Center for Jewish-Bulgarian Cooperation

What Center for Jewish-Bulgarian Cooperation does

The Center for Jewish-Bulgarian Cooperation (Alef / ЦЕБС) is a Bulgarian non-profit association (сдружение) headquartered in Burgas, established in 2013 to preserve the historical memory of the rescue of Bulgarian Jews during World War II and to promote inter-ethnic tolerance. Its flagship program is the annual International Literary and Film Youth Contest titled 'Whoever saves one human life, saves the entire universe,' which reached its thirteenth edition in 2026 and accepts entries in five languages (Bulgarian, English, German, Polish, Hungarian). Complementing the contest is a virtual library documenting Righteous Among the Nations and Bulgarian Jewish history, an annual international literary festival, a 'Опознай ме' magazine series on ethnic communities in Bulgaria, and an interactive anti-semitism education initiative.

The organization operates as a community-led non-profit with no commercial revenue model. Funding derives from voluntary membership fees, small individual donations (preset tiers of 10, 20, 50, and 100 BGN processed via PayPal and ePay.bg), and project-based grants for commemorative and educational initiatives. Core products are human-curated content (contest entries, films, digital books, library resources) delivered through a WordPress website, YouTube channel, and in-person events. It maintains a small team (1-10 employees) and partners with the Bulgarian National Assembly, BTA (Bulgarian Telegraph Agency), Sofia University's Faculty of Law, the Burgas Art Gallery, Shumen Municipality, and Theatre College 'Lyuben Groys' to execute programming.

Customer segments are youth/student contest participants and the general public interested in Jewish-Bulgarian history. Marketing and distribution occur through the alef-bg.org website, YouTube video content, social media, media partnerships with state press, and in-person events including conferences and award ceremonies. There are no AI/ML capabilities, no API offerings, and no disclosed revenue figures or funding rounds. The entity is independently governed by a Management Board chaired by Alberta Alkalay and has no parent organization or holding structure.

Name

Center for Jewish-Bulgarian Cooperation

Legal name

Алеф – Център за еврейско-бълг的合作чество

Website

https://alef-bg.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Center for Jewish-Bulgarian Cooperation (Alef) is a Bulgarian non-profit association founded in 2013 that preserves the memory of the rescue of Bulgarian Jews during WWII through an annual international youth literary and film contest, a virtual library, and educational programs promoting inter-ethnic tolerance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cultural and Educational Non-Profit Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Post-Conflict Recovery, Reconciliation & Social Cohesion Programs (BPADAFAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Research & Science Fair Competitions (Science Fairs, Research Symposiums) (EDAMAGAL), Intergovernmental Education Cooperation & Bilateral/Multilateral Programs (EDADALAA), Governance, Democracy & Rule of Law (BPAGABAI)

Keywords

• Cultural heritage education
• Youth literary contests
• Holocaust memorial programs
• Antisemitism prevention initiatives
• Intercultural tolerance programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Burgas

HQ country

Bulgaria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Voluntary membership in the association (сдружение) for physical and legal persons who share the organization's goals. Members are accepted by the Governing Board upon written application.
2. Donations: Public donations through PayPal and ePay.bg payment systems. Donation tiers offered: 10 BGN, 20 BGN, 50 BGN, and 100 BGN.
3. Grant funding: Project-based funding for specific educational and commemorative initiatives, including partnerships with government institutions and international organizations for commemorative events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Center for Jewish-Bulgarian Cooperation (Alef) is a non-profit association that preserves the memory of the rescue of Bulgarian Jews during World War II and promotes intercultural tolerance. Its primary offering is the annual International Literary and Film Youth Contest "Whoever saves one human life, saves the entire universe," accompanied by a parallel International Youth Literary Festival. The organization additionally maintains a virtual library, publishes a magazine series on ethnic communities in Bulgaria, produces digital books in 3D flip-book format, and runs an interactive antisemitism education initiative.

Product overview

Center for Jewish-Bulgarian Cooperation (Алеф/ЦЕБС) is a non-profit cultural and educational organization offering a portfolio of programs centered on Jewish-Bulgarian heritage, Holocaust memory, and intercultural tolerance. The core offering is the annual International Literary and Film Youth Competition, complemented by the parallel International Youth Literary Festival and a Virtual Library containing resources on the Righteous Among the Nations, Bulgarian Jewish history, and student research. Additional products include the 'Опознай ме' magazine series covering ethnic communities in Bulgaria, an interactive anti-Semitism education initiative, a feature film, and digital book publications. All programs aim to engage youth in creative work while preserving historical memory.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• International Literary and Film Youth Contest "Whoever saves one human life, saves the entire universe" (Международен литературен и филмов младежки конкурс „Който спаси един човешки живот, спасява цялата вселена") Annual international youth literary and film competition focused on themes of rescue, humanity, and the preservation of memory regarding the saving of Bulgarian Jews during the Holocaust, targeting students and young creatives.
• Virtual Library (Виртуална библиотека) Digital library containing resources on Righteous Among the Nations, Bulgarian Jews in wars, Bulgarian Jewish creators, student works, and recommended readings, made available through the organization's website.
• Magazine Series "Опознай ме" ("Get to Know Me" / Списание „Опознай ме") Magazine series exploring ethnic groups and communities in Bulgaria, including Jews, Ukrainians, Armenians, Greeks, Russians, Roma, and Turks, promoting understanding and tolerance.
• Combating Antisemitism Initiative (Борба с антисемитизма) Educational initiative providing interactive videos, information resources, and reporting mechanisms to combat antisemitism in Bulgaria.
• International Youth Literary Festival "Friendship – Meaning and Salvation" (Международен литературен младежки фестивал „Приятелството – смисъл и спасение") International youth literary festival accompanying the contest, featuring conferences and cultural events focused on friendship and rescue themes.
• Alef's Feature Film (Игралният филм на АЛЕФ) Feature film production by the organization covering themes of Jewish-Bulgarian cooperation and the rescue of Bulgarian Jews.
• Digital Books in 3D Flip-Book Format (Дигитални книги) Digital publications in 3D flip-book format, including books documenting competition entries and historical accounts.

Quantifiable outcome

• 13 consecutive years of international youth literary contest
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BTA (Bulgarian Telegraph Agency)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 20 January 2023Strategic partnership between TSEBS Alef and BTA to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the rescue of Bulgarian Jews. Joint series of materials remembering the historical events and participants in the rescue, and presenting the significance of the salvation of Bulgarian Jews during the Holocaust.
• Sofia University 'St. Kliment Ohridski'coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organization of international conference 'The Role of Jurists in the Rescue of Bulgarian Jews' with the Faculty of Law. The conference brought together legal scholars and highlighted the role of Bulgarian parliamentarians in preventing deportation.
• National Assembly of Bulgaria (Parliament)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint event with the Parliament on the 80th anniversary of the rescue of Bulgarian Jews. Open doors day attended by 4000 visitors focused on the theme of salvation.
• Burgas Art Gallery 'Petko Zavgorov'minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partner for literary events and book presentations, including the launch of Viviana Asa's novel 'Avramov's Bridge' in the former synagogue building.
• Shumen MunicipalityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstallation of commemorative plaque honoring Shumen citizens who participated in the rescue of Bulgarian Jews during World War II.
• Theatre College 'Lyuben Groys' - Burgas BranchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent projects under the 'Etudes Project' connecting theatre students with the organization's educational themes.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@alef-bg
• Facebookfacebook.com/alef.center
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/center-for-jewish-bulgarian-cooperation-alef

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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