Friends of Tsfat
Together, supporting and encouraging the growth of Tsfat, Israel through innovation, educational institutions and social programming.
Friends of Tsfat
EIN: 81-1305716
as of September 2024
as of September 09, 2024
Mission
Together, supporting and encouraging the growth of Tsfat, Israel through innovation, educational institutions and social programming.
Ruling year
2017
Grand Rabbi
HaRav Ephraim Kenig shlita
Executive Director
Rabbi Chaim Kenig shlita
Main address
c/o Rabbi J. Klein 19 Briarwood
Suffern, NY 10901 USA
EIN
81-1305716
Basic and emergency aid
Judaism
Elementary and secondary education
Population served
People with learning disabilities
Children and youth
Women and girls
Economically disadvantaged people
Adults
NTEE code
Elementary, Secondary Ed (B20)
Emergency Assistance (Food, Clothing, Cash) (P60)
Jewish (X30)
IRS subsection
501(c)(3) Public Charity
IRS filing requirement
This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Tax forms
Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Special Education School, Lilmod U'liled
Lilmod U'llamed incorporates the latest knowledge and proven methods of education and growth for children in the Autistic Spectrum and for children with learning difficulties or differences. The over forty experienced staff members and specialists treat the children individually, as a group and in family sessions using the DIR and DIR Floor Time Therapy amongst other innovative techniques.
Derech Yehudit Girl's Education Center
Derech Yehudit Education Center for girls has raised the educational standard for girls’ pre-school and elementary schools on a professional and creative level. There is a dedicated focus on strengthening the education and development of the students through a pleasant and promotive learning atmosphere.
Talmud Torah Magen Avot and their Hot Meals for Kids Program
Magen Avot is a well known and well respected Talmud Torah in Tsfat for over 40 years. Its innovative programming combines traditional Jewish learning and methods with positive child growth and development. The pre-school curriculum includes a special playground program through which learning difficulties are revealed so they can be worked with from this pivital age.
Magen Avot also offers a free Hot Meal Lunch program for its students. Since many of the students come from underprivileged families, this Hot Meal is their most fundamental meal of the day.
Tsfat Legacy Center
The Tsfat Legacy Center will be a dynamic platform to engage, inspire and educate world Jewry through the ideas, ideals, and practices that emmanated from Tsfat.
Learn more at www.tsfatlegacy.org
Mikveh & Education Center
The Mikveh of Tsfat is one of the most aesthetically beautiful Mikvehs in all of Northern Israel. When a woman has a pampering and meaningful mikveh experience then she is encouraged to keep the essential mitzvah of family purity.
The Mikveh of Tsfat also has a specially trained staff, preparation space and mikveh for the disabled.
These Facilities are subsidized by donations to keep the costs reasonable for the users.
Food Subsidies/Baskets and Help before the Jewish Holidays
Far from the economic and business center of Israel and close to the Northern border, Tsfat has high unemployment and little work opportunities causing it to be one of the poorest cities in Israel.
Friends of Tsfat provides food baskets before the holidays and weekly food subsidies to needy families in Tsfat. Together, bringing hope and happiness where once was need and despair.
Kollel Ohr Tzaddikim
Kollel Ohr Tzaddikim is a learning center/ Rabbinical College with over 100 members. The kollel is unique in that it combines students from different backgrounds - sepharadi and ashkenazi ; religious from home and returnees to Orthodox Judaism; and has several tracts. For the new student: each is given a study partner and he also participates in classes to help him learn the concepts and principles of Jewish Law and Talmud.
Yeshiva Ketana High School for Boys
eshiva Ketan in Israel encompasses grades 9-12. These pivotal years shape the inner essence of the students for life. Here they are infused with a love of learning Torah while being given the proper tools to develop a positive self identity and desire to be true ovdei Hashem. The over 80 students have a rigorous schedule of learning Talmud, Jewish Law and Chassidut where their learning skills are developed and cemented by a highly engaging and experienced staff giving them a strong foundation for the future.
Where we work
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Financials
Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown
Liquidity in 2023 info
0.00
Months of cash in 2023 info
2.2
Fringe rate in 2023 info
0%
Funding sources info
Assets & liabilities info
Financial data
Friends of Tsfat
Balance sheetFiscal Year: May 01 - Apr 30
The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.
