named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Kollel Halacha Gavoha
Training program for women to become halakhic decisors; includes external certification exams
Kollel Iyun
Advanced Talmud study program for women with 2–3 years of prior study; includes research, teaching, and testing components
Kollel Iyun Gavoha
High-level Talmud program for women in their 5th–7th year of study; prepares participants for leadership and teaching roles
Kollel Machshava
Advanced program in Jewish thought and philosophy with expert faculty and a writing workshop component
Kollel Ramiot
Weekly advanced study workshop for senior female educators focusing on Talmud and peer-led discussion
Migdal Oz
Advanced Torah study programs for women including kollelim in Talmud, Jewish thought, and halakha; located in Gush Etzion
Yeshivat Har Etzion
Hesder yeshiva for men combining advanced Talmud and Torah study with military service in the IDF; founded in 1968 in Alon Shevut
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Jewish Advanced Torah Education 2 activities
- Advanced Torah study programs for menOperates multiple advanced Talmud study programs including the Kollel Iyun, Kollel Iyun Gavoha, and Kollel Ramiot, serving over 300 students and fostering leadership through structured learning, teaching responsibilities, and research.
- Advanced halacha training for womenRuns the Kollel Halacha Gavoha to train women as future halachic decisors (poskim), providing advanced education in Jewish law.
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Jewish Leadership Development 2 activities
- Institutional leadership and developmentPlayed a foundational role in establishing Yeshivat Har Etzion and Alon Shevut, and led leadership transitions and institutional growth through roles at Herzog College and Yeshiva University’s Gruss Institute.
- Leadership and educator developmentTrains graduates of advanced Torah programs in education and leadership skills to prepare them for community leadership roles, with over 2,500 alumnae staffing major Modern Orthodox institutions.
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Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care Services 1 activity
- Military outreach and supportOrganizes visits to soldiers serving on the front lines, providing spiritual and communal support.
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Jewish Textual and Educational Publishing 1 activity
- Scholarly publication and research in Torah literatureProduces and publishes original scholarly works in Talmud, Halakha, and Jewish philosophy, including multi-volume series and compiled teachings, recognized by national awards such as the Israel Prize and Rav Kook Prize.
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Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 1 activity
- Support and programming for yeshiva studentsProvides ongoing support and programming for yeshiva students, including campus visits, Elul programming, and Shabbaton events at institutions such as the University of Pennsylvania and Stern College.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Public lectures and panel discussionsHosts public intellectual events such as panel discussions at venues like the Jewish Museum in New York City to engage broader audiences in Jewish thought and values.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$4.85M
Contributions & grants$2.57M53%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$691K14%
Other revenue$1.59M
expenses
Total expenses$2.97M
Program expenses70%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising19%
Salaries & benefits$489K
Grants paid out$1.88M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$15.70M
Cash$1.95M
Investments$13.41M
Liabilities$30K
Net assets$15.67M
Liquid reserves62.0 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +20.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 10
- Andrew Borodach — Director
- Arye Colton — Director
- Daniel Saks — Vice President
- Dorothy Berman — Director
- Harriet Seif — Vice President
- Hillel Silvera — President
- Howard Balter — Chairman
- Justin Goldberg — Treasurer
- Shai Gerson — Director
- Yehuda Y Halpert — Secretary
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Gruss Institute Partner — Served as rosh kollel at Yeshiva University’s Gruss Institute in Jerusalem.
- Herzog College Partner — Served as rector, contributing to its academic and religious leadership.
- Jewish Museum Partner — Hosted a panel discussion at the Jewish Museum in NYC
- Meimad Network — Founded the Meimad movement to represent the moderate wing of the Religious Zionist community.
- Ministry of Religion Government — Administers external exams for participants in the Kollel Halacha Gavoha program.
- Rav Aharon Lichtenstein Partner — Invited to join as co-rosh yeshiva at Yeshivat Har Etzion.
- Tzohar Partner — Administers external exams for participants in the Kollel Halacha Gavoha program.
- Yeshiva University Partner — Served as instructor of Talmud and rosh kollel at Yeshiva University’s affiliated yeshiva; studied under Rav Joseph B. Soloveitchik.
- Yeshivat HaDarom Partner — Played a key role in developing the first hesder cohort at Yeshivat HaDarom.
- Yeshivat Har Etzion Partner — Affiliate institution collaborating with Etzion Foundation in Jewish education.
- Yeshivat Har Etzion Partner — Co-founded and led Yeshivat Har Etzion for over four decades.
- Yeshivat Har Etzion Partner — Co-led as co-rosh yeshiva with Rav Amital, contributing to its development as a center of Torah scholarship.
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.
- Brisker Method of Torah Studymethodology: Brisker method of Torah studyBy applying the Brisker method—emphasizing conceptual analysis and logical categorization—the organization makes traditional Talmudic study accessible to contemporary learners because it transforms dense texts into structured, intellectually rigorous frameworks.
- Integration of Traditional and Modern Educationmethodology: integration_of_traditional_and_modern_educationBy integrating rigorous Torah study with engagement in the modern world, the organization advances Jewish education because it enables learners to maintain religious fidelity while thoughtfully participating in contemporary society.
- Peer-Led Collaborative Learningmethodology: peer-led_collaborative_learningBy organizing study among senior female educators as a peer-led, collaborative process, the organization fosters intellectual growth because shared inquiry and cross-pollination of ideas deepen understanding and ownership of learning.
- Research and Leadership Integration in Talmud Studymethodology: research_and_leadership_integrationBy requiring students to lead study sessions and produce original research, the organization advances Talmudic learning because active leadership and scholarly creation deepen engagement and analytical rigor.
- Yeshiva-Military Integrationmethodology: yeshiva-military_integrationBy creating yeshivot hesder that integrate Torah study with military service, the organization strengthens ties between religious Zionists and the State of Israel because shared national and religious commitment fosters mutual responsibility and societal cohesion.