trainee volunteers.
JOWMA Israel
Coordinates medical missions and health initiatives in Israel, including partnerships with Birthright and local healthcare providers.
JOWMA Teen and Mental Health Programs
Runs specialized webinars and initiatives focused on adolescent and mental health needs within the Orthodox Jewish community.
Physician Support
Provides career advancement resources, networking events, CME-accredited Grand Rounds, and annual symposiums for Jewish female physicians and trainees.
Virtual Health Education
Offers live webinars, a podcast, YouTube content, and a hotline covering teen health, mental health, pediatrics, and women’s health for the Orthodox Jewish community.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Medical Professional Education & Training 2 activities
- Continuing Medical Education (CME) ProgrammingOffers CME-accredited Grand Rounds webinars in partnership with New York Medical College, covering specialized medical topics such as inflammatory bowel disease and lysosomal storage disorders to support professional development and clinical knowledge among physicians.
- Trainee and Early-Career Physician DevelopmentSupports medical trainees through dedicated events addressing personal and professional challenges, including a session on medical training and fertility considerations from a personal perspective and a coaching event featuring Laura Huberfeld on December 15, 2024.
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Healthcare Professional Recognition Programs 1 activity
- Annual Conference and Awards EventHosts an annual dinner and conference that brings together 300+ physicians, trainees, community leaders, and supporters, featuring educational programming and the presentation of 20 awards recognizing contributions to medicine and community health.
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Disease-Specific Clinical & Patient Education 1 activity
- Community Health Education SeriesOrganizes in-person and virtual health education events for the Orthodox Jewish community, covering topics such as child summer safety, inflammatory bowel disease, lysosomal storage disorders, nutrition, and injury prevention for young athletes. Events include live webinars, workshops, and community socials with health-focused programming.
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Hospital and Medical Center Support 1 activity
- Hospital and Institutional PartnershipsMaintains relationships with major hospitals including NYU Langone, Northwell Health, Staten Island University Hospital, and St. Mary’s General Hospital to support medical education, outreach, and collaboration.
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Israel and Jewish Heritage Educational Travel 1 activity
- International Medical Collaboration InitiativesHosts events that foster collaboration between U.S. and Israeli medical professionals, such as the May 19, 2024 event titled "Joining Forces with Our Israeli Colleagues for the Sake of Medicine," promoting cross-border knowledge exchange in medicine.
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Women's Leadership & Career Advancement Networks 1 activity
- Physician and Trainee Career Support and NetworkingProvides career advancement and educational resources for Jewish female physicians and trainees through CME-accredited Grand Rounds, networking events, Pre-med Committee programming, and annual symposia and dinners. Includes coaching events and personal development opportunities for trainees.
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Mental Health Education and Awareness 1 activity
- Teen and Mental Health ProgramsRuns targeted programs for teens and mental health outreach, engaging hundreds of participants through webinars and partnerships with health leadership to address adolescent well-being.
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Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Virtual and Digital Health OutreachDelivers health education through digital platforms including a podcast, YouTube channel, and hotline, generating over 162,000 podcast plays, 55,000 YouTube views, and 36,000 hotline calls to address community health concerns.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$776K
Contributions & grants$601K77%
Program service revenue$123K16%
Investment income$1K0%
Other revenue$51K
expenses
Total expenses$466K
Program expenses72%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising9%
Salaries & benefits$226K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$800K
Cash$800K
Investments$0
Liabilities$4K
Net assets$795K
Liquid reserves20.6 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -22.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| Sheindel Ifrah Goldfeiz DO | COO-CFO | 25 | $21K |
board members · 2
- Mira Hellman-Ostrov MD FACOG — Director
- Miriam A Knoll MD — CEO
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- Chabad Sutton Partner — Co-hosted an event on sourdough and gut health with JOWMA.
- Draw Medicine Partner — Collaborates with JOWMA on joint events.
- Holy Name Medical Center Partner — Co-sponsored CPR training event with JOWMA at One500 in Teaneck.
- Israeli medical colleagues Partner — Collaborates with Israeli medical professionals for the advancement of medicine.
- JCC of Marine Park Partner — Co-hosted a Pre-Shavuos ladies social event at its facility.
- Ma’ayanot Partner — Partners with JOWMA to host events inspiring students and discussing women’s health.
- NYU Langone Partner — Collaborates with JOWMA to provide quality content and build relationships.
- NYU Langone Health Partner — Collaborates through participation of its Director of the Lysosomal Storage Disorders Program in a JOWMA educational event.
- New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Partner — Recognized by NYC Health as a great partner in supporting a healthier New York City.
- New York Medical College Partner — Provides Continuing Medical Education (CME) credit for JOWMA Grand Rounds webinars.
- New York State Department of Health Partner — Partnership with JOWMA to improve the health of the Jewish community and New Yorkers.
- Northwell Health Partner — Collaborates with JOWMA to provide quality content and build relationships.
- Rockland County Department of Health Partner — Co-hosted the Monsey Health Fair with JOWMA to foster wellness and unity.
- Sanofi Partner — Sponsor of educational webinar on lysosomal storage disorders.
- St. Mary’s General Hospital Partner — Collaborates with JOWMA to provide quality content and build relationships.
- Staten Island University Hospital Partner — Collaborates with JOWMA to provide quality content and build relationships.
- University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Partner — Contributes expertise through a faculty member participating in a JOWMA educational event.
- YULA Partner — Co-hosted an event with JOWMA for students interested in health sciences.
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.
- Culturally-Tailored Health Educationmethodology: culturally_tuned_health_educationBy integrating medical expertise with lived experience in the Orthodox Jewish community, we produce more effective health education and engagement, because culturally resonant messaging increases trust and relevance in preventive care.
- Physician-Led Community Advocacy and Educationmethodology: physician-led_community_engagementBy leveraging physician and trainee leadership in program design and delivery, we improve health outcomes and community trust, because clinical credibility combined with peer identity strengthens message adoption and systems change.