Kerem Shalom

What Kerem Shalom does

Kerem Shalom ("Vineyard of Peace") is a Jewish synagogue and progressive religious congregation located at 659 Elm Street in Concord, Massachusetts, serving Jewish individuals and families in Concord and surrounding western suburban Boston communities. Founded approximately in 1988, the congregation delivers weekly Shabbat services (in-person and via Zoom), High Holy Days observances, lifecycle events (b'nai mitzvah, weddings, funerals), and Hebrew School Reimagined — a once-per-week supplementary religious education program for children — alongside adult programming, teen programs, family education, and scholarship awards for high school seniors. A distinguishing capability is Deaf-accessible worship and Jewish education led by Rabbi Darby Jared Leigh, who is Deaf and contributes to published work on inclusive b'nai mitzvah practice.

The congregation operates a Salesforce-based online member portal (kerem-shalom.my.site.com) for membership management and renewals, streams services on YouTube, and engages members via weekly email, Facebook, and Instagram. Social action infrastructure includes an Immigration Task Force (with a multi-year Afghan refugee resettlement partnership with the International Institute of New England that yielded asylum approvals in summer 2023), a Racial Justice Task Force, an Antisemitism Awareness Team (accepted into the ADL's Kulanu program), a Chesed Caring Committee, and recurring food insecurity drives for Open Table.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid nonprofit model: annual membership dues (not publicly disclosed), voluntary High Holy Days donations (suggested at $540 per family, with separate tiers for non-resident members and adult non-family guests), general Tzedakah contributions processed via Donorbox (including dedicated funds such as Food Insecurity and Afghan Resettlement), and modest event fees (e.g., $5 per bag of Hamantaschen, $40 cooking classes, $10 postcard bundles). Governance is provided by a Board of Directors led by President David Luberoff, with professional clergy and education staff — including two interim appointments for 2025-2026 — and the broader member base is the organization's principal stakeholder, donor, and volunteer pool.

Name

Kerem Shalom

Legal name

Kerem Shalom

Website

https://keremshalom.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kerem Shalom is a progressive Jewish congregation in Concord, Massachusetts, delivering in-person and Zoom Shabbat services, Hebrew School Reimagined, lifecycle events, and social action programs to member families in the western suburban Boston area, funded by membership dues, donations, and event fees.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Congregation Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Other Schools and Instruction (6116)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues) (BPAGAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD), Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

Keywords

• Jewish worship services
• Hebrew school education
• Religious community programming
• Lifecycle event officiation
• Social action initiatives

Headquarters

HQ city

Concord

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from congregation members
2. High Holy Days Donations: Voluntary donations during High Holy Days, with suggested amounts of $540 per family
3. General Donations: Tzedakah (charitable) donations through Donorbox platform for various funds including Food Insecurity Fund, Afghan Resettlement Fund
4. Event Fees: Fees for special events such as Hamantaschen sales ($5 per bag), cooking classes ($40), postcard bundles ($10 per bundle of 20)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Kerem Shalom is a Jewish congregation that delivers weekly Shabbat and High Holy Days worship services (in-person and via Zoom), religious education through its Hebrew School Reimagined program for children, adult and teen learning tracks, family education, lifecycle event officiation, and social justice/community action initiatives including refugee resettlement support, food drives, and racial justice programming. The congregation is funded primarily through annual membership dues and voluntary donations, and serves Jewish individuals and families in the Concord, Massachusetts area.

Product overview

Kerem Shalom (Vineyard of Peace) is a welcoming Jewish community in Concord, MA, offering religious services, educational programs, and social justice initiatives. The organization operates primarily as a membership-based congregation with programs organized around worship, learning, and community engagement. Core offerings include weekly Shabbat services (in-person and online via Zoom), Hebrew School Reimagined for children, adult programming, teen programs, and family education. Social action programs include immigration task force support for refugee families, food insecurity initiatives benefiting Open Table, and a Racial Justice Task Force. The community also provides scholarships for high school seniors and hosts special events including the Wellspring Havdalah concert. Member services are delivered through a Salesforce-based online portal.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hebrew School Reimagined: A dynamic, once-per-week Hebrew School program that empowers students to find their own path to an authentic relationship with their Jewish heritage and identity.
• Wellspring Havdalah Concert
• Kitty Stein Memorial Scholarship
• Geisinger Scholarship

