Congregation Ramath Orah

What Congregation Ramath Orah does

Congregation Ramath Orah is a Modern Orthodox synagogue located at 235 West 74th Street on Manhattan's Upper West Side, several blocks from Columbia University. It operates from a historic building whose recent upgrades include accessible bimah ramps, an adjustable-height Torah reading table, a glass mechitzah, and improved lighting, with a current capital campaign to add an elevator linking the main level to the lower-level Social Hall. The congregation serves Jewish community members and families seeking Modern Orthodox religious services, education, and social connection, offering daily minyan, Shabbat and holiday services, youth programming, Women's Tefillah, the weekly 929 Tanakh Talk (held via Zoom), book club, Reel Encounters, and advisory services through a Yoetzet Halacha.

Its core technology infrastructure is the ShulCloud platform, a synagogue-focused content management system that handles membership management, donations, event registration, calendars, and member communications; integrations are limited to commodity tools (Zoom for virtual programming, Google and Facebook social login, Google Sheets for minyan signup). No proprietary technology or AI capability is developed in-house.

The revenue model is a non-profit member-supported blend: recurring annual membership dues, recurring donations (general, security, memorial/Special campaign, Yahrzeit), transaction-based event revenue (kiddush sponsorships starting at $50, Seudah Shlishit fund, class sponsorships), one-time capital campaigns (the current $300,000 Elevator and Accessibility Campaign with up to $125,000 in matching funds), and product sales (Yahrzeit name plaques, Siddur & Library donations, Bimah & Mechitzah dedications). Go-to-market is community-led, relying on the MetU hospitality matching program, word-of-mouth referrals, a welcoming committee, and the congregation's reputation for diversity and inclusion to attract new members in the Upper West Side catchment.

Name

Congregation Ramath Orah

Website

https://ramathorah.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Congregation Ramath Orah is a Modern Orthodox synagogue on Manhattan's Upper West Side serving Jewish families and community members with prayer services, religious education, lifecycle events, and social programming from a historic building near Columbia University.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services / Synagogue Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Orthodox synagogue services
• Jewish religious community
• Torah study programs
• Lifecycle event services
• Shabbat hospitality program

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

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. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees for synagogue participation, including access to services, programs, and community events
2. Donations and Tzedakah: Voluntary donations including general donations, security donations, memorial funds, and special campaign contributions
3. Event Revenue: Kiddush sponsorship fees, event registrations, and special event donations including Seudah Shlishit fund
4. Capital Campaigns: Major fundraising campaigns for building improvements, currently including the $300,000 elevator campaign with matching funds opportunity
5. Product Sales: Yahrzeit name plaques, Siddur & Library donations, sponsorship of classes

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Congregation Ramath Orah operates as a Modern Orthodox synagogue delivering daily, Shabbat, and holiday prayer services alongside Jewish religious education, lifecycle pastoral care, youth programming, and social/community gatherings for individuals and families. Membership, donations, event sponsorships, and product sales (such as Yahrzeit plaques) fund operations, with programs including Women's Tefillah, 929 Tanakh Talk, a Yoetzet Halacha advisory, a MetU hospitality matching program, volunteer initiatives, and a current $300,000 elevator and accessibility capital campaign.

