named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Birthright Israel trips
Organized trips to Israel for Jewish young adults, including pre-pandemic and post-pandemic participation
Community Service
Volunteer activities including food cupboard support, clothing drives, and fundraising for soldiers and terrorism victims
Leadership Training
Programs designed to develop leadership skills among Jewish students and young adults
Purim Party
Annual festive event featuring costume contests and programming, offering prizes such as free trips to Israel
Shabbatons
Shabbat celebrations held on campus and at various locations, including Manhattan, upstate New York, and Guatemala
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Volunteer Mobilization for Community Improvement 1 activity
- Community Service InitiativesOrganizes community service activities such as volunteering at food cupboards, clothing drives, fundraising for victims of terrorism, and packing food for soldiers to promote social responsibility among Jewish young adults.
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Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care Services 1 activity
- Individual Support and Spiritual EngagementProvides ongoing emotional and spiritual support to individuals through online programs and one-on-one engagement with Rabbi Oliver, particularly during the pandemic, ensuring continuity of care and connection.
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Israel and Jewish Heritage Educational Travel 1 activity
- Israel Engagement and Birthright TripsOrganizes and leads Birthright Israel trips as part of efforts to strengthen connection to Israel among Jewish young adults; includes chaperoning 26 trips to date and hosting events such as farewell barbecues for participants making aliyah.
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Jewish Religious Education and Outreach 1 activity
- Jewish Identity and Community Engagement ProgramsProvides a supportive environment for Jewish teens and young adults to explore their Jewish identity through educational classes, holiday and Shabbat celebrations, community service, and Israel advocacy. Serves college-age Jewish young adults, including current and former Rockland Community College students, with programming designed to encourage lifelong participation in the Jewish community.
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Jewish Leadership Development 1 activity
- Leadership Development and Student GovernanceOperates a student leadership board with defined roles such as president, vice president, treasurer, secretary, and recruiters, providing capacity-building opportunities for Jewish young adults during multiple academic years including Fall 2019, Spring 2020, 2021-2022, and 2023-2024.
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Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 1 activity
- Religious and Cultural ProgrammingHosts a wide range of religious and cultural events including Shabbatons, Sukkah on Campus, Chanukah concerts, Purim parties, Tu B’Shevat seders, Lag B’Omer BBQs, Holocaust commemorations, and outdoor movie nights to foster Jewish life and engagement.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$713K
Contributions & grants$703K99%
Program service revenue$10K1%
Investment income$20%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$717K
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$125K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$429K
Cash$104K
Investments$0
Liabilities$21K
Net assets$408K
Liquid reserves1.7 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -7.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVE OLIVER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $95K |
| SHEVA OLIVER | DIRECTOR | 40 | $46K |
board members · 9
- CHAYA BAR-CHAIM — SECRETARY
- ELENA YEGER — TRUSTEE
- ELYSSE PECK — TRUSTEE
- JESSE MALOWITZ — TRUSTEE
- JUDGE SCOTT UGELL ESQ — VICE PRESIDENT
- MARSHA FORMAN — TRUSTEE
- MARTIN GOLDSTEIN — TRUSTEE
- MICHAEL PARIS — TRUSTEE
- TZIPORA REITMAN — TREASURER
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Birthright Israel Partner — Hillel of Rockland staff participate as chaperones on Birthright Israel trips.
- Jewish Federation of Rockland Partner — Partner organization linked from Hillel of Rockland's website
- RCC Partner — Location where Hillel of Rockland County engages students and builds community.
- RCC Partner — Rabbi Dov Oliver serves as RCC’s campus rabbi
- Rockland Community College Partner — Hillel of Rockland maintains a connection through staff teaching in the Religious Studies department.
- Rockland Community College Partner — Host institution for Hillel of Rockland, providing space at the Student Union
- Rockland Community College Partner — Host institution where Hillel of Rockland is based.
- Rockland Community College Partner — Hosts Hillel of Rockland on its campus and serves as a primary point of connection for students.
- Rockland Community College Partner — Hosts Hillel of Rockland's programming and serves as its base of operations.
- Yishai Ribo Partner — Israeli musical artist who sent a welcome message to a Hillel participant upon making aliyah.
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.
- Experiential Programming for Lifelong Engagementmethodology: experiential_programmingBy offering diverse, meaningful Jewish experiences through cultural, educational, and service-based activities, we cultivate lifelong Jewish identity and connection, because impactful experiences during formative years produce enduring affiliation.
- Relational Engagement Modelmethodology: relational-engagementBy building personal, trusting relationships through mentorship and non-judgmental presence, we foster lasting Jewish engagement and community belonging, because meaningful connections increase student investment and participation.
- Student Leadership Integrationmethodology: student_leadershipBy involving students in leadership and program design, we deepen ownership and commitment to Jewish life, because peer-led initiatives increase relevance and sustained engagement.