named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Halachic Guidance and Public Education
Provides rabbinic guidance on issues of ritual observance, particularly around niddah and mikveh use, and publishes articles on Jewish law and values in public forums.
Jewish Women’s Leadership Council (JWLC)
Brings together Orthodox Jewish women in the Five Towns to identify and address communal needs, with initiatives focused on strengthening marriages and fostering positivity through community events.
The Power of Positivity
Community-wide event featuring simultaneous workshops in local synagogues aimed at helping women find positivity during challenging times and build supportive connections.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Halachic Guidance and Education Services 2 activities
- Delivers regular educational sessions (shiurim) on religious and life topicsProvides ongoing educational programming for women and men focused on taharat ha-mishpacha (family purity), marriage, and religious practice, including structured shiurim and holiday-related content such as Talmudic analysis of Chanukah candle lighting.
- Provides halachic guidance and education for womenOffers personalized halachic advice to women on matters of religious practice and life, including timely rulings such as delaying mikveh immersion for safety reasons, and delivers interdisciplinary educational programs like the annual Wine and Wisdom event integrating halachic, medical, and emotional perspectives. This includes publishing Talmudic analysis and collaborating with public platforms to disseminate Jewish legal content.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Hosts community educational and enrichment eventsOrganizes and hosts recurring community events such as the “Evening of Love and Laughter” attended by 600 people, “The Power of Positivity” workshops across synagogues, public film screenings like “93 Queen,” and virtual panel discussions on topics including body image, all aimed at fostering personal growth, marital strength, and communal engagement.
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Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 1 activity
- Organizes holiday and seasonal programsPlans and executes holiday-specific programming, including last-minute coordination of Sukkot events and annual summer community gatherings, providing religious and social support during key times of the Jewish calendar.
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Live Music Performances for Seniors and Isolated Populations 1 activity
- Provides musical and emotional support through women's initiativesConducts musical performances in old age homes and organizes virtual musical outreach to hospitalized individuals, using music as a tool for emotional uplift within the community.
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Orthodox Jewish Ritual Bath Operations 1 activity
- Supports and maintains mikvah facilitiesSupports the development and upkeep of private, warm, and respectful mikvah environments in the Five Towns and Scarsdale area, ensuring that spaces protect women’s privacy and dignity and are free from judgment.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$23K
Contributions & grants$18K77%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
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expenses
Total expenses$20K
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balance sheet
Total assets$13K
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Net assets$13K
5 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue +12.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 3
- ALANA KLEIN — DIRECTOR
- ALISSA HERSCH — DIRECTOR
- RACHEL TUCHMAN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Dr. Elana Kastner Partner — Collaborates with the organization as an obstetrics and gynecology expert in the Wine and Wisdom program.
- Jewish Women's Leadership Council Coalition — Initiative created by YOETZET HALACHA OF THE FIVE TOWNS INC to bring together women across the observant Jewish community to address communal needs.
- Leah Loksen Partner — Beauty professional who contributed insights on distorted self-perception from her client experiences in a panel discussion.
- Mimi Hecht Partner — Fashion designer and entrepreneur who shared personal experiences with body image in a panel discussion.
- Mrs. Elisheva Liss Partner — Collaborates with the organization as a marriage and family therapist in the Wine and Wisdom program.
- Nishmat Network — Trains Yoatzot Halacha through Nishmat’s program in Jerusalem and its American branch at Mayanot High School in Teaneck, NJ.
- Rachel Tuchman Partner — Mental health professional who participated in a panel discussion on body image hosted by the organization.
- Times of Israel Partner — Co-publishes blog content on Jewish law and practice
- Young Israel of North Woodmere Partner — Collaborates on hosting events, including a screening of "93 Queen," to discuss women's roles in the Jewish community.
- Young Israel of Woodmere Partner — Collaborated with rabbinic leadership to address halakhic concerns related to mikveh use during civil unrest.
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.
- Autonomy Within Halachic Frameworkmethodology: individual-autonomy-within-traditionBy affirming individual self-fulfillment within traditional halachic structures—especially for women—the organization increases meaningful observance, because personal agency enhances long-term religious commitment and dignity.
- Context-Integrated Halachic Counselingmethodology: holistic halachic counselingBy integrating medical, emotional, and relational contexts into halachic decision-making, the organization produces more personalized and humane guidance, because halachic rulings that reflect lived experience lead to greater adherence and well-being.
- Education for Dignity in Observancemethodology: education-for-dignityBy providing accessible, non-judgmental education on halacha—particularly around sensitive topics like niddah and family purity—the organization fosters confidence and dignity in religious observance, because understanding reduces shame and increases empowered engagement.
- Values-Integrated Halachic Practicemethodology: halakhic-moral integrationBy aligning halachic guidance with moral reflection and values such as inclusivity, self-worth, and social justice, the organization strengthens religious observance as a holistic ethical practice, because individuals are more likely to internalize religious norms when they resonate with personal and ethical integrity.
- Women-Supported Spiritual Engagementmethodology: women_supporting_womenBy creating women-centered spaces and support networks, the organization strengthens communal observance and personal resilience, because peer-driven, gender-specific support increases comfort, reduces isolation, and deepens commitment to halachic life.