Conservative Synagogue Adath Israel of Riverdale

What Conservative Synagogue Adath Israel of Riverdale does

Conservative Synagogue Adath Israel of Riverdale (CSAIR) is an inclusive, egalitarian Conservative Jewish congregation founded in 1954 and headquartered at 475 West 250th Street in the Riverdale neighborhood of the Bronx, New York. The synagogue serves approximately 475 member households, providing weekly Shabbat and holiday services, lifecycle events (b'nai mitzvah, weddings, funerals), pastoral care, and a multi-generational programming portfolio spanning the Young Children's Family Program (ages 0-4), the Marsha Dane Stern Hebrew School (grades K-7), teen engagement via a BBYO chapter and Madrichim program, and the Gerson D. Cohen Institute for Adult Jewish Learning. The congregation is led by Rabbi Barry Dov Katz, Rabbi Katie Greenberg (Rabbi-Director of Engagement & Programming), Cantor Elizabeth Stevens, and Executive Director Shane Dolch, supported by a small staff of six employees.

The synagogue's underlying technology platform is ShulCloud, a proprietary content management system purpose-built for synagogues, which powers the CSAIR website, member accounts, online payments, calendar, and communications, with Google Sign-In SSO. Notable heritage assets include Holocaust Torah Scroll MST #1515 (written c. 1851 in Bohemia), held on permanent loan from the Memorial Scrolls Trust since 1977 with a mantle designed by Judaica artist Ita Aber, and an Online Cookbook compiled from virtual programming. Distribution channels combine in-person programming at the Bronx site with live-streamed services via YouTube, social media presence (Facebook, Instagram), and email newsletters.

CSAIR's business model is a diversified nonprofit revenue mix anchored by recurring membership dues and supplemented by tiered Hebrew School tuition (members $765-$1,765; non-members $1,100-$2,100 for 2026-2027), donations and tzedakah across multiple named funds, the annual Spring Fling Gala fundraiser (which exceeded its $70,000 goal in 2026 via tiered journal ads priced $50-$10,000 and ticket sales), the Sisterhood Judaica Gift Shop, and the Passport to Jewish Education scholarship program. The organization is governed by a Board of Trustees and operates without parent-company, private-equity, or venture-capital ownership; no stock ticker exists.

Name

Conservative Synagogue Adath Israel of Riverdale

Legal name

Conservative Synagogue Adath Israel of Riverdale

Website

https://csair.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Conservative Synagogue Adath Israel of Riverdale (CSAIR) is a nonprofit Conservative Jewish congregation in Riverdale, Bronx, founded in 1954, serving approximately 475 member households through religious services, K-7 Hebrew School, adult Jewish learning, teen programming, social action, and Israel engagement.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bronx

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Annual Gala Fundraiser: CSAIR holds an annual Spring Fling Gala to raise funds for general operating expenses. The 2026 Gala exceeded its $70,000 goal through ticket sales, journal ads, and donations.
2. Membership Dues: Synagogue membership fees supporting operations and programs.
3. Hebrew School Tuition: Tuition revenue from Hebrew School programs for grades K-7, with differentiated pricing for members vs non-members.
4. Donations and Tzedakah: Various donation options including Aliyah donations, Rabbi's Discretionary Fund, Cantor fund, General Donations, Kiddush sponsorship, Security Fund, Yahrzeit, and Yizkor.
5. Journal Ads and Sponsorships: Virtual journal ad sales during Gala events with tiered pricing from name listings ($50) to full-page premium ads ($10,000).
6. Sisterhood Shop: CSAIR Sisterhood Judaica Gift Shop selling gifts and religious items by appointment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CSAIR is a Conservative Jewish synagogue founded in 1954 in the Riverdale neighborhood of the Bronx, New York. It delivers weekly Shabbat and holiday prayer services, lifecycle events, and a layered set of Jewish education programs spanning early childhood through adulthood (Hebrew School K-7, Adult Jewish Learning Institute, teen programming, young children's family programming), supported by community engagement activities, social action initiatives, Israel engagement, and a Sisterhood-operated Judaica gift shop.

Product overview

Conservative Synagogue Adath Israel of Riverdale (CSAIR) operates as a ShulCloud-hosted synagogue platform offering religious education and community programming. The core educational offerings include the Marsha Dane Stern Hebrew School for K-7 students, the Gerson D. Cohen Institute for Adult Jewish Learning, the Passport to Jewish Education scholarship program, Teen Education, and the Young Children's Family Program. Additional services encompass Israel engagement programming (Israel Committee and Nosim), Social Action initiatives, an Annual Gala fundraiser, Live Stream services, Online Payments, an Online Cookbook, and management of a Holocaust Torah Scroll artifact. The platform is hosted on ShulCloud, a proprietary content management system for synagogues.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Marsha Dane Stern Hebrew School: The supplementary Hebrew school program for students in grades K-7, offering Hebrew reading, prayer participation, and Jewish holiday education.
• The Gerson D. Cohen Institute for Adult Jewish Learning
• Passport to Jewish Education
• CSAIR Sisterhood Judaica Gift Shop

