Temple Kol Ami Emanu-El

What Temple Kol Ami Emanu-El does

Broward Central Synagogue, operating under the name Temple Kol Ami Emanu-El, is a private nonprofit Jewish congregation founded in 1976 that serves the Jewish community of Broward County, Florida. The organization operates two physical campuses — the Kol Ami Emanu-El Campus in Plantation (8200 Peters Road) and the Beth Orr Campus in Coral Springs (2151 Riverside Drive) — along with a virtual programming channel for remote participants. It serves multi-generational congregants including children and youth (K-12 plus Hebrew High), adults and families, GenX members, and seniors/empty nesters through Shabbat services (in-person and online), religious education from early childhood through high school, adult learning courses, and an extensive set of community organizations (Sisterhood, Brotherhood, Temple Friends, GenX, Theater Group, BCS Game On, Business Networking Directory).

Its technology stack consists entirely of standard third-party SaaS tools rather than any proprietary platform. ShulCloud (browardcentralsynagogue.shulcloud.com) handles member payments, event registration, and tzedakah contributions; Zoom powers the weekly "Soul and Scroll: Shabbat Parsha and Prayer" virtual service and adult education courses; Google Calendar and iCal distribute event scheduling; and the IJKL platform hosts online adult learning courses including Exploring Kabbalah 101. No APIs, AI features, mobile applications, or proprietary technology products are disclosed.

Revenue is generated through four streams: recurring annual membership dues, voluntary tzedakah donations, transactional event fees (e.g., $18 members / $36 non-members for Sisterhood Sip & Schmooze), and recurring tuition for Early Childhood, Religious School, Hebrew High, and Gesher programs. The organization grows through a community-led, event-driven go-to-market model — open houses, signature events, and word-of-mouth member referrals drive new household acquisition, supported by an active website (bcsfl.org), Facebook/Instagram presence, and email newsletter.

Name

Temple Kol Ami Emanu-El

Legal name

Broward Central Synagogue

Website

https://tkae.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Temple Kol Ami Emanu-El, operating as Broward Central Synagogue, is a nonprofit Jewish congregation serving Broward County, Florida through two campuses (Plantation and Coral Springs) and virtual programming, offering worship, K-12 religious education, adult learning, and community organizations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Synagogue / Religious Congregation Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD), Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

Keywords

• Religious congregation services
• Jewish education programs
• Worship services
• Lifecycle event services
• Community synagogue

Headquarters

HQ city

Plantation

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Congregants pay membership fees to join Broward Central Synagogue and access services at both the Kol Ami Emanu-El and Beth Orr campuses.
2. Donations and Tzedakah: Voluntary charitable contributions from members and supporters, framed as sacred tzedakah (charitable giving) to sustain synagogue operations and community programs.
3. Event Fees: Some programs and events charge admission or registration fees, such as Sisterhood Sip & Schmooze ($18 members, $36 non-members) and various ticketed community events.
4. Religious School Tuition: Educational programs including Early Childhood, Religious School, Hebrew High, and Gesher generate revenue through tuition charges.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Temple Kol Ami Emanu-El operates as Broward Central Synagogue, a Jewish congregation delivering weekly Shabbat worship services (in-person and virtual), holiday and High Holiday services, lifecycle event officiation (b'nai mitzvah, weddings, funerals), and comprehensive Jewish education spanning early childhood, religious school (K-12), Hebrew High, and adult education. The congregation supplements worship and learning with community engagement programs such as Sisterhood, Brotherhood, Temple Friends, GenX, Theater Group, BCS Game On, Youth Programs, and a Business Networking Directory, supported by an annual membership model, donations, and tuition-based education across its Plantation and Coral Springs campuses.

