Congregation Rinat Yisrael

What Congregation Rinat Yisrael does

Congregation Rinat Yisrael is a private nonprofit Orthodox Jewish synagogue located at 389 West Englewood Avenue in Teaneck, New Jersey, serving the Bergen County Orthodox Jewish community with daily, Shabbat, and holiday prayer services (davening), lifecycle officiation, and an extensive adult and youth education program. The congregation is led by Rabbi Chaim Strauchler (Rabbi), Rabbi Chayim Gerson (Assistant Rabbi), Rabbi Ezra Wiener, and two Yoatzot Halacha (Rivka Alter and Nechama Price), and traces its identity to founding Rabbi Yosef Adler zt"l. It operates a Modern Orthodox orientation that combines serious davening and limmud torah with active chesed, social action, Israel advocacy, and youth programming including support for children with special needs.

The congregation's service offering spans Religious Services and Davening, Adult Education Programs (Rambam Shiur, Shailot uTshuvot, Mesilat Yesharim, Women's Chumash B'Iyun Shiur, Parsha Thoughts, Iyun Methodology, Lunch and Discussion reviewing TRADITION journal, Daf Yomi, Amud Yomi, Mishna Yomit), Youth Programs (Tot Shabbat, Teen Minyan, Fourth Grade Mishna Group, Parent/Child Learning, Tisha B'Av Camp), the Nerot women's programming track, Yoetzet Halacha consultation, communal Kiddushim, social hall rental, cemetery services, and a Circle of Giving donor program. Distribution is hybrid: in-person at the Teaneck campus with multiple daily minyanim, plus virtual access via Zoom for shiurim and WhatsApp-based learning groups (Rabbi Strauchler's Shiur, Rabbi Wiener's Mishna Yomit, Daf in Three Rashi). The technology stack is ShulCloud (a RustyBrick, Inc. SaaS platform) for the website, member portal, event calendar, donations, and High Holiday seat reservations, supplemented by social login (Facebook, Google) and email newsletters (Kol Rinat, Weekly Brief).

Revenue is generated primarily through Full Member and Affiliate Member annual dues, High Holiday seat reservations with member-preferred pricing and a newer-member lottery, program and event sponsorships (Adult Education, Scholar in Residence, Parent/Child Learning, Youth, Communal Kiddush, Rabbi's Discretionary Fund, memorial plaques, Siddurim and Chumashim), social hall rental, ticketed event fees (Nerot Mahjongg Mania, A Meal and a Reel, Tisha B'Av Movie), youth program registration, and general donations. Membership tiers confer preferred pricing across most paid programming, and the fiscal year runs June 1 to May 31. The organization is governed by a Board of Trustees elected annually by the membership and has no parent company, external investors, or commercial ownership.

Name

Congregation Rinat Yisrael

Legal name

Congregation Rinat Yisrael

Website

https://rinat.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Congregation Rinat Yisrael is an Orthodox Jewish synagogue in Teaneck, New Jersey serving the Bergen County community with daily prayer services, Torah education, youth and women's programming, lifecycle officiation, and a Circle of Giving donor program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Orthodox religious services
• Torah education
• Jewish community programming
• Youth religious education
• Lifecycle event services

Headquarters

HQ city

Teaneck

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, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees for Full Members and Affiliate Members that form the primary recurring revenue base of the congregation.
2. High Holiday Seat Reservations: Preferred pricing for Full Members to reserve seats for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services, with lottery system for newer members.
3. Program Sponsorships: Opportunities for members to sponsor specific shiurim, events, and educational programs including Adult Education Sponsorship, Scholar in Residence, Parent/Child Learning, and various commemorative sponsorships.
4. Social Hall Rental: Rental of the synagogue social hall for community events and private functions.
5. Communal Kiddush Fund: Donations to support communal Kiddush meals and events.
6. Youth Program Fees: Registration fees for youth programs such as Tisha B'Av Camp and Youth Tisha B'Av programming.
7. Event Registration Fees: Fees for ticketed events such as Nerot Mahjongg Mania, A Meal and a Reel, and movie screenings.
8. General Donations and Discretionary Funds: Rabbi's Discretionary Fund, general donations, and memorial plaque requests.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Congregation Rinat Yisrael operates as an Orthodox Jewish synagogue providing daily, Shabbat, and holiday prayer services (davening), a comprehensive Adult Education program of shiurim on Talmud, Tanakh, Halacha, and Jewish thought, and lifecycle event support for its members. It also runs youth programming, women's programming through the Nerot committee, Yoetzet Halacha advisory services, communal kiddushim and community events, and High Holiday seat reservations under a tiered membership structure.

