Herzl-Ner Tamid

What Herzl-Ner Tamid does

Herzl-Ner Tamid (HNT) is a private, nonprofit Conservative Jewish synagogue headquartered at 3700 East Mercer Way, Mercer Island, Washington, serving Jewish families on Mercer Island and the surrounding Greater Seattle Eastside communities. The congregation is affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ) and the Women's League of Conservative Judaism, operating under congregational governance with no external parent or investor ownership. Its functional scope spans the full lifecycle of Jewish life: weekly Shabbat and holiday services, daily Minyan (in-person and via Zoom), religious education through the Frankel Religious School (Pre-Gan through 8th grade), youth programming (Kadima for middle school, USY for high school), adult education (Hebrew literacy, Bible study, conversion classes), lifecycle officiation (Brit Milah, B'nai Mitzvah, weddings, funerals), pastoral care, and cemetery services through its Herzl Memorial Park operation in Shoreline, WA.

The synagogue operates a community-led go-to-market model centered on membership dues, supplemented by religious school tuition, donations (Annual Appeal, Social Action Appeal, tribute/Yahrzeit contributions), tiered Gadol Gathering sponsorship events, a long-term Endowment Fund (with tiers from $500 Contributor to $100,000 Founder), and cemetery plot/funeral sales with member-vs-non-member pricing. Its technology stack is conventional: the ShulCloud content management system underpins donations, calendar, forms, and member communications, complemented by Zoom for virtual services, SignUpGenius for volunteer scheduling, and FlipHtml5 for digital publishing of bereavement materials. No proprietary technology, API, or mobile application is in evidence. The operating geography is regional — Mercer Island for worship and education, Shoreline for cemetery operations — with no global footprint.

Name

Herzl-Ner Tamid

Legal name

Herzl-Ner Tamid

Website

https://h-nt.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1906

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Herzl-Ner Tamid is a nonprofit Conservative Jewish synagogue on Mercer Island, WA, serving member families with worship, K-8 religious education, youth groups, lifecycle officiation, and cemetery services across the Greater Seattle Eastside.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Community Food Services (624210)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Places of Worship & Religious Facilities Operations (Cemeteries, Retreat Centers, Pilgrimage Sites) (BPAGAJAL), Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG), Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

Keywords

• Conservative jewish congregation
• Religious education services
• Jewish lifecycle services
• Cemetery and burial services
• Jewish community programming

Headquarters

HQ city

Mercer Island

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

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 supporting religious services, education, community programs, and facilities
2. Donations and Tzedakah: Voluntary contributions including tribute/Yahrzeit donations, Annual Appeal, and Social Action Appeal
3. Gadol Gathering Sponsorship: Annual fundraising event with sponsorship tiers supporting synagogue operations, security, and youth education
4. Endowment Contributions: Long-term donations to endowment fund supporting children's education, youth activities, Israel travel programs, cultural and educational programs. Contributors recognized on Tree of Life.
5. Cemetery Services: Herzl Memorial Park cemetery plots, funeral services, and burial services. Pricing varies for members vs non-members.
6. Religious School Tuition: Frankel Religious School education fees for children from Pre-Gan (Preschool) through 8th grade

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Herzl-Ner Tamid is a Conservative Jewish synagogue providing religious worship services (Shabbat, High Holidays, Daily Minyan), lifecycle event officiation, children's religious education through the Frankel Religious School, youth group programming, adult education, and burial services at the affiliated Herzl Memorial Park Cemetery. The congregation operates as a community hub for Jewish families on Mercer Island and surrounding Eastside Seattle communities, supporting tikkun olam through volunteer and social action programs. Funding is sustained through membership dues, religious school tuition, donations, fundraising events, and cemetery service fees.

