Association For Jewish Studies Inc

New York, NY · Founded 1971

Professional association supporting scholars and researchers in Jewish studies

Primary audience
Scholars and Educators
Work area
Academic Support
Topic
Jewish Studies
Contact
Warren Hoffman
Website Contact

About Organization

The Association for Jewish Studies supports academic research and scholarship in Jewish studies across North America and internationally. Based in New York, NY, the organization operates with 6 staff members and an annual budget of approximately $1.1 million. Founded in 1971, it serves as a central hub for scholars, educators, and institutions engaged in Jewish studies.

What They Focus On

Academic Research

Advancing scholarly inquiry across historical, cultural, religious, and literary dimensions of Jewish studies

Professional Community

Building networks among scholars, educators, and institutions engaged in Jewish studies teaching and research

Field Development

Supporting the growth and excellence of Jewish studies as an academic discipline through resources and programs

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$1.1M

+0% vs 2024

Assets (2024)

$3.0M

+0% vs 2024

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 — — — —
2024 $1,100,422 $997,196 $2,976,580 6
2023 — — — —
2023 $1,236,669 $1,358,217 $2,892,193 6
2022 — — — —
2022 $1,239,429 $1,411,620 $2,806,618 8
2021 — — — —
2021 $1,390,091 $1,268,753 $3,136,491 6
2020 — — — —
2020 $1,295,514 $1,084,909 $2,749,945 6

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Convene Scholars

    Bring together researchers from universities and institutions to share knowledge

  • 02

    Facilitate Research

    Provide resources, networks, and platforms for academic inquiry and publication

  • 03

    Advance the Field

    Support emerging scholars and promote excellence in Jewish studies education

  • 04

    Disseminate Knowledge

    Publish findings and connect academic work to broader educational communities

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Association For Jewish Studies Inc

Annual Conference

Convenes scholars to present research and advance knowledge in Jewish studies fields

Professional Development

Supports career advancement and networking opportunities for scholars and students

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Association For Jewish Studies Inc.

WH

Warren Hoffman

Executive Director
Full-time
Compensation: $145,430
JS

Jeffrey Shoulson

Past President
1 hrs/week
LL

Laura Leibman

President
1 hrs/week
RJ

Robin Judd

Past President
1 hrs/week
FS

Federica Schoeman

Ajs Perspectives (Ex Officio)
1 hrs/week
GG

Gregg Gardner

Ajs Review Editor (Ex Officio)
1 hrs/week
HL

Hartley Lachter

VP-Membership
1 hrs/week
HK

Helen Kim

VP-Program
1 hrs/week
JG

Jonathan Gribetz

Ajs Review Editor (Ex Officio)
1 hrs/week
LL

Laura Lieber

VP-Publications
1 hrs/week
LL

Laura Limonic

Ajs Perspectives (Ex Officio)
1 hrs/week
AM

Abigail Meyer

Director
AM

Adam Mendelsohn

Director
AS

Adam Shear

Director
AV

Alan Verskin

Director
AF

Alexandria Frisch

Director
AJ

Alison Joseph

Director
AA

Ari Ariel

Director
AB

Ariel Berger

Director
BR

Bryan Roby

Director
EB

Elisheva Baumgarten

Director
HK

Hannah Kosstrin

Director
JE

Jodi Eichler-Levine

Director
JB

Jonathan Branfman

Director
JJ

Jonathan Judaken

Director
JL

Judith Liwerant-Bokser

Director
KF

Kirsten Fermaglich

Director
KD

Krista Dalton

Director
LS

Lauren Strauss

Director
LR

Lilach Rosenbach

Director
MS

Michael Satlow

Director
MB

Monique Balbuena

Director
PL

Phil Lieberman

Director
SH

Susannah Heschel

Director
VA

Victoria Aarons

Director
MA

Mary Arnstein

Conference Content Manager
KK

Karin Kugel

Senior Manager of Digital Systems and Communications
AR

Amy Ronek

Director of Marketing and Communications
AW

Amy Weiss

Senior Grants and Professional Development Manager

Milestones

1971

Organization Founded

1971

Association for Jewish Studies established to support academic scholarship in the field

2021

Revenue Peak

2021

Organization reached highest annual revenue of $1.39 million serving scholarly community

2024

Continued Growth

2024

Maintained operations with $1.1 million budget and stable staff of six

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AM
Abigail Meyer Director 1.00 hrs/week
AM
Adam Mendelsohn Director 1.00 hrs/week
AS
Adam Shear Director 1.00 hrs/week
AV
Alan Verskin Director 1.00 hrs/week
AF
Alexandria Frisch Director 1.00 hrs/week
AJ
Alison Joseph Director 1.00 hrs/week
AA
Ari Ariel Director 1.00 hrs/week
AB
Ariel Berger Director 1.00 hrs/week
BR
Bryan Roby Director 1.00 hrs/week
EB
Elisheva Baumgarten Director 1.00 hrs/week
HK
Hannah Kosstrin Director 1.00 hrs/week
JE
Jodi Eichler-Levine Director 1.00 hrs/week
JB
Jonathan Branfman Director 1.00 hrs/week
JJ
Jonathan Judaken Director 1.00 hrs/week
JL
Judith Liwerant-Bokser Director 1.00 hrs/week
KF
Kirsten Fermaglich Director 1.00 hrs/week
KD
Krista Dalton Director 1.00 hrs/week
LS
Lauren Strauss Director 1.00 hrs/week
LC
Lila Corwin Berman Treasurer/Secretary 1.00 hrs/week
LR
Lilach Rosenbach Director 1.00 hrs/week
MS
Michael Satlow Director 1.00 hrs/week
MB
Monique Balbuena Director 1.00 hrs/week
PL
Phil Lieberman Director 1.00 hrs/week
SH
Susannah Heschel Director 1.00 hrs/week
VA
Victoria Aarons Director 1.00 hrs/week
LC
Lila Corwin Berman Treasurer
HK
Helen Kim President
NU
Nick Underwood VP Program
LL
Laura Leibman Immediate Past President
LA
Laura Auketayeva Sandra Bornstein Holocaust Education Center, Editor, AJS Perspectives, Ex Officio
AB
Adriana Brodsky St. Mary's College of Maryland
AF
Ari Finkelstein University of Cincinnati
DF
Dana Fishkin Touro University
GG
Gregg Gardner University of British Columbia, Editor, AJS Review, Ex Officio
JG
Jonathan Gribetz Princeton University, Editor, AJS Review, Ex Officio
WH
Warren Hoffman Association for Jewish Studies, Ex Officio
HS
Helene Sinnreich University of Tennessee, Knoxville
JS
Jonathan Skolnik University of Massachusetts Amherst, Editor, AJS Perspectives, Ex Officio
AE
Anna Elena Torres University of Chicago
DW
Dov Waxman University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$178K

Highest Paid

$178K

Warren Hoffman

Compensated Officers

1

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Warren Hoffman Executive Director (Ex Officio) $145,430 $32,618 $178,048 40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Contact

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Phone

(917) 606-8429

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1441 Broadway Floor 3 Suite 3205 New York, NY 10018