Torah Umesorah

What Torah Umesorah does

Torah Umesorah is a 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 1944 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, that serves as the national coordinating body for Torah education across North American Jewish day schools, yeshivos, and Bais Yaakovs. Its mission is to ensure that every Jewish child in these institutions receives the highest standards of Torah education, and it does so by supporting schools, training teachers, and providing direct services to children and families. Core offerings span four areas: (1) School Development services including consulting visits (371 visits across 246 schools in 90 cities), the National Conference of Yeshiva Principals (men's and women's divisions), the Aaleh division for Chassidic schools, and the Leadership and Fundraising Academy; (2) Teacher support through seven Educational Resource Centers in Brooklyn, Monsey, Lakewood, Chicago, Los Angeles, Toronto, and Manchester (25,700 annual visits), the Aish Dos Leadership Institute (870 graduates, 596 placed as educators), the Chevras Yesud Ma'aloh principal fellowship (209 graduates), and the free Chinuch.org digital platform (1.2 million downloads, 40,000 users, 90 countries); (3) Child services including Yaldei Yisroel student placement (110 students placed), Division of Special Services, Mashgiach Training Program, CounterForce counseling (600 students/families served), and Project Hemshech mentorship (86% of graduates continuing in Torah-true education); and (4) Community outreach through Project Seed (112 communities, 500 volunteers) and Community Development programs (40 communities).

The organization operates as a pure donation-funded non-profit with no fees charged for core educational services; it monetizes exclusively through 16+ designated charitable funds covering specific programs and divisions. Revenue mechanics are donation-driven rather than transaction-based, and no pricing models or disclosed financial figures are available. Distribution combines seven physical Teacher Centers, a national in-school consulting service, the Chinuch.org self-serve digital platform, the 69th Annual National Convention (1,400+ educators), and a Job Board/Placement Department connecting schools with educator candidates. Customer segments include Yeshivos/day schools (institutional buyers of consulting and training), teachers/Rebbeim/Morah (training and resources), Jewish children (placement and counseling), unaffiliated communities (outreach), and educators worldwide (digital content).

Torah Umesorah's technology footprint is centered on Chinuch.org as a digital distribution platform rather than proprietary AI or software products. The organization competes less on technology and more on institutional legitimacy (Vaad Roshei Yeshiva governance), community embeddedness, and the scale of its training pipeline and physical distribution network. Headcount is reported at 51-100 employees, and operations span the US, Canada, and the UK, with global digital reach via Chinuch.org.

Name

Torah Umesorah

Legal name

Torah Umesorah

Website

https://torahumesorah.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1944

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Torah Umesorah is a Brooklyn-based 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 1944 that serves as the national coordinating body for North American Torah day-school education, supporting 760 schools, 20,000 teachers, and 260,000 children through seven Teacher Centers, the Chinuch.org digital platform, professional training programs, student services, and community outreach.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Education Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

Keywords

• Religious education services
• Teacher training programs
• Curriculum publishing
• School administration consulting
• Student placement services

Headquarters

HQ city

Brooklyn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, Torah Umesorah operates primarily through donations from individuals, foundations, and community members. The donation page lists various designated funds including General Donation, Aaleh, Aish Dos, Annual National Leadership Convention, Annual Presidents Conference, various community initiatives, Counterforce, Educational Resource Centers, Project Seed, Publications, School Development and Growth, Special Services, Walder Education, Yaldei Yisroel, and Zechor Yemos Olam.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Torah Umesorah is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that supports Torah/Jewish day school education across North America through a comprehensive ecosystem of programs. Core offerings include seven Educational Resource Centers providing teacher training and materials, the Chinuch.org digital platform for free teacher-created resources, professional development institutes (Aish Dos for Rebbeim, Chevras Yesud Ma'aloh for principals), student support services (placement, counseling, mentoring), school development consulting, and community outreach programs.