Product overview

Temple Kol Ami Emanu-El, operating as Broward Central Synagogue, is a Jewish congregation with two campuses (Kol Ami Emanu-El in Plantation and Beth Orr in Coral Springs) offering religious worship, educational programs, and community services. The organization provides Shabbat services (in-person and virtual via Zoom), comprehensive adult education through the IJKL platform, youth programming from early childhood through Hebrew High, and community organizations including Sisterhood, Brotherhood, Temple Friends, GenX, Theater Group, and BCS Game On. Additional services include a Business Networking Directory for members and a Life & Legacy planned giving program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Shabbat Experience Weekly Shabbat worship services including Friday evening Kabbalat Shabbat and Saturday morning services featuring clergy-led prayers, Torah study, and community fellowship for congregants and visitors.
• Soul and Scroll: Shabbat Parsha and Prayer Virtual Shabbat morning experience led by Rabbi Mark Goldman featuring prayer, music, Torah conversation and meaningful connection delivered via Zoom for remote and home-based participants.
• Adult Education Program Comprehensive adult Jewish learning program offering courses such as Exploring Kabbalah 101, Four Talmud Pages for Modern Life, The Parsha through Shlomo Carlebach, Jew-ish discussions, and Elijah: Prophet Rebel and Eternal Visitor, delivered in-person and online via the IJKL platform.
• Early Childhood Program Early childhood Jewish education offering age-appropriate Jewish learning experiences, holiday celebrations, and family programming for young children.
• Religious School Hebrew and Jewish education program for children in grades K-12 covering Hebrew language, Torah study, mitzvot, and Jewish traditions.
• Hebrew High Teen education and leadership program for grades 7-12 offering social and educational opportunities under NFTY with the teen-led BOATY/KAFTY youth group.
• Sisterhood Women's community organization fostering friendship, leadership, and community service through luncheons, Sip & Schmooze events, holiday celebrations, and social gatherings.
• Brotherhood Men's community organization building brotherhood through service, celebration and shared purpose via holiday events, social activities, watch parties, and community projects.
• Temple Friends Senior congregant program offering programs, trips, cultural presentations, guest speakers, day trips, and social events for older adult members.
• GenX Community Group Community group for congregants in their 40s and 50s, offering social gatherings and peer connections to help balance careers, family and faith.
• Youth Programs Comprehensive K-12 youth programming including kindergarten-2nd grade activities, 3rd-5th grade adventures, middle school outings, and high school Hebrew High / NFTY programming.
• Life & Legacy Program Legacy giving initiative that encourages members to remember Broward Central Synagogue in wills, trusts, life insurance policies, and retirement accounts to build endowment for future generations.
• Business Networking Directory Member-only professional networking directory listing member-owned businesses including law firms, insurance agencies, real estate services, and wellness practices.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered supporting.

• IJKLsupportingTechnology or IntegrationIJKL is a platform used for hosting and registering online adult education courses, including Exploring Kabbalah 101 and other Jewish learning programs offered by the synagogue.
• Jewish Federation of Broward CountysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Jewish Federation of Broward County supports the Life & Legacy initiative at Broward Central Synagogue, helping sustain the synagogue's endowment through planned giving programs.
• Harold Grinspoon FoundationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Harold Grinspoon Foundation co-sponsors the Life & Legacy program, providing estate tax-saving strategies and support for Jewish legacy giving at the synagogue.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Temple Beth El (Boca Raton): Large Reform Jewish congregation in nearby Boca Raton serving the South Florida Jewish community with worship, religious school, and adult education — directly comparable in mission, denomination, and programming.
• Temple Beth Shalom (Boca Raton): Reform Jewish congregation in Boca Raton offering Shabbat services, religious school, and lifecycle programming — comparable scale and Reform denominational alignment.
• Congregation Kol Tikvah (Parkland, FL): Reform Jewish congregation in Parkland, FL — geographically adjacent to Broward Central Synagogue's Coral Springs campus and offering similar worship, education, and community programming.
• Temple Beth Torah (Tamarac, FL): Reform synagogue in Tamarac, FL within Broward County — directly competes for the same pool of Jewish families in the region with comparable programming.
• Temple Solel (Hollywood, FL): Reform Jewish congregation in Hollywood, FL — competing in the same South Florida Jewish community with similar worship, education, and lifecycle offerings.
• Temple Israel of Hollywood (Hollywood, FL): Established Reform Jewish congregation in Hollywood, FL — comparable in denomination, multi-generational programming, and South Florida geographic base.

Broad incumbents

• Sinai Temple (Los Angeles): Large, established Reform Jewish congregation in Los Angeles — comparable in mission and programming breadth, representing a broader-incumbent example of multi-campus synagogue operations at greater scale.

Others

• Jewish Federation of Broward County: Regional Jewish communal organization that supports and partners with local synagogues (including Broward Central Synagogue via the Life & Legacy program). Adjacent ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/tkaefl
• Instagraminstagram.com/browardcentralsynagogue
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/temple-kol-ami-emanu-el

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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