Products and services

• Marsha Dane Stern Hebrew School A supplementary Hebrew school program for students in grades K-7, offering in-person instruction on Shabbat mornings (9:00-11:30 AM) and Wednesday afternoons (4:00-6:00 PM), plus virtual Hebrew tutoring for grades 3-7. Tuition is differentiated for member vs. non-member families with need-based scholarships.
• Gerson D. Cohen Institute for Adult Jewish Learning The AJL provides adult Jewish education through classes, events, and programs including Yiddish Vinkl, Hug Ivri Hebrew discussion group, Wednesday Morning Learning, Israeli Dancing, and various ongoing programming for the Riverdale community.
• Passport to Jewish Education A comprehensive scholarship program providing financial incentives for CSAIR members' children to participate in Jewish education experiences, including up to $2,500 toward Jewish day school enrollment and $1,000 toward Israel study programs.
• Teen Education Program Teen engagement programming including BBYO chapter membership, teen events, madrichim (teaching assistant) opportunities, and connections to external programs like TRY High School Semester in Israel and gap year programs for grades 8-12.
• Young Children's Family Program (YCFP) Weekly Shabbat morning programming for children ages 0-4 and their families, including Shabbat Shelanu family services, age-appropriate worship, and special holiday celebrations.
• Live Stream Services Online streaming of synagogue prayer services enabling remote participation by members and prospective congregants unable to attend in person. Broadcast via the synagogue's YouTube channel.
• CSAIR Sisterhood Judaica Gift Shop A Judaica gift shop operated by the Sisterhood that sells gifts and religious items by appointment, supporting the Sisterhood's fundraising and outreach.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $70,000 raised at 2026 Gala
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Memorial Scrolls TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1977Since 1977, CSAIR has had on permanent loan Holocaust Torah Scroll MST #1515 from the Czech region of Bohemia, written in 1851. The Torah survived the Holocaust and was rescued by the Memorial Scrolls Trust. CSAIR Men's Club contributed $400 to secure the scroll. The mantle was designed by CSAIR member and renowned Judaica artist Ita Aber.
• Creston Avenue Baptist ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSAIR partners with Creston Avenue Baptist Church annually for Thanksgiving Food Drive, providing meals for over 700 community members. The partnership also includes back-to-school backpack and school supply drives, representing interfaith community collaboration for social action.
• ShulCloudcoreTechnology or IntegrationShulCloud provides the proprietary content management system powering the CSAIR website, member accounts, online payments, calendar management, and communication tools.
• Women's League of Conservative JudaismmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSAIR Sisterhood is an affiliate of Women's League for Conservative Judaism, which strengthens and unites synagogue women's groups. The league supports Sisterhood programming and provides resources for Conservative Jewish women's engagement.
• Federations of Jewish Men's Clubs (FJMC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSAIR Men's Club is affiliated with the Federations of Jewish Men's Clubs, a national organization supporting brotherhood programming in Conservative synagogues.
• BBYOmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCSAIR partners with BBYO (B'nai B'rith Youth Organization) to provide programming for 8-12 grade teens, including the Riverdale BBYO Chapter with registration and information available through the BBYO website.
• Friendly FridgesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSAIR Fights Hunger program works with the four community refrigerators ('Friendly Fridges') around Riverdale, rescuing and repackaging leftovers from synagogue events to provide food to those in need.
• Israeli Dancing InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThursday evening Israeli Dancing programs at CSAIR, coordinated with the Israeli Dancing Institute, open to all community members.
• Masorti Conservative Movement in IsraelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a resource for Israel engagement and further learning, connecting CSAIR members to the Conservative/Masorti movement in Israel.
• MASAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMASA (masaisrael.org) listed as an opportunity for members to engage with Israel programming and learning.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Park Avenue Synagogue: Major Conservative Jewish synagogue in Manhattan, comparable to CSAIR in denomination, programming model (Hebrew School, adult education, sisterhood), and target demographic of NYC-area Jewish families seeking egalitarian Conservative worship.
• B'nai Jeshurun: Reform synagogue on the Upper West Side of Manhattan with progressive religious approach, robust music program, and extensive social justice programming. Comparable to CSAIR in its progressive positioning and community engagement focus.
• Scarsdale Synagogue: Conservative synagogue in nearby Westchester County, comparable to CSAIR in denomination, programming scope (Hebrew School, adult education, youth programming), and target demographic of NYC metro area Jewish families.
• Riverdale Temple: Reform synagogue in Riverdale serving the same neighborhood as CSAIR, providing religious education, lifecycle events, and community programming to overlapping Jewish family demographics.
• Hebrew Institute of Riverdale: Modern Orthodox synagogue in the Riverdale neighborhood of the Bronx, directly competing with CSAIR for Jewish families in the same geographic market with similar educational programming and community engagement model.
• Young Israel of Riverdale: Orthodox synagogue in the Riverdale neighborhood, competing with CSAIR for Jewish families in the same geographic area with similar religious education and community programming offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Congregation Emanu-El: Historic Reform synagogue in Manhattan with comprehensive religious, educational, and cultural programming. Operates at significantly larger scale than CSAIR but serves overlapping NYC Jewish community demographics.
• Temple Shaaray Tefila: Reform synagogue in Manhattan with religious school, youth programming, and adult learning. Operates at larger scale than CSAIR but addresses similar NYC Jewish family demographic with comparable programmatic model.
• Lincoln Square Synagogue: Established Orthodox synagogue in Manhattan with comprehensive educational programming and community services. Larger scale than CSAIR but serves overlapping NYC Jewish community with comparable programmatic offerings.
• Central Synagogue: Large Reform synagogue in Manhattan with extensive programming across worship, education, social action, and arts. Operates at a larger scale than CSAIR but addresses the same NYC Jewish community with comparable programmatic breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCdnHmnbRdHxYqXPdZZy799Q/playlists
• Facebookfacebook.com/CSAIRiverdale
• Instagraminstagram.com/csair_riverdale
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/conservative-synagogue-adath-israel-of-riverdale

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

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