Yachad

What Yachad does

Yachad (also known as the National Jewish Council for Disabilities, or NJCD) is a New York-headquartered nonprofit organization operating under the Orthodox Union (OU) that provides Jewish-inclusive education, employment, social, and recreational programs for individuals with disabilities. Founded in 1983, the organization has expanded to 10 regional chapters across the US, Canada, and Israel, serving children, teens, and adults ages 6-30+ with developmental, cognitive, and physical disabilities, as well as deaf and hard of hearing individuals via its Our Way program.

Yachad operates a multi-program portfolio across four core verticals: education through IVDU Schools; employment and vocational services through the Jewish Union Foundation (JUF); social and recreational programming through year-round Shabbatons, regional events, and summer camps (the largest portfolio, described as the largest provider of Jewish camping for individuals with disabilities); and Israel travel experiences including Birthright and Yad B'Yad. The organization's technology stack is intentionally lean, centered on the REACH centralized resource and referral database (expanded across all US regions and Toronto), the third-party CampInTouch platform for summer program registration, and the Campanion mobile app for photo sharing. No proprietary AI/ML capabilities are disclosed.

The organization generates revenue through program tuition and fees (summer programs priced $3,750-$12,750, Yad B'Yad at $11,000 total, Adult Getaway at $4,650 per session), non-refundable application fees ($350-$500), donations from individuals and organizations, need-based scholarships (including $3,000 RootOne LLC vouchers for eligible Israel trip participants), and parent-organization support from the Orthodox Union. GTM is community-led via regional chapters, word-of-mouth referrals, synagogue and school networks, and in-person information sessions across multiple North American cities, with direct-to-consumer summer registration through CampInTouch.

Name

Yachad

Legal name

Yachad (National Jewish Council for Disabilities)

Website

https://yachad.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Yachad is a New York-headquartered nonprofit under the Orthodox Union providing Jewish-inclusive education, vocational, social, and summer programming for individuals with disabilities across 10 regional chapters in the US, Canada, and Israel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG), Special Education, Disability Support & Inclusive Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAH), Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM)

Keywords

• Disability inclusion services
• Jewish special education
• Inclusive summer camps
• Vocational training programs
• Disability resource referral

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Program Tuition and Fees: Revenue generated from summer camp programs, vocational programs, and other services. Families pay tuition for various programs including summer camps ($3,750-$12,750), Yad B'Yad Israel trips ($11,000 total), and adult vacation programs. Application fees of $350-$500 are non-refundable.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Yachad is a nonprofit organization under the Orthodox Union that relies on donations from individuals, families, and organizations to fund operations and provide scholarships. The website prominently features donation options.
3. Financial Aid and Scholarships: Limited financial-aid scholarships are available based on need and distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Additional scholarship support comes from RootOne LLC vouchers of $3,000 for eligible Israel trip participants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Yachad (the National Jewish Council for Disabilities) is a nonprofit organization under the Orthodox Union that provides inclusive Jewish education, employment, and social programs for individuals with disabilities. Its core offerings include formal special education through IVDU Schools, vocational training and employment services via the Jewish Union Foundation (JUF), the largest Jewish-inclusive summer camping program suite in North America, inclusive Israel travel through Yad B'Yad and Birthright, and regional year-round social programming including Shabbatons across 10 US, Canadian, and Israeli chapters.

Product overview

Yachad (also known as NJCD - National Jewish Council for Disabilities) is a nonprofit organization under the Orthodox Union dedicated to enhancing life opportunities for individuals with disabilities, ensuring their participation in the full spectrum of Jewish life. The organization operates a multi-product portfolio centered around inclusion: IVDU Schools provides quality special needs education; the Jewish Union Foundation (JUF) offers vocational training and employment services; REACH serves as a centralized resource and referral database; and Our Way supports deaf and hard of hearing individuals. The flagship summer programming division (Yachad Summer Programs) is the largest provider of Jewish camping for individuals with disabilities, offering diverse programs including Yachad Bunk Programs (Chaverim, Kesher, Lavi, Morasha, Nesher, Simcha), Camper Integration Programs, Vocational Programs, Yad B'Yad Israel Experience, Adult Getaway, and Birthright Israel trips. Regional chapters across the US, Canada, and Israel provide year-round social programming through Shabbatons and local events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Yachad Summer: Summer camping programs for individuals with disabilities offering various integration, vocational, and travel programs
• IVDU
• Jewish Union Foundation (JUF)
• REACH
• Yad B'Yad
• Our Way
• Yachad Siddur
• Yachad On Demand