Product overview

Torah Umesorah is a non-profit educational organization serving Jewish schools with a comprehensive portfolio of interconnected programs. The core offerings include: Educational Resource Centers providing physical teacher support and Chinuch.org for digital teacher resources; Publications including textbooks, Hamechanech magazine, and Portals newsletter; and professional development programs (Aish Dos Leadership Institute for Rebbeim, Chevras Yesud Ma'aloh fellowships for principals, Leadership and Fundraising Academy). Student support services include Yaldei Yisroel placement, Special Services coordination, Mashgiach Training, CounterForce counseling, Project Hemshech mentoring, Project Seed outreach, and Community Development. School development services encompass visits, consultations, Aaleh for Chassidic schools, and the National Conference of Yeshiva Principals. Additional offerings include the Annual Convention, Ask the Expert, and Job Board placement services. Together, these programs serve 760 schools, 20,000 teachers, and 260,000 children across North America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Walder Education Pavilion: Educational resource center located in Skokie, IL providing teacher training and educational materials
• Chinuch.org
• Aish Dos
• Chevras Yesud Ma'aloh
• Zechor Yemos Olam (ZYO)
• Yaldei Yisroel
• CounterForce
• Project Seed
• Project Hemshech

Products and services

• Educational Resource Centers (Teacher Centers) Seven physical teacher centers providing classroom materials, computer labs, libraries, graphics division, professional seminars, and school staff meeting support across Brooklyn, Monsey, Lakewood, Chicago (Skokie via Walder Education Pavilion), Los Angeles, Toronto, and Manchester. Centers host Make-It-and-Take-It Rooms and support 25,700 visits annually.
• Chinuch.org Digital database of free teacher-created resources and materials for Limudei Kodesh including curricula, projects, workbooks, worksheets, and educator collaboration forums. Since 2019 the platform has recorded 1.2 million downloads from 40,000 registered users across 90 countries.
• Publications Educational publications catalog of 1,230+ items including textbooks, workbooks, CDs, videos, teacher guides, worksheets, posters, and incentives distributed worldwide, plus the Hamechanech quarterly magazine for educators and the Portals newsletter.
• Aish Dos Leadership Institute Annual training program for Rebbeim with year-long classes and seminars to help them reach, engage, and inspire every student. Considered the national standard for Torah educational excellence, with 870 graduates and 596 going on to assume educator positions.
• Chevras Yesud Ma'aloh Principal Fellowship National fellowships program training principals in leadership skills including vision development, instructional leadership, teaching strategies, classroom observation, coaching teachers, and parent interaction over a two-year intensive fellowship. Has produced 209 principal fellows.
• Zechor Yemos Olam (ZYO) Holocaust Education Program Holocaust education program training 100 teachers annually through regional seminars, a year-long Fellowship with Poland trip, resource publications, and documentary films shown at over 300 schools annually.
• Yaldei Yisroel Student Placement Student placement division assisting children with academic, social, or behavioral challenges in finding appropriate school placements, providing mentors, tutors, therapists, and overseeing student progress. 110 students placed annually.
• Division of Special Services Training and placement of Special Education Coordinators who work with principals, teachers, providers, therapists, and parents to maximize utilization of essential services for children requiring special education. 350 Special Education teachers enriched through seminars.
• Mashgiach Training Program Training program for Mashgichim (spiritual/emotional guides) to assist yeshivos with students struggling socially or emotionally, covering stages of development, learning disabilities, emotional disorders, and mental health issues.
• CounterForce Counseling, therapy, mentoring, and preventive services provided by social workers and guidance counselors based in schools throughout the New York metropolitan area. Served 600 students and families.
• Project Hemshech Mentoring program for junior high through post-high school students strengthening commitment to Torah education through partnerships with mentors for personal study and social activities. 350 students currently learning with a mentor; 86% of graduates continue to Torah-true education.
• Project Seed Summer outreach program where yeshiva students and Kollel couples instill Torah values in unaffiliated communities through Torah study, recreational events, and day camps across North America. Operates in 112 communities with 500 volunteers.
• Community Development and Outreach Department enabling Torah study and observance in growing Jewish communities by founding and funding Community Kollelim, Shuls, Rabbinical leaders, Outreach Centers, and other institutions promoting Torah life. Operates in 40 communities with 50 Rabbonim serving in Shuls.
• School Development and Growth Services Multiple visitations, consultations, training, and special events enabling school development through staff training, curriculum development, board and parent body management, coaching, personnel placement, and strategic planning. 371 visits and consultations in 246 schools across 90 cities.
• Aaleh (Chassidic Schools Division) Division of Chassidic schools providing visits, consultations, networking sessions, professional development seminars, mentoring, and Yiddish resource materials tailored to Yiddish-speaking schools. Made 155 visits to Chassidic schools.
• National Conference of Yeshiva Principals (NCYP) Forum for principals to network, receive Torah Umesorah assistance, and professional training through conferences and conventions, with separate Men's and Women's divisions. The Men's NCYP enriches 500 principals and teachers at regional conferences; the Women's Division provides training for 1,200 educators.
• Leadership and Fundraising Academy Professional training program developing young men to become Executive Directors or Development Directors, covering leadership, management, coaching, budget, communications, strategic planning, finance, and fundraising. Has produced 63 graduates and provided consultancy services to 125 schools.
• Annual National Convention Largest chinuch convention featuring Pre-Convention Leadership Track, main convention for professional growth and networking, and Chinuch Expo for education-based providers. The 69th Annual Convention drew 1,400 educators.
• Ask the Expert Q&A service connecting users with professional teachers and experts for guidance on educational matters.
• Job Board Online job board connecting educators with available positions in Torah schools, with placement department services providing candidate coaching and referral services.

