CONGREGATION BETH-EL ZEDECK FOUNDATION INC

What CONGREGATION BETH-EL ZEDECK FOUNDATION INC does

Congregation Beth-El Zedeck Foundation Inc (BEZ) is a nonprofit Conservative/Reconstructionist Jewish synagogue located at 600 W. 70th Street in Indianapolis, Indiana. The organization operates as a community-led religious institution with approximately 11 employees, offering Shabbat and holiday worship services (Friday at 6:00 p.m. and Saturday at 10:00 a.m.), full lifecycle programming from Brit Milah through funeral and cemetery services, and educational programs spanning the Muma and Grandpa Beth-El Zedeck Early Childhood Center (infants through pre-kindergarten), Religious School, and Adult Education through the Alan and Linda Cohen Center for Jewish Learning and Living. The synagogue is formally affiliated with both the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ) and the Jewish Reconstructionist Federation, positioning it as a hybrid institution that combines traditional Conservative practice with an evolving, progressive Jewish identity.

The organization generates revenue through three primary streams: (1) donations and charitable contributions across 30+ designated funds (general operating, memorial funds, the Beth-El Zedeck Foundation, and the Dor l'Dor Legacy Society for planned giving), (2) Early Childhood Center tuition billed annually with tiered pricing based on age and days per week ($6,417–$15,250 per school year, with a 20% member discount and 10% sibling discount) plus weekly summer camp fees ($155–$420/week), and (3) membership dues for synagogue affiliation. No proprietary technology, mobile application, or AI capabilities are disclosed; the digital infrastructure is limited to the bez613.org website, Facebook, Twitter/X, YouTube live streaming for remote service participation, and standard online donation/payment processing.

Go-to-market is community-driven with no external sales motion. The institution operates as part of a 14-organization Indianapolis Jewish ecosystem and participates in interfaith social action programs, including a 30+ year partnership with Cathedral Soup Kitchen and annual Habitat for Humanity builds. Distribution is primarily direct and in-person at the Indianapolis campus, supplemented by self-serve live streaming for remote congregants. Marketing channels are predominantly organic social (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube) plus a content-driven website.

Name

CONGREGATION BETH-EL ZEDECK FOUNDATION INC

Legal name

Congregation Beth-El Zedeck Foundation Inc

Website

https://bez613.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BEZ is a Conservative/Reconstructionist Jewish synagogue in Indianapolis serving Jewish families and individuals with worship services, early childhood education, religious school, adult education, lifecycle events, and social action programs. Revenue comes from donations, ECC tuition, and membership dues.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious and Educational Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Jewish religious services
• Early childhood education
• Religious school education
• Jewish lifecycle events
• Community volunteer programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Primary revenue stream through various designated funds including general operating donations, memorial funds, and the Beth-El Zedeck Foundation. Multiple funds with minimum donation requirements ranging from $5 to $25.
2. Early Childhood Center Tuition: Tuition fees for infant through pre-kindergarten care and education. School year and summer camp programs with tiered pricing based on age, days per week, and dismissal time. Members receive 20% discount.
3. Membership Dues: Synagogue membership providing access to services, programming, and community. Membership page referenced but specific dues not disclosed.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Congregation Beth-El Zedeck is a Conservative/Reconstructionist Jewish synagogue in Indianapolis that delivers weekly Shabbat and holiday worship services, full lifecycle ceremonies (Brit Milah, baby naming, conversions, weddings, funerals, Yahrzeits), and a continuum of Jewish education from an Early Childhood Center through Religious School and Adult Education. The organization also runs structured social action programs including the Cathedral Soup Kitchen partnership and Habitat for Humanity interfaith builds.

Product overview

Congregation Beth-El Zedeck is a Conservative/Reconstructionist Jewish synagogue offering religious, educational, and community services. The organization operates as a single unified institution with its main website serving as a portal for worship services, educational programming (including an Early Childhood Center, Religious School, and Adult Education), lifecycle event support (Bar/Bat Mitzvah preparation, weddings, funerals), volunteer opportunities, and donation/fund management. The core offering is religious worship and community programming, supported by educational services and various charitable initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Beth-El Zedeck Foundation: Foundation that supports the religious, educational, and social aims of the Congregation, as well as improvements to the physical property of the synagogue.
• Muma and Grandpa Beth-El Zedeck Early Childhood Center
• Manuel & Diana Leve Early Childhood Summer Camp
• Dor l'Dor Legacy Society

