2025-11-11T14:10:13-07:00 2024-12-31 990 2024-01-01 814063571 AMERICAN FRIENDS OF BEIT MIDRASH HAREL AMER 9172734975 66 Cherry Lane Teaneck NJ 07666 Michael Jenkelowitz Treasurer 9172734975 2025-11-04 1 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Michael Jenkelowitz 66 Cherry Lane Teaneck NJ 07666 102799 0 X X 2016 NJ American Friends of Beit Midrash Harel was formed to educate thought leaders and the laity in faith communities promoting the study Jewish Tradition in ways that modern people will meaningful. American Friends will carry this out in two primary methods, first by providing grants to Beit Midrash Harel, an organization organized as a not-for-profit entity in Israel that is engaged in a similar mission (please see http://www.har-el.org/) and, second, by organizing conferences and lectures. 3 0 0 3 0 0 111900 102799 0 0 0 0 0 0 111900 102799 70000 50000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 46849 53458 116849 103458 -4949 -659 13829 13289 0 0 13829 13289 We aim to inspire and prepare tomorrow's communal leaders to serve as agents for change within a context of continuity in the Jewish Tradition. The participants in American Friends of Beit Midrash Harel programs will feel modern sensibilities have finally been brought into the religious discourse. Our innovative programs combine an in-depth study of primary and secondary sources of Jewish law as well as public policy. Additionally, the equability between men and women in the study of Jewish sources has not always been given, our organization finds that a value that we hold deeply. The forms that we expect the education to take place are chiefly through lectures, workshops, conferences, and curriculum advising and development. 0 0 103458 50000 102799 During 2024 Harold Hefter continued to giving lectures and speaking at conferences throughout the United States. Additionally he hosted virtual events and continued writing. Along those lines he also met with current and future Jewish Communal leaders. He participated in conferences and both formal and informal meetings dedicated to furthering the stated mission of educating thought leaders and the laity in faith communities promoting the study Jewish Tradition in ways that modern people will meaningful. This was also accomplished by providing grants to to Beit Midrash Harel, an organization organized as a not-for-profit entity in Israel that is engaged in a similar mission. 0 0 0 103458 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 NJ X Michael Jenkelowitz 9172734975 66 Cherry Lane Teaneck NJ 07666 X Harold Hefter President 0 0 X 0 0 0 Michael Jenkelowitz Treasurer and Secretary 4 0 X 0 0 0 Serena Jenkelowitz Director 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 102799 0 102799 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 102799 0 0 0 50000 50000 53458 53458 103458 103458 0 0 13829 13289 13829 13289 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 13829 13289 0 0 13829 13289 13829 13289 X -659 0 0 0 0 119 X 0 0 0 X 364251 269166 187500 111900 102799 1035616 364251 269166 187500 111900 102799 1035616 1035616 364251 269166 187500 111900 102799 1035616 1 1 0 0 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1 Middle East and North Africa 0 0 Grantmaking Details provided for Schedule F 50000 0 0 50000 Middle East and North Africa See details provided 50000 Wire 0 N/A Cash 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Schedule F, Part I, Line 2 One of the primary methods of furthering the aims of American Friends of Beit Midrash Harel is grant-making to Beit Midrash Harel a similar non-profit operating in Israel that engages in similar educational programming towards the same ends. American Friends of Beit Midrash Harel is in regular contact with the staff of the Israeli organization. We understand their current programming, their expense structure, their goals and how they measure achievement of those goals. We consistently review to ensure that the goals are aligned with out mission and that the methods of achieving those goals are efficient and measurable. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 Two Board Members, Serena and Michael Jenkelowitz, are married. Serena Jenkelowitz is the niece of Harold Hefter, a board member. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8a The board hold meetings without formal minutes or documentation. The board converses on a regular. albeit informal, basis. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8b There are no committees. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The form is made available to the board members via email for their review and approval. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The board has consistent and regular communication. Any conflicts (including potential conflicts) are discussed as part of those communications. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The form is available by request. Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Adjust opening balance to correct cash balance