SHAAREI TORAH

What SHAAREI TORAH does

Congregation Sha'arei Torah is a Modern Orthodox synagogue established in 2012 in Amberley Village, a suburb of Cincinnati, Ohio. It serves Jewish individuals, families, and visitors in the Greater Cincinnati area through traditional Orthodox prayer services (Shacharit, Mincha, and Ma'ariv), Shabbat and holiday observances, adult Torah learning (weekly shiurim, text-based study, visiting scholars), and lifecycle event support. The congregation is informally known as "the Village Shul" and positions itself as a warm, welcoming community for Jews at every level of observance, including those new to Cincinnati, visitors, and individuals with disabilities. Leadership is provided by Rabbi Ezra Goldschmiedt, the synagogue's first rabbi (appointed 2013, Yeshiva University rabbinic ordination and Master's in Jewish Education), and his wife Elyssa Goldschmiedt, who delivers Bat-Mitzvah lessons, women's classes, and the Madrikhot-in-Training program; operations are supported by Office Manager Chloe Ifergan and a board of directors led by President Esther Rootman. The synagogue owns a 6.4-acre wooded campus with pond, playground, and 30 designated parking spaces at 2400 Section Road.

The synagogue's operational technology stack is composed entirely of mainstream third-party SaaS platforms rather than proprietary systems. ShulCloud, a cloud-based synagogue management platform used by over 900 synagogues in the United States, handles membership accounts, dues billing, donations, event registration, and the member directory; members can self-manage profiles and pay via credit card or eCheck over SSL. The website is hosted on Squarespace, email communications run through Mailchimp, and event scheduling is delivered via an embedded Google Calendar widget. No public or partner-facing API, mobile app, or proprietary technology product is offered.

Congregation Sha'arei Torah operates as a nonprofit religious organization funded by three revenue streams: annual membership dues (paid through ShulCloud), donations and sponsorships (general contributions plus Kiddush sponsorships to mark simchas, honor individuals, or remember loved ones), and event/program registration fees (open to non-members as well as members). Specific pricing is not publicly disclosed. Its go-to-market is community-led: word-of-mouth referrals, in-person Shabbat and holiday services, family programming, Facebook updates, and Mailchimp newsletters, with no external marketing or sales infrastructure. Customers are segmented horizontally by life stage (Jewish individuals and families, individuals with disabilities, visitors and first-time guests), all served through the same in-person and digital channels.

Name

SHAAREI TORAH

Legal name

Congregation Sha'arei Torah

Website

https://shaareitorahcincy.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Congregation Sha'arei Torah is a Modern Orthodox synagogue in Amberley Village, Cincinnati, Ohio, serving Jewish individuals and families with daily prayer services, Torah education, youth programming, lifecycle events, and community gatherings, funded by membership dues, donations, and program fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services (Modern Orthodox Synagogue)

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Orthodox synagogue services
• Jewish religious services
• Torah education programs
• Shabbat observance services
• Synagogue membership dues

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues that reflect a commitment to supporting and participating in the congregation. Members are responsible for fulfilling agreed-upon financial commitments to the synagogue. Dues can be paid online via ShulCloud.
2. Donations and Sponsorships: General donations support Jewish life at Sha'arei Torah. Sponsorships allow members to mark simchas, honor individuals, remember loved ones, or support programs. Available sponsorship opportunities include Kiddush sponsorships and program sponsorships. Payments processed through ShulCloud.
3. Event and Program Fees: Registration fees for events, classes, and programs. Non-members can also register for events and classes through the platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Congregation Sha'arei Torah operates as a Modern Orthodox synagogue offering daily, Shabbat, and holiday prayer services (Shacharit, Mincha, Ma'ariv), adult Torah study classes and weekly shiurim, youth and family religious education, lifecycle event support, pastoral counseling, and community programming for Jewish individuals and families in the Greater Cincinnati area. Membership is acquired through application and annual dues paid via the ShulCloud platform.

Product overview

Sha'arei Torah is a Modern Orthodox synagogue offering a unified portfolio of religious, educational, and community services. The core offerings center on traditional Orthodox prayer services and Torah learning programs for adults and youth. Additional services include youth and family programming, membership management through ShulCloud, Kiddush sponsorships, community resource hub, home hospitality for visitors, and volunteer committee opportunities. The synagogue uses ShulCloud as its membership and payment platform, Squarespace for website hosting, and Mailchimp for communications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Annual Synagogue Membership

Quantifiable outcome

• Sha'arei Torah is a warm Modern Orthodox synagogue where individuals, families, and people at every stage of life find community
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SAFE CincinnaticoreOthersSAFE Cincinnati is a Jewish community security resource that supports local organizations in maintaining strong safety practices throughout Ohio. Sha'arei Torah works closely with SAFE Cincinnati to help maintain a safe and welcoming environment for everyone. The synagogue grounds are monitored during services and events.
• ShulCloudcoreTechnology or IntegrationShulCloud is a cloud-based synagogue management software used by over 900 synagogues throughout the United States. It handles membership accounts, bill payment, record updating, member directory, donations, event registration, and communication management. Sha'arei Torah uses ShulCloud as its primary member platform.
• SAFE CincinnaticoreOthersJewish community security initiative that supports local organizations. Sha'arei Torah works with SAFE Cincinnati to maintain safety during services and events. Campus is monitored and security team greets visitors.
• Cincinnati Community KollelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal organization providing Jewish learning opportunities. Sha'arei Torah often partners or co-hosts with the Kollel for guest rabbis, scholars, and educators who bring new perspectives to the community. Programs often take place around Shabbat, holidays, or special learning weekends.
• NCSY (National Council of Synagogue Youth)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCSY is a national youth movement that inspires teens to deepen their connection to Judaism, Torah, and Israel while developing leadership and lifelong friendships. Sha'arei Torah has a local NCSY chapter led by Debbie Rubinoff that provides weekly gatherings, special events, and Shabbatonim for teens.
• Orthodox Union (OU)coreOthersSha'arei Torah is a proud member synagogue of the Orthodox Union (OU), which provides organizational support, standards, and resources for Orthodox congregations.
• Cincinnati Vaad HaKashrutminorOthersThe Cincinnati Vaad HaKashrut oversees kosher certification throughout the Greater Cincinnati area. Sha'arei Torah's resource hub links to Vaad-certified restaurants, bakeries, grocery products, and catering options.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/shaareitorahcincy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/shaarei-torah

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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