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Congregation Beit Simcha

Tucson, AZ · EIN 831684337 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE X30 · Religion-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · beitsimchatucson.org
revenue
$579K
expenses
$221K
net assets
$394K
employees
1
program ratio
93%
mission · from form 990

Jewish religious services and education

profile · synthesized from sources

Congregation Beit Simcha is a Jewish synagogue in Tucson, AZ, led by Rabbi Samuel M. Cohon. It provides religious services, educational content through the Rabbi's blog, and fosters community among its members. The congregation emphasizes Jewish tradition, ethics, and resilience, particularly in relation to holidays like Passover and modern observances like Yom HaShoah and Yom Ha'atzma'ut.

activities · 3 groups

what they do

  • Adult and Family Jewish Learning Programs 17 activities
    • Adult B'nai Mitzvah Program
      Offers an Adult B'nai Mitzvah Class to prepare learners for Bar and Bat Mitzvah ceremonies, including instruction in chanting prayers, Torah, and Haftarah.
    • Advanced Jewish Text Study
      Offers in-depth study courses on the Zohar and the Book of Samuel from the Hebrew Bible, taught by Rabbi Sam Cohon, including interactive exploration using Danny Matt’s English translation.
    • Hebrew Language Instruction
      Offers multiple Hebrew language classes, including an 8-week Beginning Hebrew course and a two-part "High Speed Hebrew" class, teaching letters, vowels, reading skills, and word meanings.
    • Introductory Judaism Education Program
      Offers a free, three-week educational program introducing Judaism, Jewish history, and Israel to the community, as well as an eight-month weekly Introductory Judaism class, both taught by Rabbi Sam Cohon and available in-person and via Zoom.
    • Jewish Media and Public Outreach
      The Rabbi hosts a radio show and podcast called "Too Jewish with Rabbi Sam Cohon and Friends," featuring Jewish music and interviews with Jewish personalities.
    • Offer Adult B'nai Mitzvah Class
      The organization provides an Adult B'nai Mitzvah Class to prepare adult learners for Bar and Bat Mitzvah ceremonies, including chanting prayers, Torah, and Haftarah.
    • Offer Jewish Educational Programs and Classes
      The organization provides a variety of educational programs for adults and children, including a Religious School, introductory courses on Judaism, Hebrew language classes (Beginning Hebrew, High Speed Hebrew), and in-depth studies on Jewish texts like the Zohar, the Book of Samuel, and the weekly Torah portion. These programs are often taught by Rabbi Sam Cohon and are available in-person and online.
    • Offer Jewish Educational Programs for Adults
      The organization provides various adult education classes, including an introductory Judaism program (Taste of Judaism / This is Judaism), an eight-month weekly class on Introductory Judaism, a course on the Zohar, an exploration of the Book of Samuel, a weekly Torah portion discussion, an Adult B'nai Mitzvah Class, and Beginning and High Speed Hebrew classes.
    • Operate a Religious School
      Congregation Beit Simcha operates a Religious School that is open to all learners.
    • Operate a Religious School
      The organization operates a Religious School that is open to all learners.
    • Produce "Too Jewish" Radio Show and Podcast
      The Rabbi of Congregation Beit Simcha hosts a radio show and podcast called "Too Jewish with Rabbi Sam Cohon and Friends," which features Jewish musical cuts and interviews with Jewish personalities.
    • Produce a Jewish Radio Show and Podcast
      The Rabbi of Congregation Beit Simcha hosts "Too Jewish with Rabbi Sam Cohon and Friends," a radio show and podcast that features Jewish musical selections and interviews with Jewish personalities.
    • Produce a Jewish Radio Show and Podcast
      The Rabbi of Congregation Beit Simcha hosts "Too Jewish with Rabbi Sam Cohon and Friends," a radio show and podcast featuring Jewish music and interviews with Jewish personalities.
    • Provide Jewish Educational Programs
      Congregation Beit Simcha offers various educational programs, including a free three-week introduction to Judaism, Jewish history, and Israel, an eight-month weekly introductory Judaism class, and an eight-week beginning Hebrew class. They also provide courses on the Zohar, an interactive exploration of the Book of Samuel, and a dynamic exploration of the weekly Torah portion.
    • Religious School and Youth Education
      Operates a Religious School that welcomes all learners and provides youth programming during Rosh HaShanah services.
    • Taste of Judaism and Community Engagement Program
      Hosts a free, three-session program called "This is Judaism" covering Jewish values, spirituality, and community, featuring Jewish food samples and led by Rabbi Sam Cohon.
    • Weekly Torah Study
      Provides a dynamic and interactive weekly exploration of the Torah portion, taught by multiple rabbis and including food, available in-person and via Zoom.
  • Communal Jewish Holiday Observance 6 activities
    • High Holy Days Observances
      Hosts a full cycle of High Holy Days services and events, including Selichot with Havdallah, Rosh HaShanah Eve and Morning services, Family Tashlich Celebration, Kol Nidrei, Yom Kippur Day services, and a Break-the-Fast event.
    • Host Jewish Holiday Services and Celebrations
      Congregation Beit Simcha hosts a variety of Jewish holiday services and celebrations, including Selichot, Rosh HaShanah, Kol Nidrei, Yom Kippur, Family Tashlich, Shabbat Sukkot, Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret, Yizkor, Simchat Torah, and large public Seders for Passover.
    • Passover Communal Observance
      Hosts large public Seders for Passover.
    • Provide Jewish Religious Services and Holiday Celebrations
      Congregation Beit Simcha holds regular religious services, including Shabbat Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret, and Yizkor services, and organizes celebrations for Jewish holidays such as Selichot, Rosh HaShanah, Kol Nidrei, Yom Kippur, and Simchat Torah. They also host large public Seders for Passover.
    • Provide Jewish Religious Services and Holiday Celebrations
      Congregation Beit Simcha holds regular religious services, including Shabbat Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret, and Yizkor services, and organizes celebrations for major Jewish holidays such as Rosh HaShanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Simchat Torah, and Passover, often including youth programming, family events, and communal meals.
    • Sukkot and Simchat Torah Celebrations
      Holds Shabbat Sukkot services, first morning of Sukkot services, Shemini Atzeret and Yizkor services, and a Simchat Torah Celebration.
  • Worship Music Leadership 1 activity
    • Religious Leadership and Mentorship
      Engages in religious leadership, musical composition, teaching, and mentorship as part of ongoing congregational programming.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$579K
Contributions & grants$223K39%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$5750%
Other revenue$356K
expenses
Total expenses$221K
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$106K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$397K
Cash$376K
Investments$0
Liabilities$3K
Net assets$394K
Liquid reserves20.4 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2022 · YoY revenue +236.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Samuel Cohon Rabbi 45 $98K
board members · 9
  • Alvin Feingold — Director
  • Douglas Friedman — Director
  • Duncan Clark — Director
  • Jeff Leichter — Director
  • Jeff Rothstein — Treasurer
  • Ken Goodman — Vice President
  • Lynn Lande — Director
  • MeMe Aguila — Secretary
  • Sloan R King — President
relationships · 4

who they work with

  • Dr. Sophia Cohon Partner — Director of Youth Education and part of the leadership team.
  • Rabbi Joe Black Partner — Jewish music recording star and past guest on Rabbi Sam Cohon's "Too Jewish" podcast.
  • Rabbi Sam Cohon Partner — Leads the Taste of Judaism educational program
  • Rabbi Samuel M. Cohon Partner — Senior Rabbi and part of the leadership team who helped establish the congregation.