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AMERICAN FRIENDS OF TIFERET CENTER

WOODMERE, NY · EIN 200670007 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE X30 · Religion-Related · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.tiferetcenter.com
revenue
$2.8M
expenses
$1.9M
net assets
$3.2M
employees
0
program ratio
97%
mission · from form 990

PROMOTION OF RELIGION AND RELIGIOUS PRINCIPLES

profile · synthesized from sources

Tiferet Center is a religious Zionist seminary for young women pursuing intensive Torah study and spiritual growth during a transformative year in Israel. Located in Ramat Beit Shemesh, it emphasizes text-based learning, character development, and community through close relationships with teachers, regular trips throughout Israel, and daily acts of kindness. The program serves students primarily from North America and Europe, fostering a warm, intellectually rigorous environment without exams or social distractions.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Chavruta Learning with Teachers
One-on-one or small-group learning partnerships with faculty members, available day and night due to proximity of teacher housing.
Chesed Program
Ongoing community service opportunities integrated into daily life, with students engaging in acts of kindness multiple times per week.
Rakezet Program
Weekly small-group and individual mentoring by a faculty member focused on personal development and goal setting.
Shabbat and Holiday Hosting
Students are hosted by faculty for Shabbat and holiday meals, creating a familial environment and deepening mentor-student bonds.
Tiyulim (Trips)
Regular educational trips throughout Israel every 10–14 days, including Shabbatons and multi-day excursions, with an optional Poland trip in February.
Torah Learning Program
Text-based, discussion-driven Torah study with over 75 class options and honors track offerings, emphasizing intellectual and spiritual growth.
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Israel and Jewish Heritage Educational Travel 2 activities
    • Chesed (acts of kindness) program
      Provides ongoing chesed opportunities multiple times per week, including organized trips to organizations such as Shalva, Zichron Menachem, Ezer Mitzion, and Adi Negev Rehabilitation Village.
    • Educational and recreational trips
      Organizes educational trips to locations in Israel every 10 to 14 days, including Shabbatonim, multi-day excursions, and overnight trips to regions such as the Galil, Golan, Negev, and Poland, as well as recreational activities like horseback riding, camel riding, and Kinneret boat parties.
  • Structured Jewish Text Study Programs 1 activity
    • Academic and elective course offerings
      Offers over 75 elective classes annually and provides more than 70 advanced-level Torah classes focused on textual analysis and spiritual growth.
  • Admissions and Enrollment Support Services 1 activity
    • Application and admissions process
      Operates an application process for prospective participants that includes a deadline and subsequent interview with an administrator.
  • Jewish Leadership Development 1 activity
    • Mentorship program for Jewish women
      Provides mentorship to Jewish women to support their development as Torah community leaders through one-on-one Torah study and guidance.
  • Jewish Dual-Curriculum Education 1 activity
    • Religious-Zionist educational program
      Delivers a structured Religious-Zionist educational curriculum designed to deepen students' connection to Torah, the Jewish people, the Land of Israel, and the State of Israel.
  • Student Housing and Residential Services 1 activity
    • Residential program for students in Israel
      Hosts a cohort of students in apartment-style dormitory housing with private bathrooms and kitchens, providing a supportive and positive communal environment during their year in Israel.
  • Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 1 activity
    • Shabbat and holiday hospitality program
      Arranges for students to be hosted by teachers for meals on every Shabbat and Jewish holiday, including Shabbat hospitality and one-on-one Torah study opportunities.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Guest lectures and cultural events
      Hosts guest speakers including Rabbi Hershel Schachter, Rabbi Mordechai Machlis, and Professor Nathan Aviezer, and organizes concerts featuring artists such as Nissim Black, Shlomo Katz, Ari Goldwag, and Matisyahu.
    • Student support services
      Provides administrative support to enhance the student experience, on-campus medical consultations three times per week, staff support for accessing healthcare in Israel, and a free weekly shuttle service to Jerusalem every Friday morning.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.76M
Contributions & grants$46K2%
Program service revenue$2.37M86%
Investment income$346K13%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.91M
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$326K
Grants paid out$1.41M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.24M
Cash$1.89M
Investments$1.35M
Liabilities$4K
Net assets$3.24M
Liquid reserves20.3 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +4.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • AUDREY ROSNER — TRUSTEE
  • BARRY ROSNER — TRUSTEE
  • HINDEE ROSNER — TRUSTEE
relationships · 12

Who they work with

  • Adi Negev Rehabilitation Village Partner — Partner organization for chesed trips
  • Beit Elazraki Children’s Home Partner — Partner organization for chesed trips
  • Ezer Mitzion Partner — Partner organization for chesed trips
  • Migdal Ohr Partner — Partner organization for chesed trips
  • Neve Michael Children’s Home Partner — Partner organization for chesed trips
  • Pantry Packers Partner — Partner organization for chesed trips
  • Rabbi Azriel Rosner Partner — Co-Founder and Rosh Midrasha of Tiferet Center
  • Rabbi Elie Mayer Partner — Co-Founder and Mashgiach Ruchani of Tiferet Center
  • Shalva Partner — Partner organization for chesed trips
  • Yad Eliezer Partner — Partner organization for chesed trips
  • Yeshivat Reishit Partner — Partners with Yeshivat Reishit for meal catering services.
  • Zichron Menachem Partner — Partner organization for chesed trips
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.

  • Integrated Chesed Practice
    methodology: community-integrated_chesed
    By embedding regular acts of kindness into daily community life, we cultivate sustained commitment to service, because integrating chesed into routine experiences fosters deeper personal and spiritual ownership of ethical behavior.
  • Relationship-Driven Torah Learning
    methodology: relationship-driven_learning
    By centering learning on close personal relationships between students and educators, we enable deeper engagement with Torah study, because relational trust and accessibility foster intrinsic motivation and personal growth.
  • Residential Mentorship Model
    methodology: residential-mentorship model
    By housing faculty and staff in close proximity to campus and students, we foster informal, long-term mentorship relationships and a close-knit community, because sustained personal interaction deepens spiritual and educational engagement beyond formal settings.
  • Strategic Faculty Recruitment in Religious Hub
    methodology: strategic-location faculty recruitment
    By recruiting faculty within a concentrated religious education hub, we attract top-tier educators, because proximity to a network of institutions increases access to high-caliber talent and strengthens instructional quality and student engagement.
  • Text-Based Learning with Personal Application
    methodology: text_based_learning_with_application
    By grounding Torah study in original texts and guiding students toward personal application, we promote analytical and spiritual growth, because engaging with primary sources in a reflective context deepens the relevance and internalization of learning.