Product overview

Congregation Rinat Yisrael is an Orthodox Jewish synagogue in Teaneck, New Jersey, offering a comprehensive suite of religious and community services rather than a technology product. The congregation's website, powered by ShulCloud, serves as an information portal and member engagement platform. Core offerings include daily and Shabbat prayer services (davening), adult education programs (shiurim on Talmud, Tanach, Halacha, and Jewish thought), youth and family programming, women's programming through Nerot, Yoetzet Halacha consultation services, community events and kiddushim, High Holiday seating, cemetery services, and membership management. The organization does not offer technology products, APIs, or SaaS offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Religious Services and Davening Traditional Orthodox Jewish prayer services (davening) including daily minyanim (Shacharit, Mincha, Maariv) with multiple prayer times, Shabbat services, and holiday services offered to the congregation.
• Adult Education Programs Comprehensive Jewish learning opportunities including Rambam Shiur, Shailot uTshuvot Shiur with Elie Berman, Mesilat Yesharim, Women's Chumash B'Iyun Shiur, Parsha Thoughts, Iyun Methodology, Lunch and Discussion sessions reviewing TRADITION journal articles, and Scholar-in-Residence weekends.
• Youth Programs Youth programming including Youth Groups, Tot Shabbat, Teen Minyan, Fourth Grade Mishna Group, Middle School Parent/Child Learning, Youth Tisha B'Av Camp, and youth sponsorship opportunities for children from nursery through high school.
• Nerot Women's Programming Women's programming and community including annual events, Israeli dancing, Chanukah boutique sales, tea events, mahjongg mania, mitzvah cards, and Ladies Shiur.
• Yoetzet Halacha Consultation Halachic guidance provided by Yoatzot Halacha Rivka Alter and Nechama Price for women's religious observance questions across family and lifecycle stages.
• Membership Services Full membership and affiliate membership programs with benefits including High Holiday seating, access to programming, and participation in governance.
• Social Hall Rental Rental of the synagogue's social hall for private events including options and costs for member and non-member bookings.
• Donation and Sponsorship Portal Online donation platform for various funds including General Donation, Rabbi's Discretionary Fund, Adult Education Sponsorship, Scholar in Residence, Communal Kiddush Fund, youth sponsorship, and memorial plaque requests.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ShulCloud (RustyBrick, Inc.)coreTechnology or IntegrationShulCloud is the proprietary content management system and website platform powering Congregation Rinat Yisrael's online presence, member communications, event management, and donation processing. The platform enables member login, High Holiday seat reservations, program registration, and content delivery.
• Orthodox Union (OU) - Emerging Career Professionals (ECP)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerOU's Emerging Career Professionals initiative 'Shagririm Balev Shabbat' partners with Rinat to raise awareness of challenges singles face and encourage meaningful support within the community, extending Shabbat and Yom Tov invitations.
• Torah MiZionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTorah MiZion provides scholar programs featuring rotating Torah scholars who speak at Rinat on Shabbat weekends, enhancing the congregation's Adult Education offerings.
• TRADITION: A Journal of Orthodox Jewish ThoughtminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRinat's 'Lunch and Discussion with Rabbi Strauchler' program reviews articles from TRADITION journal, providing scholarly content for Adult Education.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Congregation Keter Torah: Teaneck-based Modern Orthodox synagogue with similar youth, adult education, and lifecycle programming targeting the same geographic and demographic market as Rinat. Comparable size and service model.
• Congregation Shaare Tefillah: Modern Orthodox shul in Teaneck providing overlapping religious, educational, and youth services in the same Bergen County market as Rinat. Operates with a similar community-led model and programming breadth.
• Young Israel of Teaneck: Direct competitor located blocks from Rinat serving the same Orthodox community with daily davening, shiurim, youth programming, and lifecycle services under the broader National Council of Young Israel affiliation.
• Congregation Bnai Yeshurun: The largest Modern Orthodox congregation in Teaneck, NJ, offering overlapping daily minyanim, adult education, youth programming, and High Holiday services to the same Bergen County Orthodox community as Rinat. Direct head-to-head competitor for member households.

Others

• National Council of Young Israel: Umbrella organization for Young Israel synagogues, providing resources, standards, and rabbinical placement that parallel and overlap with the services the OU provides to non-Young-Israel congregations like Rinat. Relevant industry body.
• Orthodox Union (OU): The primary Orthodox synagogue umbrella organization in North America. Rinat participates as an OU affiliate and partners with its Emerging Career Professionals initiative; relevant as the governing body and programming partner rather than a competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Yeshiva University: The flagship Modern Orthodox institution, whose rabbinical alumni, Torah MiZion partnerships, and educational programming ecosystem directly intersect with Rinat's rabbinical hiring pool and adult education offerings. Not a competitor but a feeder and ecosystem partner.

Regional players

• Congregation Ahavath Torah: Englewood-based Modern Orthodox congregation serving the adjacent Bergen County submarket with similar davening, education, and youth offerings. Comparable in mission and structure but operates in a different immediate geographic cluster.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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