named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Bar/Bat Mitzvah Classes
Instructional program preparing children for their coming-of-age ceremonies within the Jewish tradition.
Holiday Celebrations
Annual events for High Holidays, Chanukah, Purim, Passover, and Tisha B'Av, including special meals, prayers, and educational components.
Kabalat Shabat & Kidush
Weekly prayer service followed by a communal Kidush, maintaining continuity between major events and fostering regular engagement.
Latin Shabbat
Monthly Shabbat dinners attracting around 120 attendees, providing a communal and cultural experience for Spanish-speaking Jews in Manhattan.
Tambourines Academy
Jewish performing arts school for girls, founded and directed by Mrs. Lea Raskin.
Torah Classes
Weekly Torah study sessions and one-on-one learning opportunities coordinated by Rabbi Hilel Raskin.
Women's Circle
Year-round program offering classes and events for women, emphasizing Jewish femininity and leadership within the community.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Jewish Religious Education and Outreach 2 activities
- Engages in community outreach during major public eventsHosts outreach events such as tefillin-wrapping and informational breakfasts for World Cup attendees and other public gatherings to connect with Jews in public settings.
- Organizes Jewish educational and cultural programmingCoordinates ongoing educational programs, social events, one-on-one Torah study sessions, and cultural activities tailored to the Spanish-speaking Jewish community. Includes hosting expert-led workshops, current events discussions, and Holocaust remembrance ceremonies with survivor testimonies.
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Jewish Women's Spiritual & Social Circles 2 activities
- Hosts Jewish-themed social and learning eventsOrganizes regular social and educational events such as Think & Drink discussions, Lunch & Learn programs, and Soul Social gatherings for young professionals, combining Jewish learning with community building in relaxed settings.
- Supports Jewish women through dedicated programmingRuns the Jewish Women’s Circle and other women-focused initiatives that offer year-round classes, hands-on activities such as challah baking, individual study sessions, and events emphasizing Jewish femininity and leadership.
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Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 2 activities
- Hosts Shabbat dinners for Jewish community membersOrganizes regular Shabbat dinners for members of the Jewish community, including Latin and Brazilian Jewish populations in New York City. The organization averaged 120 attendees at monthly Latin Shabat dinners within six months of launching.
- Organizes annual holiday and commemorative eventsHosts celebrations and educational observances for Jewish holidays including High Holidays, Hanukkah, Purim, Passover, and Tisha B'Av, as well as programming during the Three Weeks focused on mourning, unity, kindness, and study of the Third Temple.
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Israel and Jewish Heritage Educational Travel 1 activity
- Builds organizational capacity through representative governanceMaintains an active central committee with members representing major Latin American countries to better address the country-specific needs of participants within the Jewish Latin community.
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Youth Theater Arts Education 1 activity
- Operates Tambourines Academy, a Jewish performing arts school for girlsFounded and directs Tambourines Academy, a performing arts school providing Jewish girls with arts education grounded in Jewish values and identity.
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Religious Marriage Matchmaking Services 1 activity
- Provides pre-marital education and officiates Jewish weddingsOffers educational preparation for brides and grooms based on Jewish philosophy and laws, and officiates Jewish wedding ceremonies for couples.
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Structured Jewish Text Study Programs 1 activity
- Provides weekly Torah classes and parashah insightsHosts weekly Torah classes including a Tuesday lunch session and a Wednesday evening session, both offering insights on the weekly parashah and practical takeaways. Also distributes a weekly email with Torah insights.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Provides online services and digital communicationsOffers online event registration, donation processing, digital greeting card sharing, article sharing, and distribution of newsletters and text alerts. Also processes data deletion requests within 30 days for users who interacted via Facebook.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$1.25M
Contributions & grants$1.25M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$847K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$55K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$1.12M
Cash$1.12M
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$1.12M
Liquid reserves15.8 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2025 · YoY revenue +243.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 3
- Menachem M Weitman — Director
- Yehoshua Z Brook — Director
- Zalman S Deren — Director
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- Chabad of Midtown Partner — Collaborates on hosting events such as World Cup Shabbat and tefillin wrapping.
- Chabad.org Partner — Provides content and services infrastructure for the organization's website
- Jewish Women’s Circle Network — Hosts the Jewish Women’s Circle as part of its programming for Jewish women.
- Moise Safra Center Partner — Collaborates with the Moise Safra Center, where Rabbi Mendy serves as Rabbi of Ohel Moshe Synagogue and Mrs. Frumie Weitman serves as Hebrew school and program director.
- Rabbinical College of America Government — Rabbi Mendy Weitman graduated from this institution, indicating an educational affiliation.
strategies · 4
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.
- Cultural-Affinity Community Buildingmethodology: cultural_affinity_community_buildingBy creating a "home away from home" environment that reflects the cultural and linguistic familiarity of Spanish-speaking Jews, the organization fosters deeper belonging and sustained community engagement because shared cultural context strengthens trust and participation.
- Individualized Cultural Transition Supportmethodology: individualized_cultural_transition_supportBy using a country-representative central committee to respond to individual needs during migration, the organization supports social adjustment because personalized, culturally-informed guidance increases members' sense of security and integration.
- Integrated Spiritual and Social Learningmethodology: integrated_learningBy combining shared meals with Torah study and informal conversations, the organization embeds Jewish education in natural social rhythms because learning is more sustained and meaningful when woven into relational and cultural practices.
- Values-Based Community Engagementmethodology: jewish_unity_and_kindnessBy anchoring community events in Jewish unity, religious education, and acts of kindness—such as during the Three Weeks or marriage preparation—the organization strengthens collective identity and spiritual readiness because shared values serve as a foundation for communal resilience and purpose.