Fiscal Year: May 01 - Apr 30
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| Profitability info | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation | $34,477 | -$16,644 | -$21,487 | $137,158 | -$90,604 |
| As % of expenses | 9.7% | -5.9% | -7.0% | 62.2% | -25.8% |
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation | $34,236 | -$16,885 | -$21,728 | $136,917 | -$90,845 |
| As % of expenses | 9.7% | -5.9% | -7.1% | 62.0% | -25.8% |
| Revenue composition info | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted) | $388,376 | $267,087 | $285,465 | $357,844 | $261,172 |
| Total revenue, % change over prior year | 64.9% | -31.2% | 6.9% | 25.4% | -27.0% |
| Program services revenue | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Membership dues | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Investment income | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Government grants | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| All other grants and contributions | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Other revenue | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Expense composition info | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses before depreciation | $353,899 | $283,731 | $306,952 | $220,686 | $351,776 |
| Total expenses, % change over prior year | 64.3% | -19.8% | 8.2% | -28.1% | 59.4% |
| Personnel | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Professional fees | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Occupancy | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Interest | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pass-through | 93.4% | 91.6% | 94.3% | 96.1% | 89.5% |
| All other expenses | 6.6% | 8.4% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 7.0% |
| Full cost components (estimated) info | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses (after depreciation) | $354,140 | $283,972 | $307,193 | $220,927 | $352,017 |
| One month of savings | $29,492 | $23,644 | $25,579 | $18,391 | $29,315 |
| Debt principal payment | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed asset additions | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total full costs (estimated) | $383,632 | $307,616 | $332,772 | $239,318 | $381,332 |
Capital structure indicators
| Liquidity info | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Months of cash | 0.2 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 8.4 | 2.2 |
| Months of cash and investments | 0.2 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 8.4 | 2.2 |
| Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets | 2.0 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 8.5 | 2.3 |
| Balance sheet composition info | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | $4,881 | $39,124 | $17,637 | $154,795 | $64,191 |
| Investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Receivables | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Liabilities (as a % of assets) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Unrestricted net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Temporarily restricted net assets | $0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Permanently restricted net assets | $0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total restricted net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total net assets | $58,819 | $41,934 | $20,206 | $157,123 | $66,278 |
Key data checks
| Key data checks info | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material data errors | No | No | No | No | No |
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Documents
Grand Rabbi
HaRav Ephraim Kenig shlita
Against all odds, HaRav Elazar M. Kenig, zt"l and HaRav Ephraim Kenig, shlita have restored the City of Tsfat. Bridges builder, they worked together with the city of Tsfat and supporters around the world to establish projects that promise a better standard of living for the poor in Tsfat. They have established educational and social centers, food pantries and baskets for all those in need.
Following in his late brother's path, HaRav Kenig is known around the world as one of the main leaders of Breslev of the generation. His door is open wide to the thousands that come to him for advice and blessings for marriage, children, business success and most important spiritual growth.
Executive Director
Chaim Kenig
Reb Chaim, one of the sons of HaRav Kenig, tz"l is the director and manager of most of the Israeli Breslev Tsfat institutions. Through his ingenious and a great deal of Siatta D'Shamaya he also established new much needed, educational institutions in Tsfat and can be credited for their growth and success. These include the Girls' Education Center and the Special Education School, Lilmod U'llmed. He is also the director of the Breslev Tsfat kollel, Ohr Tzaddikim, the and the outstanding Breslev yeshiva ketana,
Following his father's direction and path, his dedication and spirit are well known as well as his ability to build bridges between the different factions in Tsfat. Besides building up the Breslev Tsfat institutions he has been implemental in securing funding and government approval for many other social and educational organizations in Tsfat. His ears are always open for the individual needs of the general public in Tsfat. He is dynamic, energetic and devoted public servant.
Number of employees
Source: IRS Form 990
Friends of Tsfat
Officers, directors, trustees, and key employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
Compensation data
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Friends of Tsfat
Board of directorsas of 06/08/2023
Board of directors data
Rabbi Jack Klein
Friends of Tsft
Term: 2017 -
David Abittan
Aharon Carmi
Olivier Ezerzer
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