Quantifiable outcome

• 760 schools served with 20,000 teachers reaching 260,000 children
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers27 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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AI maturity

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Catapult LearningminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatapult Learning is listed as a Proud Educational Partner of Torah Umesorah. The nature of the partnership appears to be collaborative educational support, though specific details of the partnership arrangement are not detailed on the website.

Scale indicators30 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• NCSY (National Conference of Synagogue Youth): NCSY is the OU's Orthodox youth engagement program, running programming for teens, summer programs, and outreach to unaffiliated Jewish teens. Comparable to Torah Umesorah's Project Seed outreach mission, though NCSY is more teen-focused than school-coordination focused.
• Yeshiva University (RIETS/MTA): Yeshiva University includes RIETS (rabbinical ordination) and undergraduate schools with strong teacher-training programs. Comparable as a producer of Jewish educators feeding into Torah Umesorah's school network, though YU operates schools directly rather than supporting them.

Broad incumbents

• Prizmah: Center for Jewish Day Schools: Prizmah is the umbrella network for Jewish day schools across the denominational spectrum, offering professional development, advocacy, and thought leadership. Comparable to Torah Umesorah as a Jewish day school support organization, though broader in denominational scope (not Orthodox-specific).
• Agudath Israel of America: Agudath Israel is the umbrella Haredi advocacy and services organization, including coordination of day schools, yeshivos, and community institutions. Comparable to Torah Umesorah as an Orthodox institutional coordinator, though broader in scope (advocacy, social services).
• Orthodox Union (OU): The Orthodox Union is the largest Orthodox Jewish umbrella organization, running youth programs (NCSY), kashrut supervision, advocacy, and synagogue services. Comparable as an Orthodox institutional pillar with overlapping reach into the same schools, families, and community infrastructure.
• Hillel International: Hillel is the largest Jewish campus organization, serving college students at 550+ campuses. Comparable as a Jewish educational support organization with a wide physical footprint and centralized programming model, though focused on higher-ed rather than K-12.

Direct peers

• The Jewish Education Project: The Jewish Education Project serves Jewish schools, educators, and families with professional development, educational consulting, and content resources. Direct parallel to Torah Umesorah's school/teacher support model, focused on the New York area and broader non-Orthodox community.

Others

• Association of Jewish Libraries: AJL supports Jewish libraries and educational content curation across schools and communities. Comparable as a Jewish educational content/community organization with adjacent mission to Torah Umesorah's publications and resources arm.
• Jewish Federation of North America: JFNA is the umbrella fundraising and community-services body for North American Jewish communities, with extensive education grants. Comparable as a funder/convener in Jewish education, though broader in mission (social services, advocacy).

Emerging players

• Catapult Learning: Catapult Learning is a K-12 educational services provider (tutoring, intervention, professional development) listed as a "Proud Educational Partner" of Torah Umesorah. Comparable as an education services partner operating in adjacent territory to Torah Umesorah's teacher training programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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