Product overview

Congregation Ramath Orah operates as a Modern Orthodox synagogue using the ShulCloud platform as its core technology infrastructure. The organization offers a comprehensive suite of religious, educational, and community services including prayer services, youth programming, women's tefillah groups, weekly Tanakh study classes (929 Tanakh Talk), Yoetzet Halacha advisory services, volunteer programs, and a hospitality matching program (MetU). The synagogue also runs capital campaigns for facility improvements such as the current elevator accessibility campaign.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Prayer Services Regular Shabbat, weekday, and holiday prayer services (Shacharit, Mincha, Maariv) led by the synagogue's rabbis and community members at the synagogue location.
• Youth Groups and Children's Programming Children's programming including Shabbat youth services, youth groups, and an indoor playground for families in the congregation.
• Women's Tefillah Women's prayer group meeting Saturday mornings concurrent with main shul Torah reading, following Shacharit in the Social Hall.
• 929 Tanakh Talk Weekly online Tanakh study discussion group following the 929 Tanakh learning cycle, meeting Wednesdays 8:00-8:30 PM via Zoom.
• Yoetzet Halacha Advisory Services Halachic advisory services from Yoetzet Halacha Ellin Mitchell Cooper, providing guidance on Taharat Hamishpacha, laws of niddah, sexuality, and women's health.
• Mi Sheberach for Cholim Healing prayer submission system where congregants can submit names for Mi Sheberach prayers; names remain on the list for 30 days.
• Community Resource Directory Directory providing information on eruv, mikvah (West Side Mikvah), Yoetzet Halacha services, kosher establishments, and DOROT senior services for community members.
• Volunteer Programs Volunteer opportunities including kiddush set-up, security (CSS), hospitality hosting, chulent cooking, meals for community members, and weekly shelter hosting at Ansche Chesed.
• MetU Shabbat Hospitality Program Hospitality network matching individuals seeking Shabbat hospitality with families and hosts willing to open their homes for Shabbat meals.
• Elevator and Accessibility Campaign Fundraising campaign to install an elevator and improve building accessibility for congregants, with tiered naming recognition donations from $1,000 to $25,000.
• Yahrzeit Name Plaques Memorial Yahrzeit name plaques offered for purchase to commemorate loved ones.
• Class Sponsorship Sponsorship of adult Jewish education classes and study sessions, with naming recognition for donors.
• Kiddush Sponsorship Sponsorship of communal Shabbat kiddushes and special event kiddushes following services, including Rabbi welcoming kiddushes and Seudah Shlishit fund sponsorships.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and support.

• DOROTcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRamath Orah partners with DOROT, a social service organization, to provide a dedicated social worker Yael Kornfeld, LMSW for seniors and caregivers in the community. Yael provides home visits, programming support, referrals, and addresses issues including aging, social isolation, homecare, and caregiver support. This partnership is made possible through the UJA-Federation Partners in Caring program.
• West Side MikvahsupportOthersWest Side Mikvah located at 236 W 74th Street serves as the community resource for ritual immersion. Ramath Orah provides information about the mikvah to its community members through its Resource Directory.
• Yoetzet Halacha Ellin Mitchell CoopercoreOthersEllin Mitchell Cooper serves as the Yoetzet Halacha (Jewish law advisor) for Congregation Ramath Orah and the Upper West Side. She provides guidance on Taharat Hamishpacha (family purity laws), niddah, sexuality, and women's health matters. She is a graduate of Nishmat's Miriam Glaubach Center's U.S. Yoetzot Halacha Fellows Program.
• Ansche ChesedsupportStrategic or Co-development PartnerRamath Orah partners with Ansche Chesed's shelter on West 100th Street, covering one night per week (Wednesdays). Community volunteers provide dinner for the seven guests and participate in evening and overnight shifts.
• UJA-Federation of New YorkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe DOROT partnership is made possible through the UJA-Federation Partners in Caring program, which provides funding and support for social services in the Jewish community.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Congregation Ohab Zedek: Manhattan Orthodox synagogue offering traditional services, daily minyan, and adult education — overlapping with Ramath Orah in denomination, geography, and programming mix.
• Congregation B'nai Jeshurun: Large, programming-rich Upper West Side congregation offering daily minyan, study groups, and extensive social programming — directly comparable in service mix and UWS geography.
• The Jewish Center: Upper West Side synagogue with a comparable mix of traditional Jewish practice, study programming, and lifecycle services, competing for overlapping UWS membership.
• Lincoln Square Synagogue: Prominent Modern Orthodox synagogue in Manhattan with comparable traditional-Orthodox identity, full programming slate, and commitment to adult Jewish learning and community building.
• Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun: Manhattan Modern Orthodox synagogue with a comparable programming model including daily minyan, youth programming, learning opportunities, and lifecycle services.
• West Side Institutional Synagogue: Modern Orthodox synagogue also located on Manhattan's Upper West Side, directly competing with Ramath Orah for the same Modern Orthodox Jewish demographic in the same neighborhood.
• Park East Synagogue: Manhattan Modern Orthodox congregation with parallel rabbinical-led programming, community engagement focus, and similar member-supported revenue model.
• Ansche Chesed: Upper West Side Conservative synagogue that is both a direct geographic peer and an existing partner of Ramath Orah (Wednesday shelter hosting), competing for the same UWS membership pool.

Emerging players

• Manhattan Jewish Experience: Manhattan-based Orthodox outreach organization that targets less-affiliated Jewish young professionals — partial overlap with Ramath Orah's Modern Orthodox identity but focused specifically on Jewish outreach and engagement rather than full congregational membership.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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