Products and services

• Shabbat and Worship Services Weekly Shabbat services held Friday at 6:00 p.m. and Saturday at 10:00 a.m., plus High Holy Days services, healing prayers, daily minyan, and special holiday observances for congregants and visitors.
• Bar/Bat Mitzvah Preparation Resources Educational resources and preparation materials for students undergoing Bar or Bat Mitzvah, including Siddur prayers checklists, Torah and Haftarah blessing recordings, and trope instruction audio files created by Cantor Melissa Cohen.
• Muma and Grandpa Beth-El Zedeck Early Childhood Center Play-based early childhood education program for infants through pre-kindergarten (3 months to 6 years), located in the Ethel and Harry Glanzman Youth Pavilion, with full-day and part-day options and tiered tuition pricing.
• Religious School Formal religious education program for children and adolescents, including confirmation classes, with an annual New York Trip for confirmands.
• Adult Education Jewish learning programs for adults through the Alan and Linda Cohen Center for Jewish Learning and Living, supporting intellectual, cultural, and spiritual programming.
• Volunteer and Social Action Programs Community service initiatives including Cathedral Soup Kitchen on Christmas Day, Habitat for Humanity interfaith builds, Mitzvah Meals delivery, Pride inclusivity programs, JCC Earth Day participation, and Reverse Tashlich environmental cleanup.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, moderate and minor.

• United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal affiliation providing connection to the Conservative Judaism movement. USCJ is the umbrella organization for Conservative Jewish congregations.
• Jewish Reconstructionist FederationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal affiliation aligning with the Reconstructionist approach to Judaism, emphasizing the evolving nature of Jewish religious civilization.
• Harold Grinspoon Foundation - LIFE & LEGACY ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Indianapolis Jewish community, including Beth-El Zedeck, was selected as a LIFE & LEGACY program partner. The program supports endowment and legacy giving through the Dor l'Dor Legacy Society.
• Habitat for HumanitymoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual interfaith build project bringing together multiple congregations to construct affordable housing. Beth-El Zedeck volunteers work alongside other faith communities.
• Cathedral Soup KitchenmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerOver 30-year partnership where Beth-El Zedeck congregants cook and serve meals on Christmas Day. Funded through the Sidney Maurer Memorial Feed the Hungry Fund.
• Indianapolis Jewish Community Center (JCC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-participation in annual Earth Day celebration hosted by the JCC, where Beth-El Zedeck hosts educational crafts and sustainability activities.
• Keshet OnlineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnline resources partner providing additional Jewish learning and religious content accessible to congregants.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Congregation Rodfei Shalom: Established Conservative synagogue in another US metro serving a comparable member demographic with religious school, ECC, and lifecycle events. Benchmark for Conservative synagogue operations at scale.
• Jewish Community Center of Indianapolis: Larger community-wide Jewish institution offering programming, early childhood education, fitness, and cultural events. Co-participates with BEZ in events like Earth Day and overlaps on ECC-age programming.
• Congregation Beth El - Bethesda: Large Conservative synagogue offering a full ecosystem of worship, education, and social action. Comparable in scope of programming and lifecycle services.

Others

• United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ): Denominational umbrella organization for Conservative congregations. Sets standards, provides resources, and represents BEZ's primary institutional affiliation.
• Reconstructing Judaism (formerly Jewish Reconstructionist Federation): Organizational home of the Reconstructionist movement and BEZ's second denominational affiliation. Provides programming, rabbinic support, and movement-level resources.
• Harold Grinspoon Foundation - LIFE & LEGACY: Foundation operating the LIFE & LEGACY endowment-building program in which BEZ participates. Relevant peer as program operator and ecosystem partner for synagogue fundraising.

Emerging players

• Beth Sholom Congregation: Mid-sized Conservative/Reform-leaning synagogue serving a regional Jewish community with comparable religious school and lifecycle programming. Similar scale and operational model.

Direct peers

• Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation: Reform Jewish congregation in Indianapolis offering worship, religious education, and lifecycle services to the same metro Jewish community. Direct competitor for members and donors in the same geography.
• Etz Chaim - Indianapolis: Conservative Jewish congregation in the Indianapolis metro providing worship, education, and lifecycle services. Overlaps with BEZ for membership and ECC enrollment within the same geography.
• Congregation B'nai Torah: Conservative Jewish congregation in Indianapolis, also affiliated with USCJ. Most direct comparable given the same denomination, same city, and similar full lifecycle programming model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BEZ_Indy
• YouTubeyoutube.com/congregationbethelzedeck
• Facebookfacebook.com/CongregationBEZ
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/congregation-beth-el-zedeck-foundation-inc

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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