named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Educator Training: Reacting Without Alienating
Professional development program for school administrators and teachers that provides tools to address student nonconformity through a constructive, relationship-based approach.
LinkUp Facilitators Training
Training program for facilitators of women's learning groups, providing skills to create safe, engaging, and non-judgmental environments for group discussion and personal growth.
Technology Curriculum
Year-long interactive course for high school students that explores the impact of digital culture on personal and spiritual development, equipping students to make Torah-based choices in the digital age.
Teshuva Webinar
Educational webinar for teachers that explores teshuva as a year-round concept, helping educators foster authentic relationships with Hashem in their students.
Tznius Curriculum
Year-long high school program for grades 11-12 that teaches modesty through Torah sources and intellectual understanding, helping students build a positive, internalized relationship with the mitzvah of tznius.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Teacher Professional Development 2 activities
- School and administrator training programsConducts comprehensive training programs for schools, including multiple staff training sessions and administrative consultations, with post-course one-on-one support to adapt approaches to specific school needs.
- School engagement in educator training programsEngaged multiple cohorts of schools in educator training programs, conducting training sessions and administrative consultations across varying numbers of schools and sessions.
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Volunteer and Professional Training Programs 1 activity
- Facilitator training for LinkUp groupsProvides free training access to facilitators of LinkUp learning groups to support effective group dynamics and discussion.
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K–12 Computer Science & AI Education 1 activity
- High school technology curriculum with teacher trainingOffers a year-long interactive high school curriculum that teaches students about the impact of technology on belief systems, including teacher training. Implemented in tens of schools.
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Halachic Guidance and Education Services 1 activity
- High school tznius curriculum with teacher trainingProvides a year-long tznius curriculum consisting of 21 units grounded in Torah sources on hashkafa and halacha, currently taught in over 100 high schools, with teacher training included.
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Christian Leadership & Discipleship Training 1 activity
- LinkUp learning groups with facilitator trainingRuns weekly discussion groups for post-seminary individuals in multiple cities globally, supported by facilitator training and community planning sessions.
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Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
- Mother-focused parenting and personal development seriesOffers a 6-part interactive series for mothers on parenting and personal development, including weekly one-hour sessions and ongoing resources titled 'Mother Me Moments' addressing parenting challenges.
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Jewish Textual and Educational Publishing 1 activity
- Spiritual audio content and reflections for holidays and ShabbosProduces weekly and seasonal audio messages, including Erev Shabbos and Shabbos Hagadol content, Passover reflections, and thematic teachings on faith, resilience, and personal growth, often tied to Torah portions or holidays.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Tznius teacher training courseOffers a Tznius teacher training course consisting of 2 video sessions with supporting handouts and source material.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.64M
Contributions & grants$1.49M91%
Program service revenue$146K9%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.81M
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$592K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$395K
Cash$298K
Investments$0
Liabilities$563K
Net assets$-169K
Liquid reserves2.0 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -3.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAIGE ZELCER OBERLANDER | DIRECTOR | 40 | $164K |
board members · 9
- ARI KRUPP — TRUSTEE
- AVI SCHRON — PRESIDENT
- CHAIM RAJCHENBACH — TRUSTEE
- CHASI DAVIS — TRUSTEE
- DAVID HARTMAN — TRUSTEE
- EDNA JAFFA — TRUSTEE
- NOSSON MULLER — TRUSTEE
- YIDEL BECK — DIRECTOR
- YOSEF FLOHR — DIRECTOR
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- BYA, Flatbush Partner — School in Flatbush that implemented Penimi’s technology curriculum and reported positive classroom dynamics.
- Bais Yaakov D'Rav Hirsch Partner — Partner school where the Penimi tznius curriculum is implemented and positively evaluated by leadership.
- Bais Yaakov of St. Louis Partner — School whose leadership participated in Penimi webinars and implemented the training model school-wide.
- Bais Yakov Manchester Partner — International school that utilized Penimi’s Tznius curriculum and teacher training.
- HaRav Elya Brudny Government — Director of the LinkUp Nook program
- HaRav Elya Brudny Government — Provides spiritual guidance (hadracha) for the Mother Me series
- HaRav Elya Brudny Partner — Rabbinic advisor to Penimi and involved in the planning and review of the technology curriculum.
- HaRav Moshe Hillel Hirsch Government — Endorser of the LinkUp Nook program
- HaRav Uri Deutsch Government — Co-director of the LinkUp Nook program
- Joan Dachs Bais Yaakov Partner — School in Chicago, IL that implemented Penimi’s training approach for administrators and teachers.
- Machon Chen, Zurich Partner — International educational institution in Zurich that participated in Penimi’s Teshuva webinar.
- Masores Bais Yaakov HS Partner — Partner school utilizing the Penimi tznius curriculum, with leadership expressing deep appreciation for its content.
- Torah Day School Dallas Partner — School in Dallas that benefited from Penimi’s Tznius teacher training program.
- Yeshiva of Spring Valley Partner — School in Monsey, NY that adopted the Penimi approach for classroom conversations and behavioral responses.
strategies · 3
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.
- Collaborative and Responsive Pedagogymethodology: co-participatory_pedagogyBy using co-participatory teaching and responsive dialogue, students develop personal perspectives through gradual, reflective processing because mutual engagement and non-judgmental exploration foster deeper cognitive and emotional integration than top-down instruction.
- Incremental Institutional Transformationmethodology: incremental_school_transformationBy working incrementally with schools to shift from reactive to proactive educational models, systemic change is achieved because sustainable reform emerges through gradual, context-sensitive adaptation rather than top-down mandates.
- Values-Integrated Self-Discovery Modelmethodology: intrinsic_values_integrationBy integrating Torah-based values with evidence-based methods and fostering self-discovery, individuals internalize moral and spiritual principles as intrinsic to identity, leading to lasting personal and religious growth because engagement rooted in personal insight produces deeper commitment than compliance-driven instruction.