Congregation Anshai Torah

What Congregation Anshai Torah does

Congregation Anshai Torah is a Conservative Jewish synagogue in Plano, Texas serving more than 550 member families across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. The congregation traces its origin to 1980 and was formally constituted via a 1998 merger, and is affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. It operates as a religious nonprofit with approximately 28 employees, including clergy, early-childhood educators, and administrative staff.

Its core offerings span the full lifecycle. Early childhood education serves children from 3 months through pre-K, with the Early Education Director carrying a 25-year tenure. K-6th grade learners participate in a religious school, while 7th-12th graders are served by Hebrew High (the DeReKH program). Adult programming includes men's club, Sisterhood, Hazak (seniors), Adult Education, and family programming, complemented by lifecycle services covering birth, b'nai mitzvah, weddings, and end-of-life observance. A dedicated cemetery section at Restland Memorial Park, Tree of Life entries, and yahrzeit memorial plaques create permanent identification infrastructure.

The underlying technology stack is conventional nonprofit SaaS: Squarespace for the public website, ShulCloud for membership and donations administration, Zoom for virtual services, and YouTube for streamed services. Revenue mechanics combine annual membership dues, preschool and religious school tuition, lifecycle fees, men's club and Sisterhood contributions, memorial gifts, and dedicated giving campaigns including a Chai Membership Program and current Torah restoration initiative. Distribution is primarily local with virtual extensions via streaming, and the new Jewish Music for All (JMA) program opens a non-membership revenue line to the broader Dallas Jewish community.

Name

Congregation Anshai Torah

Legal name

Congregation Anshai Torah

Website

https://anshaitorah.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Congregation Anshai Torah is a Conservative Jewish synagogue in Plano, Texas serving 550+ member families in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Founded in 1980 and formed via merger in 1998, it delivers preschool, religious school, Hebrew High, lifecycle, and adult programming supported by membership dues, tuition, and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Organization / Synagogue Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (813110), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Religious services
• Jewish education
• Lifecycle ceremonies
• Preschool programs
• Community synagogue

Headquarters

HQ city

Plano

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues that provide access to synagogue services, religious school enrollment, lifecycle event coordination, and community programs. The Chai Membership Program allows members to contribute above standard dues to support fellow congregants who may have financial difficulties.
2. Preschool and Religious School Tuition: Early childhood education program for children ages 3 months to 5 years, Religious School for K-6th grade, and Hebrew High for 7th-12th graders. Programs run on academic calendar with tuition charged per student.
3. Donations and Memorial Gifts: One-time and recurring donations to general fund supporting youth programs, Shabbat services, synagogue schools, community programs, facilities, and staff. Specific funds include Kiddush Fund ($36), Tree of Life leaf purchases ($180) and rocks ($540), Yahrzeit Memorial Plaques, and cemetery plot sales. Illustrated Torah Project offers opportunities at various levels: A Pasuk for $360, an Aliyah for $720, or a Sedra for $1800.
4. CATS in College Program: Free program for children of members; non-member friends/grandchildren can participate for $180 donation. Program sends care packages and gift cards to college students.
5. Men's Club Membership: Annual dues of $40 per year, with first year free for new members. Covers access to events including Scotch-Tasting Seder, Beer Tasting, Football in the Sukkah, and supports scholarship fund.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Congregation Anshai Torah is a Conservative Jewish synagogue that delivers religious worship services (Shabbat, daily minyan, holidays), tiered Jewish education from preschool through Hebrew High and adult learning, lifecycle event officiation (bar/bat mitzvah, weddings, brit milah, mourning support), and community programming (Hazak seniors, Men's Club, Sisterhood, CATS in College, family programs). Membership-based services are offered in-person at the Plano, Texas campus and streamed online via Zoom and YouTube.