Products and services

• Shabbat Services Weekly Shabbat evening and morning services including Erev Shabbat, Tot Shabbat, and renewal-style music-filled services, offered both in-person at 659 Elm Street, Concord, MA and online via Zoom, for members and prospective members of the Jewish community.
• High Holy Days Services Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services including Erev Rosh Hashanah, Kol Nidre, Yizkor memorial service, Torah study, and community break fast, supported through suggested donations.
• Lifecycle Events Ceremonies and celebrations for significant life events including b'nai mitzvah (with specialized programs for children with disabilities), weddings, and funerals officiated by clergy.
• Hebrew School Reimagined A dynamic, once-per-week Hebrew School program for preschool through high school students that empowers students to find their own path to an authentic relationship with their Jewish heritage and identity, with music education by the Interim Cantorial Soloist.
• Adult Programming Educational, cultural, spiritual, and social opportunities for adults including book discussions, Israel Conversations Group, Growing Older in Community, and leadership development.
• Teen Programs Programming specifically designed for teenagers within the Jewish community.
• Family Education Educational programs designed for families to learn together about Jewish heritage and traditions.
• Member Portal Salesforce-based online portal for members to renew membership, access community resources, and receive member communications.
• Immigration Task Force Support Ongoing congregational support for refugee families including housing assistance, healthcare navigation, employment support, pro-bono legal assistance for asylum applications, and community integration programs.
• Food Insecurity Programs Food drives and direct support for the Open Table food pantry, including holiday food drives that collected a record 1,250 pounds of goods in 2025.
• Racial Justice Task Force Community initiatives addressing racial equity including voter outreach (1,800 letters/postcards and 3,600 contacts to underrepresented voters), book discussions, film screenings, and educational programs on systemic racism.
• Scholarships Scholarship programs including the Kitty Stein Memorial Scholarship and Geisinger Award for Kerem Shalom and Concord-Carlisle high school seniors demonstrating community service and commitment to Tikkun Olam (four seniors in 2025).
• Wellspring Havdalah Concert Participatory Havdalah concert featuring musical guests and community singing for spiritual renewal and Shabbat celebration (January 2026 concert drew approximately 200 in-person attendees plus 66+ on Zoom).

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• International Institute of New EnglandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2021Provided pro-bono legal assistance for Afghan refugee family to file Green Card applications. The refugee family received asylum approvals in summer 2023.
• HIAScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKerem Shalom participated in HIAS Refugee Shabbat and joined over 1,100 American clergy in signing HIAS statement supporting immigrants and refugees.
• League of Women Voters of Concord/CarlisleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-sponsored voter rights and voter suppression educational programs with Kerem Shalom's Racial Justice Task Force.
• T'ruahcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRabbi Darby attended T'ruah convening in Washington D.C. to learn, strategize, and strengthen commitment to protecting democracy and immigrant rights.
• Bend the ArcminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-sponsored Jews Demand: ICE OUT! National Day of Action with T'ruah and Bend the Arc.
• Open TablecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal food pantry receiving regular food donations and support from Kerem Shalom's food drives. Record-breaking 1,250 pounds collected in 2025.
• Household GoodsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFurniture and household goods donation drive for Afghan refugee families and others in need in the area.
• Anti-Defamation League (ADL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKerem Shalom's Antisemitism Awareness Team was accepted into the Kulanu program of the ADL.
• Voices Against Violence / South Middlesex Opportunity Council (SMOC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHoliday Cheer Project supporting children whose families are impacted by domestic or sexual violence.
• Congregation Or Atid (Wayland)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-sponsored understanding IHRA Definition of Antisemitism program with Kerem Shalom.
• Congregation Beth Elohim (Acton)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-sponsored MLK Day commemoration event with Rabbi Rachael Bregman.
• Jewish Family & Children's Services (JF&CS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-presented three-part series on Aging and Dying with Dignity and Clarity with Rabbi Darby and JF&CS.
• Concord Against AntisemitismcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization working to address antisemitism in Concord; Rabbi Darby participated in rally.
• Lincoln Public SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAfghan refugee sisters found employment in the cafeteria of Lincoln Public Schools.
• Massachusetts League of Women VotersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresented voter rights and voter suppression discussion with KS Racial Justice Task Force.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCcyzgAcpDQ_USJbxhQxjd4A
• Facebookfacebook.com/Kerem-Shalom-Vineyard-of-Peace-109695967429416
• Instagraminstagram.com/keremshalomconcord
• Xx.com/keremshalom
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kerem-shalom

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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