Product overview

Herzl-Ner Tamid (HNT) is a conservative synagogue offering a comprehensive portfolio of Jewish life programs and services. The core offerings include Frankel Religious School for children's education (Pre-Gan through 8th grade), youth groups (Kadima for middle school and USY for high school), and Year-Round Adult Education including Bible study. The synagogue provides lifecycle services (Brit Milah, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, weddings, conversions), pastoral care, and cemetery services through Herzl Memorial Park. Community engagement programs include Mitzvah Corps volunteer initiatives, Women's League Sisterhood, Daytimers senior programming, and Early Childhood education. The congregation supports itself through the Annual Appeal, Gadol Gathering fundraising events, and an Endowment Fund. All programs are designed to foster Jewish connection, community building, and Tikkun Olam (repairing the world).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Frankel Religious School (FRS) Religious education program for children from Pre-Gan (Preschool) through 8th grade, preparing students for Bar/Bat Mitzvah and instilling Jewish values, traditions, and community engagement. Tuition-based, recurring enrollment.
• Herzl Memorial Park Cemetery Jewish cemetery located in Shoreline, WA offering cemetery plots, burial arrangements, funeral services, and endowment care for persons of Jewish faith. Differentiated pricing for members in good standing 3+ years vs. non-members.
• Lifecycle Events Services Comprehensive lifecycle support including Brit Milah, Simchat Bat (baby namings), Bar/Bat Mitzvah preparation, weddings, conversion classes, and pastoral care officiated by synagogue clergy.
• Year-Round Adult Education Lifelong Jewish learning programs including Hebrew literacy classes, Introduction to Judaism, Bible study (929 Bible Project), and individual sessions with the Rabbi.
• Synagogue Membership Annual membership providing access to religious services, programming, lifecycle officiation, educational discounts, and cemetery service member pricing for individuals and families.
• Youth Group Programming (Kadima & USY) Kadima serves 6th-8th grade students with monthly social, spiritual, and social action events. USY serves high school students several times a month with programming on Israel, social action, and current topics, board-led.
• Women's League Sisterhood Women's organization connecting women of the community spiritually and socially through education, service, and practice, supporting synagogue and youth programs; affiliated with Women's League of Conservative Judaism.
• Daytimers Senior Program Senior-focused programming hosting nine film screenings per year covering Jewish topics, with catered lunches preceding each screening on the third Wednesday of the month.
• Mitzvah Corps Volunteer program providing hands-on assistance to the HNT community through High Holiday outreach, Shabbat challah and wine deliveries, meal preparation, and visits to congregants.
• Early Childhood Program Early childhood education and programming for young children and families in the congregation.
• Endowment Fund Long-term financial sustainability fund supporting children's religious education, youth activities, Israel travel programs, cultural programs, and donor-designated initiatives through donations and bequests. Contributors recognized on a Tree of Life across tiered levels.
• Gadol Gathering Fundraising Event
• Daily Service (Minyan) and Shabbat Worship Regular Jewish religious worship services including Daily Minyan (morning services), Shabbat services, and High Holiday services, available in-person and via Zoom for remote participants.
• Judaica Shop Gift shop managed by Women's League offering Jewish ritual items and gifts to congregants and the community.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHNT is affiliated with United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, the umbrella organization for Conservative Jewish congregations. USCJ provides resources, programming support, and connection to the broader Conservative Jewish movement.
• Women's League of Conservative JudaismcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHNT's Women's League Sisterhood is affiliated with Women's League of Conservative Judaism, the voice of Conservative Judaism on the world stage, supporting Jewish education, heritage, and values.
• Jewish Family Service (JFS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for food drives, holiday gift drives, refugee resettlement assistance, and community service projects. HNT collects food for JFS Polack Food Bank and participates in food sorting.
• Congregations for the Homeless (CFH)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHNT provides monthly shelter meals for homeless men through partnership with CFH, supporting their mission to mitigate homelessness on the eastside.
• Eastside Baby CornerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHNT organizes volunteer days to help Eastside Baby Corner, a diaper bank, clothing bank, and food source serving over 800 kids across King County weekly.
• The Sophia WayminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHNT volunteers in Sophia's Closet, the donation room at the Day Center helping women experiencing homelessness, supporting The Sophia Way's mission to end homelessness for women.
• Jewish Federation of Greater SeattleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHNT participates in Jewish Community Legislative Priorities and Lobby Day, engaging in public policy advocacy through the Federation.
• Leschi Elementary SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHNT supports Leschi Elementary through backpack drives, winter clothing collection, tutoring programs, and donations for children in need at this school seven miles from HNT.
• ROOTS (Rising Out Of The Shadows)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHNT collects winter clothing for ROOTS shelter serving young adults who have aged out of the foster system.
• USY (United Synagogue Youth)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHNT operates a USY chapter for high school students, part of the Conservative Movement's youth group program focusing on Israel, social action, and current topics.
• Marsha Rivkin Center / SummeRunminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHNT Athletes team participates annually in SummeRun & Walk for Ovarian Cancer Research, honoring HNT members Marsha Rivkin, Babs Fisher and Gail Stulberg. Over $13 million raised since 1993.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Congregation Ezra Bessaroth: Sephardic synagogue in Seattle providing comparable religious school, youth programming, and lifecycle services to a Jewish community in the same metropolitan area.
• Congregation Beth AM: Reform Jewish congregation in Seattle's View Ridge neighborhood with comparable religious school, lifecycle, and community programming for Jewish families in the same region.
• Kadima Congregation: Reform Jewish congregation in Seattle offering religious education, youth programming, and community services that compete with HNT for Puget Sound Jewish membership.
• Congregation Kol Ami: Jewish congregation in the Seattle area offering worship, education, and lifecycle services to a similar demographic of Jewish families in the Puget Sound region.
• Congregation Eitz Or: Reform Jewish congregation in Seattle serving a similar demographic of Jewish families with worship, education, and lifecycle programming in the broader Puget Sound market.
• Temple De Hirsch Sinai: Largest Reform Jewish congregation in the Seattle area with multiple campuses, comparable lifecycle, education, and community programming targeting Jewish families in the Puget Sound region.
• Congregation Beth Shalom: Conservative Jewish synagogue in Seattle providing parallel worship, religious school, lifecycle, and social action programming to overlapping Puget Sound Jewish families.
• Temple B'nai Torah: Reform Jewish congregation on the Eastside (Bellevue/Redmond) competing directly with HNT for Eastside Jewish families seeking religious education, lifecycle events, and community programs.

Broad incumbents

• Stroum Jewish Community Center: Eastside Jewish community center providing religious-school alternatives, cultural programming, and social action opportunities that overlap with HNT's youth and family engagement offerings.
• Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle: Regional umbrella organization coordinating Jewish communal life, philanthropy, and social services across Puget Sound, of which HNT is a constituent partner; offers broader ecosystem visibility and shared donor pipeline.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SeattleAchimUSY
• Xx.com/herzlnertamid

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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