Product overview

Congregation Anshai Torah is a Conservative Jewish synagogue serving over 550 families in Plano, Texas since 1980. The organization offers a comprehensive portfolio of religious and community services organized as a unified community center model. Core offerings include Early Childhood Education (Preschool for ages 3 months to 5 years), Religious School (K-6), Hebrew High (7th-12th grade), and Adult Education programs. Lifecycle event services encompass Bar/Bat Mitzvah preparation, Wedding Services, Birth Ceremonies (B'rit Milah/Simchat Bat), and Mourning Support (Walking Through Loss). Community programming includes Daily Minyan and Shabbat Services (both in-person and online via Zoom/YouTube), as well as affinity groups: Hazak (55+ adults), Men's Club, Sisterhood, CATS in College, and Family Programming (Little League, All Stars, Shabbat Mishpacha). Additional offerings include The Hangout afterschool program, Cemetery Plots at Restland Memorial Park, Tree of Life memorial purchases, Yahrzeit Memorial Plaques, Chai Membership Program for financial support, and the Illustrated Torah Project legacy opportunity.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Childhood Education (Preschool) Nurturing Jewish preschool for children ages 3 months to 5 years, offering flexible full and part-time scheduling with low child-to-educator ratios, combining secular and Judaic learning; includes kosher lunch, snacks, specialty classes, and the Camp Ruach summer program.
• Religious School Jewish education program for Kindergarten through 6th grade students focusing on Hebrew language, prayer, holidays, Torah, Jewish rituals, ethics, history, and connection to Israel.
• Hebrew High (DeReKH) Jewish identity program for 7th-12th graders combining dynamic classes, service projects, and trips to New Orleans, Manhattan/Ellis Island, and Israel, preparing students to be active Jewish leaders. Tuition $1,075 per student for the 2026-2027 school year.
• Adult Education Courses for adults to deepen understanding of Jewish faith, traditions, and Hebrew language, including Tanakh class, Women's Torah Study, and special Shabbat services.
• Daily Minyan Daily prayer services available in-person and via Zoom, supporting those saying Kaddish and providing community connection.
• Shabbat Services Friday evening Kabbalat Shabbat and Saturday morning services with Torah reading, available in-person and live-streamed via YouTube for remote participation.
• Bar/Bat Mitzvah Program Two-year preparation journey for students and families including Torah learning, trope, prayers, and a mitzvah project, culminating in the Bar/Bat Mitzvah ceremony.
• Wedding Services Jewish wedding ceremonies including Tish, Bedecken, Chuppah ceremony with Seven Blessings, ring exchange, Ketubah reading, and breaking of the glass.
• Birth Ceremonies (B'rit Milah / Simchat Bat) Traditional ceremonies welcoming newborns including B'rit Milah for boys on the eighth day and Simchat Bat for girls, with optional synagogue naming ceremonies.
• Walking Through Loss (Mourning Support) Structured mourning support including Kriya, Shiva, Shloshim, daily Kaddish recitation, and unveiling ceremonies guided by Jewish tradition.
• Hazak (55+ Community) Community organization for adults 55+ offering social events, educational workshops, service projects, and spiritual enrichment with over 250 members.
• Men's Club Men's organization connecting members through religious, cultural, and social programming including Scotch-Tasting Seder, Beer Tasting, Football in the Sukkah, and a scholarship fund; annual dues $40 (first year free for new members).
• Sisterhood Women's organization offering personal growth, leadership opportunities, and meaningful friendships through social networking, community contributions, and Jewish learning.
• CATS in College Program connecting college students to Anshai Torah with care packages and gift cards; free for children of members and $180 donation for non-member friends/grandchildren.
• Family Programming Family-oriented programs including Little League (Junior Congregation for kindergarten and under), All Stars (1st-6th grade Junior Congregation), and Shabbat Mishpacha (family Shabbat experience).
• The Hangout (Afterschool Program) Afterschool program providing school pickup, certified teachers for homework assistance, and a fun, engaging environment for students.
• Cemetery Plots Jewish cemetery plots in a dedicated section at Restland Memorial Park (13005 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75243) available for purchase by members.
• Tree of Life Commemorations Memorial art display allowing members to purchase personalized leaves ($180) or rocks ($540) to commemorate births, weddings, anniversaries, or honor special people; permanent display visible to all entering the shul.
• Yahrzeit Memorial Plaque Memorial wall plaque program on the north wall of the sanctuary for commemorating beloved family members.
• Illustrated Torah Project Legacy giving opportunity with options including a Pasuk for $360, an Aliyah for $720, or a Sedra for $1,800, with artwork corresponding to the Shabbat of the simcha.

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Temple Emanu-El (Dallas): Historic, large Reform congregation in Dallas offering preschool, religious school, and adult programming. Competes for high-involvement Jewish families in the broader Dallas metro and historically anchors a segment of the same communal pipeline.
• Jewish Community Center of Dallas (Aaron Family JCC): Large Jewish communal facility in North Dallas offering preschool, camp, fitness, and senior programming that competes for the same household budget and family engagement time as Anshai Torah's preschool, afterschool program, and Hazak senior offerings.

Others

• Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas: Umbrella communal organization that allocates philanthropic dollars across Dallas-area synagogues, day schools, and Jewish agencies. Shapes the funding environment and competitive positioning for synagogues like Anshai Torah.

Direct peers

• Congregation Shearith Israel: Conservative synagogue in the Dallas area affiliated with USCJ, offering similar worship, education (preschool through Hebrew High), and lifecycle programming to the same regional Jewish family demographic as Anshai Torah.
• Temple Shalom: Large Reform synagogue serving North Dallas/Plano with preschool, religious school, and family programming. Directly competes for the same affluent Jewish families in the Collin County submarket, offering a comparable one-stop congregational model.
• Akiba Academy: Jewish day school (EC-8) in Dallas, affiliated with the Conservative movement and serving many of the same families who consider Anshai Torah's preschool and religious school. Direct competition for tuition-driven Jewish education spend in the metro.
• Congregation Beth Torah: Conservative synagogue in the North Dallas corridor offering preschool, religious school, and lifecycle programming. One of the closest like-for-like Conservative peers competing for the same suburban Collin County Jewish families.

Regional players

• Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Dallas: Conservative-affiliated Jewish day school in the Dallas area that competes directly with Anshai Torah's preschool for tuition-driven early-childhood Jewish education, drawing from a partially overlapping family base.
• Young Israel of Plano: Modern Orthodox synagogue serving Orthodox-identified families in Plano and surrounding Collin County. Competes for a narrower Orthodox-leaning segment of the same North Dallas Jewish family market.

Emerging players

• Chabad Lubavitch of Plano/Collin County: Orthodox outreach Chabad house actively serving the same Plano and Collin County Jewish families Anshai Torah targets, with younger-skewing programming and strong appeal to less-affiliated families. Represents a structural competitive threat in the same micro-geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCd-RISai37I3JkZs3jiQbtA
• Facebookfacebook.com/419163944789263
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/congregation-anshai-torah

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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