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ALEPH LEARNING CENTER
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 061691298 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE X30 · Religion-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · alephlearning.org
revenue
$312K
expenses
$351K
net assets
$29K
employees
9
program ratio
61%
mission · from form 990

PROMOTE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND AND ACTIVITIES..

profile · synthesized from sources

Aleph Learning Center is a Jewish educational organization based in New York that provides religious learning programs for children and adults. It offers Hebrew school, adult education classes, synagogue services, and community events focused on Jewish traditions and observances. The center supports Jewish life through educational initiatives, spiritual programming, and family-oriented activities.

named programs · 7 · from sources

What they call their work

Adult Education
Offers classes and lectures for adults on Jewish topics, including Kabbalah, Torah study, and holiday themes
CTeen U
Youth program for teens focused on Jewish identity, leadership, and social activities
Hebrew School
Provides Jewish education for children, including Hebrew language and religious studies, with annual registration and calendar
Kollel
Advanced Torah study program for men, often post-graduate level rabbinical studies
Maor Playschool
Early childhood education program offering developmental and Jewish learning for young children
Synagogue Services
Hosts regular synagogue services and holiday observances for the local Jewish community
Women's Monthly Challah Bake
Monthly event where women gather to bake challah and engage in learning and community building
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 4 activities
    • Community Holiday Events
      Hosts annual community-wide holiday events including Rosh Hashana dinners and Passover seders, with documented events occurring consistently from 2006 through 2011.
    • Daily Religious Services and Study
      Conducts daily morning prayer services at 7:00am and 8:15am, hosts youth prayer services, and offers regular Talmud study classes led by Rabbi Benchimol at 8:00am.
    • Hebrew School Enrichment Activities
      Conducts hands-on educational enrichment activities for Hebrew school students, including matzah baking, sukkah decorating, and olive press demonstrations, to enhance experiential learning of Jewish traditions.
    • Themed and Special Shabbat Events
      Organizes themed Shabbat dinners and special events, including a French Connection Shabbat and dinners featuring notable guests such as the Chief Rabbi of France.
  • Youth Cultural and Educational Travel Programs 1 activity
    • Community Educational and Cultural Trips
      Organizes community trips with cultural and educational significance, such as a documented trip to Morocco in February 2010.
  • Structured Jewish Text Study Programs 1 activity
    • Hebrew School Program
      Offers a free after-school Hebrew program for children below bar/bat mitzvah age who do not attend Jewish day schools, teaching Hebrew reading, basic prayers, Jewish holidays, and Sephardic traditions, with annual registration and educational events such as the International Torah Championship for the 2025–2026 academic year.
  • Jewish Advanced Torah Education 1 activity
    • Manhattan Kollel and Rabbinic Engagement
      Hosts the Manhattan Kollel with regular meetings and visiting rabbis, including Rabbi Pinto and Rabbi Messas, to promote advanced Jewish learning and community engagement.
  • Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
    • Playschool and Early Childhood Education
      Operates a playschool program for young children, including the Maor Playschool and the developing Aleph Learning Preschool, with annual registration cycles and programming aimed at expanding Jewish education to younger age groups.
  • Halachic Guidance and Education Services 1 activity
    • Rabbinic Q&A Service
      Provides a service through which individuals can submit questions on Jewish law, practice, and philosophy for response by rabbinic leadership.
  • Jewish Women's Spiritual & Social Circles 1 activity
    • Women's and Adult Education Programs
      Offers recurring educational and wellness programming for women and adults, including Rosh Chodesh lectures, the annual Women's CommUNITY Learning Event, and classes on topics such as parenting, nutrition, and Jewish practice.
  • Youth and Young Adult Spiritual Engagement 1 activity
    • Youth and Young Adult Programs
      Provides structured programming for youth and young adults, including the BMC youth program with annual registration, youth prayer services, and social and educational events for singles and young couples, with ongoing registration for the 2025–2026 cycle.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$312K
Contributions & grants$311K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$5220%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$351K
Program expenses61%
Admin / overhead39%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$141K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$51K
Cash$38K
Investments$0
Liabilities$22K
Net assets$29K
Liquid reserves1.3 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +63.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
RACHEL BENCHIMOL DIRECTOR 40 $22K
board members · 1
  • RAPHAEL BENCHIMOL — DIRECTOR
relationships · 10

Who they work with

  • Chabad.org Network — Member of the Chabad network, as indicated by website footer and content structure.
  • Chabad.org Network — Member of the Chabad.org network, operating under its educational and organizational framework.
  • Chabad.org Network — Part of the Chabad.org network of Jewish learning centers
  • Chabad.org Network — Powered by Chabad.org, indicating affiliation with the Chabad-Lubavitch network
  • Chabad.org Network — Powered by Chabad.org, indicating affiliation with the Chabad-Lubavitch network.
  • Chabad.org Network — Powered by and affiliated with Chabad.org, indicating integration into the Chabad-Lubavitch global network.
  • Chabad.org Network — Powered by and affiliated with Chabad.org, indicating integration into the global Chabad network.
  • Manhattan Kollel Partner — Partner program run in conjunction with Aleph Learning Center.
  • Manhattan Sephardic Congregation Partner — Affiliated congregation with which Aleph Learning Center shares outreach goals and programming.
  • Manhattan Sephardic Congregation Partner — Hosts joint programs and events, including synagogue services and community dinners.
strategies · 2

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 Torah Education Model
    methodology: integrated_torah_education
    By teaching both practical and mystical aspects of Torah, we enable individuals without formal yeshiva backgrounds to thrive in the Orthodox community, because holistic understanding fosters deeper spiritual connection and communal belonging.
  • Spiritual-Material Integration Framework
    methodology: spiritual-material_integration
    By uniting spiritual and material realms through Jewish education and practice, we create meaningful engagement because this integration reflects the divine purpose symbolized by the Hebrew letter Aleph, bridging everyday life with higher purpose.