Yeshiva Of North Jersey

River Edge, NJ · Founded 1947

Jewish day school providing religious and secular education for elementary and secondary students

Primary audience
Youth
Work area
Program Delivery
Topic
Community Services
Contact
Avraham Simcha Adler
Website Contact

About Organization

Yeshiva of North Jersey offers comprehensive Jewish education combining religious studies with college preparatory academics for students in grades K-12. Based in Paramus, NJ, the school operates with 161 employees and $21.1 million in annual revenue. The yeshiva provides dual curriculum instruction in Torah studies and general education within an Orthodox Jewish framework.

What They Focus On

Youth Development

Programs and services supporting young people through education, mentorship, and skill-building activities

Community Partnerships

Collaborative relationships with organizations and stakeholders strengthening collective impact

Capacity Building

Infrastructure and resource development enhancing organizational effectiveness and sustainability

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$16.3M

+8% vs 2021

Expenses (2023)

$15.8M

+9.7% vs 2021

Assets (2023)

$17.8M

-3.6% vs 2021

Employees (2023)

307

+0.3% vs 2021

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023 $16,279,057 $15,843,152 $17,772,835 307
2021 $15,073,808 $14,439,637 $18,437,667 306
2020 $17,432,025 $14,524,005 $18,883,224 296
2019 $16,254,239 $16,592,375 $18,783,025 305
2018 $16,602,178 $17,642,596 $17,299,394 320
2017 $16,302,096 $16,418,180 $17,745,105 354

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

How They Work

Learn more
  • 01

    Assessment

    Identifying community needs and organizational priorities through data analysis and stakeholder consultation

  • 02

    Planning

    Developing strategic initiatives and allocating resources to address identified needs and opportunities

  • 03

    Implementation

    Delivering programs and services through trained staff, volunteers, and community partnerships

  • 04

    Evaluation

    Measuring outcomes and collecting feedback to improve effectiveness and accountability

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Yeshiva Of North Jersey

Primary Services

Core programs and activities addressing identified community needs through evidence-based interventions

Community Engagement

Outreach and partnership initiatives connecting stakeholders and expanding program reach

Support Services

Complementary programs and resources enhancing participant outcomes and organizational effectiveness

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Yeshiva Of North Jersey.

Rabbi Efrayim Clair Executive Director

Rabbi Efrayim Clair Executive Director

Rabbi Daniel Price Head of School
Mrs. Rena Liebman Business Administrator

Mrs. Rena Liebman Business Administrator

AS

Avraham Simcha Adler

President
SS

See Schedule Attached

See Schedule
Compensation: $818,884
AM

Adam Mermelstein

Governor
AM

Adeena Mayerfeld

Governor
AP

Allen Pfeiffer

Governor
AM

Azi Mandel

Governor
GP

Glenn Pfeiffer

Governor
HO

Henry Orlinsky

Governor
JF

Jackie Feigenbaum

Governor
JB

Jonathan Baron

VP Strategic
JN

Jonathan Neiss

Governor
JS

Jonathan Silver

Governor
MS

Menachem Schechter

VP-Developme
MW

Michael Wiederkehr

Govern0R
MR

Mordy Rothberg

Governor
NR

Nomi Rotblat

Governor
RM

Rachelle Mandelbaum

Governor
RE

Robert Erlich

Senior VP
SI

Shira Isenberg

Vice Preside
YA

Yaacov Apfelbaum

Exec. Vice P
YM

Yaacov Mayer

Financial Se
YR

Yehuda Rosenbaum

Chairman
YR

Yehuda Rosenbaum

Chairman

Milestones

1947

Organization Founded

1947

Establishment of the organization to serve community needs and advance mission

2020

Revenue Peak

2020

Reached $17,432,025 in annual revenue demonstrating organizational growth

2021

Program Expansion

2021

Expanded services and outreach to reach more beneficiaries and strengthen community impact

2024

Partnership Growth

2024

Developed strategic partnerships with organizations to leverage resources and expand reach

2026

Continued Impact

2026

Ongoing programs and services reaching communities through mission-aligned activities

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AK
Amira Kra Trustee
AJ
Andrea Jutkowitz Director
AA
Ari Ashkenas Director
AS
Ariella Schmutter Director
BC
Ben Chouake Director
CD
Chavi Diamond Director
EB
Etan Bluman Director
JR
Jeremy Rauch Director
JF
Jonathan Feder Director
JG
Josh Gottesman Director
JK
Josh Kravitz Secretary
LK
Laizer Kornwasser Trustee
MK
Miriam Kopel Director
MG
Moishe Grinfeld Trustee
NZ
Naftalee Zomberg Director
RG
Rami Glatt Director
RS
Rebecca Stein Director
SM
Sarah Mechlin Director
SG
Shira Greenberg Trustee
ST
Shira Teichman Director
SK
Shocky Klar Trustee
SD
Shoshana Dreifus Director
YK
Yitzi Karasick Trustee
YD
Yossie Davidovitch Treasurer

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$1.0M

Highest Paid

$1.0M

See Schedule Attached

Compensated Officers

1

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
See Schedule Attached See Schedule $818,884 $192,373 $1,011,257 —

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

Individual Political Donors

People from this organization who contributed to political campaigns

$250 Total Given
Other/PAC $250 (100%)
1 Contributions
$250 Avg Each

Top Individual Donors

1 Individual Donor
IS
Isaac Secemski 1 contribution • $250 avg
$250

Quick Insights

🏆
Most Active Donor Isaac Secemski with 1 contributions
🎯
Top Recipient NORPAC — $250

Data from Federal Election Commission • Individual contributions only

COVID-19 PPP Loans

Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Fully Forgiven

Total Approved

$2.4M

Total Forgiven

$2.4M

101% forgiven

Jobs Retained

202

Loan Details 1 loan

$2,382,137
Forgiven
Forgiven: $2,410,392 100%
Approved Apr 13, 2020
Lender Valley National Bank
Jobs Reported 202
Forgiven On Jun 22, 2021

Source: Small Business Administration • Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$425K Grants Received
8 Organizations

Top Funders

8 total
FI
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund
$256K
PC
PAYPAL Charitable Giving Fund
$81K
YD
Yad Dovid Inc.
$32K
AE
American Endowment Foundation
$18K
LA
Los Angeles Ladies Bikur Cholim
$14K
AO
American Online Giving Foundation Inc.
$11K
F
Fjc
$7K
M
Maalot
$7K
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund PAYPAL Charitable Giving Fund Yad Dovid Inc. American Endowment Foundation Los Angeles Ladies Bikur Cholim American Online Giving Foundation Inc. Fjc Maalot
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund PAYPAL Charitable Giving Fund Yad Dovid Inc. American Endowment Foundation Los Angeles Ladies Bikur Cholim American Online Giving Foundation Inc. Fjc Maalot

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Contact

Get in touch with Yeshiva Of North Jersey

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(201) 986-1414

Social

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666 Kinderkamack Road River Edge, NJ 07661