Products and services

• IVDU Schools Formal educational arm of Yachad providing quality educational opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Part of the Orthodox Union's National Jewish Council for Disabilities.
• Jewish Union Foundation (JUF) Employment arm of Yachad providing individuals with disabilities the skills and opportunities to contribute to their community, including Day Hab Programs, Vocational Training Services, and Respite services for families.
• Yachad Summer Programs Wide variety of summer programs for individuals with disabilities including Yachad Bunk Programs, Camper Integration Programs, Vocational Programs, Yad B'Yad Israel Experience, Adult Getaway, and Birthright Israel trips. The largest provider of Jewish camping opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
• Our Way Program established in 1969 that addresses the social and religious needs of deaf and hard of hearing individuals, including deaf-blind individuals, in the full spectrum of Jewish life.
• REACH First-of-its-kind centralized Jewish resource and referral database for individuals with disabilities, matching individuals with appropriate services based on diagnosis, location, and other variables. Includes a 1-877-REACH-52 helpline. Expanded to all Yachad regions in the US and Toronto, Canada.
• Shabbatons Inclusive weekend retreats where Yachad members join together with a peer group for year-round social programming.
• Birthright Israel Yachad's Birthright Israel Trip run through Israel Free Spirit, providing inclusive travel experiences to Israel for Jewish young adults with developmental and cognitive disabilities ages 18-32. Free for eligible participants.
• Regional Programs Year-round programs helping individuals with disabilities develop meaningful social lives through local chapters in Baltimore, Chicago, Cleveland, Israel, Los Angeles, New England, New Jersey, New York, South Florida, and Toronto.
• Yad B'Yad Inclusive five-week touring program to Israel for post-10th and 11th grade high schoolers and young adults with disabilities, ages 16-25. $11,000 total including accommodations, round-trip airfare from NY, meals, and trips.
• Yachad On Demand On-demand virtual programming and resources offered by Yachad for members.
• Chaverim Summer Camp Yachad Bunk Program for males ages 8-30 at Swan Lake, NY (Mogen Av Camp Grounds). 6-week program costing $10,900.
• Kesher Summer Camp Yachad Integration Program for females ages 6-25 at Camp Sternberg, NY. $12,750 full summer, with first session ($7,075) and second session ($6,075) options.
• Lavi Summer Camp Yachad Integration Program at Camp Lavi, PA for ages 10-17. Features small bunks and high staffing ratio with individualization for disabilities. $11,500 full summer.
• Morasha Summer Camp Yachad Integration Program at Camp Morasha, PA for ages 12-21. Features large bunks, 2:1 staffing ratio, and high levels of integration. $11,500 full summer.
• Nesher Summer Camp Yachad Integration Program at Camp Nesher, PA for ages 8-14. A 3-week second-session program for first-time campers. $5,450.
• Getaway Adult Vacation Adult vacation program for ages 18+ at upstate New York. Two sessions available: Getaway I (June 24-July 8) and Getaway II (July 12-July 26) at $4,650 each.
• Camp Amichai Vocational program in Israel for young adults ages 21-30. 3.5-week program in July at 9,360 NIS.
• Nofesh Summer retreat for adults ages 21+ in Israel. 2.5-week program in July at 6,500 NIS.
• Yachad Siddur A Siddur (prayer book) published by OU Press, adapted for individuals with disabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Largest provider of Jewish camping opportunities for individuals with disabilities
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

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

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Orthodox Union (OU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYachad is the National Jewish Council for Disabilities (NJCD) under the Orthodox Union umbrella. The OU provides organizational support, infrastructure, and brand affiliation that enables Yachad to operate its comprehensive disability services across the Jewish community.
• Israel Free SpiritcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYachad's Birthright Israel Trip is run through Israel Free Spirit. This partnership enables Yachad to offer free Birthright trips for Jewish young adults with developmental and cognitive disabilities ages 18-32.
• RootOne LLCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRootOne LLC provides vouchers of $3,000 to help offset costs for eligible Yad B'Yad Israel trip participants. Yachad Summer Programs actively applies for RootOne funding which is subject to participant eligibility.
• Various Partner CampscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYachad partners with mainstream camps including Camp Nesher, Camp Morasha, Camp Lavi, Camp Chaverim (Mogen Av Camp Grounds), Camp Sternberg, Moshava IO, Moshava Alevy (Running Springs CA), Moshava Wild Rose, Moshava Ennismore, and others to provide inclusive programming.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• UCP (United Cerebral Palsy): UCP affiliates deliver educational, therapeutic, vocational, and residential programs for individuals with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. Comparable to Yachad's residential and vocational programming on a secular scale.
• JCC Association of North America: JCC Association is the umbrella body for Jewish Community Centers, many of which offer disability inclusion programs, summer camps, and social services. A broader incumbent that competes for Jewish community programming dollars and inclusion mandates.
• Easterseals: Easterseals is a large national disability services nonprofit providing education, employment, and recreation services. Comparable to Yachad in offering a multi-service disability services portfolio, though on a much larger secular scale.
• The Arc of the United States: The Arc is a national disability advocacy and services organization providing community-based programs, employment supports, and recreation. Comparable to Yachad's JUF and vocational programs in serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Regional players

• Special Olympics: Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and athletic competition for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Comparable to Yachad's recreational and inclusion programs in serving individuals with developmental disabilities through community programming.

Direct peers

• Sinai Schools: Sinai operates Jewish special education programs serving students with a wide range of learning and developmental disabilities. Comparable to Yachad's IVDU Schools in providing Jewish special education services.
• Jewish Family & Children's Services (JFCS): JFCS provides social services across multiple US locations, including disability services, education, and family support within the Jewish community. Comparable to Yachad in serving Jewish families with disabilities and offering similar social assistance and resource referral.
• SHARE (Special Hearts in the Active Recreation Experience): SHARE is a residential summer camp for individuals with disabilities that has historically been Jewish-affiliated. Directly comparable to Yachad Summer Programs in providing inclusive camping experiences for individuals with disabilities.
• Camp Ramah Special Needs Programs: Camp Ramah is a Jewish summer camp network that operates Tikvah programs for campers with disabilities. Direct peer in Jewish inclusive camping, offering similar integration models and competing for camper families.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/results?search_query=Yachad+summer+programs
• Facebookfacebook.com/YachadSouthFlorida
• Xx.com/YachadNJCD
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/yachad

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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