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BUREAU OF JEWISH EDUCATION

SCOTTSDALE, AZ · EIN 860560654 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE X30Z · Religion-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · bjephoenix.org
revenue
$459K
expenses
$472K
net assets
$387K
employees
26
volunteers
40
program ratio
91%
mission · from form 990

JUDAIC EDUCATION AND SERVICES

profile · synthesized from sources

The Bureau of Jewish Education of Greater Phoenix promotes Jewish literacy and heritage through lifelong learning programs for all ages. Founded in 1971, it offers classes, workshops, and community events that strengthen Jewish identity in a pluralistic, non-denominational environment. The organization serves individuals and families across Arizona, with a focus on education, family engagement, and support for educators.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $89K
    PASSAGES SERIES IS SEVEN DIFFERENT SUNDAY NIGHT PROGRAMS THAT BRING
  2. #2 $108K
    ADULT EDUCATION LEARNING OFFERRINGS HAVE EXPANDED TO BRING MORE PEOPLE
named programs · 7 · from sources

what they call their work

Family Shabbat
Monthly Friday evening program for families with songs, Kiddush, and activities for children under 10
Hebrew High
Non-affiliated Jewish learning center and community for teens in the Phoenix area
Jewish Baby University
Six-week program for expectant parents covering childbirth preparation and Jewish traditions related to birth, naming, and parenting; offered three times per year
Level Up K-12 Educators Conference
Professional development conference for Jewish educators in grades K-12
Marriage University
Marriage preparation class for engaged or newly married couples, focusing on communication, financial planning, and Jewish perspectives on relationships
Passages Lecture Series
Adult learning lecture series on Jewish topics, including Israel and Jewish heritage
Preschool Educators Conference
Annual conference offering continuing education and support for preschool teachers
activities · 9 clusters

what they do

  • Adult and Family Jewish Learning Programs 9 activities
    • Adult Jewish Learning Classes
      Offers a variety of in-person adult learning classes on subjects such as Hebrew (beginner and advanced), Israeli Politics, weekly Parsha study, Wise Aging, and courses on Israel and the Middle East, held at the Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus.
    • Adult Learning Classes
      Provides adult learning classes on various subjects, including Hebrew (beginner and advanced), Israeli Politics, weekly Parsha study, Wise Aging, and courses on Israel and the Middle East, offered in-person at the Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus.
    • Adult Learning Classes
      Provides a variety of in-person adult learning classes on subjects such as Hebrew (beginner and advanced), Israeli Politics, Wise Aging, weekly Parsha study, and courses on Israel and the Middle East.
    • Adult Learning Programs
      Offers a variety of in-person adult learning classes throughout the year at the Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus, including Hebrew (beginner and advanced), Wise Aging, Israeli Politics, weekly Parsha study, and special courses such as "Israel and the Middle East," "Art Of and By Israel’s Military," and "Why Israel Remains a Biblical, Political, and Cultural “Light Unto the Nations”."
    • Jewish High School Supplemental Education
      Offers supplemental evening classes to Jewish high school students.
    • Teen Jewish Learning Center
      Operates a non-affiliated Jewish learning center and community for teens.
    • Teen Learning Center
      Operates a non-affiliated Jewish learning center and community for high school students, including supplemental evening classes.
    • Teen Learning Center
      Operates a non-affiliated Jewish learning center and community for high school students, including supplemental evening classes that began in 1971.
    • Youth and Teen Education Programs
      Provides supplemental evening classes for Jewish high school students, initiated in 1971, and operates a non-affiliated Jewish learning center and community for teens.
  • Community and School Library Operations 4 activities
    • Children’s and Community Library Services
      Operates a children's library open on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and maintains a broader Community Library with a collection of books and media available to the public.
    • Community Libraries
      Operates a children's library open on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and a general Community Library with a collection of books and media.
    • Community Libraries
      Operates a children's library and a general Community Library with a collection of books and media.
    • Jewish Community Libraries
      Operates a children's library open on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and a general Community Library with a collection of books and media.
  • Communal Jewish Holiday Observance 4 activities
    • Community Celebrations and Family Programs
      Hosts monthly themed Community Celebrations featuring sensory crafts, parachute activities, and storytelling, along with monthly Family Shabbat programs that include songs, Kiddush, socializing, and family activities, inviting families to participate in Jewish celebrations and programming.
    • Community Jewish Celebrations and Programming
      Invites families to participate in Jewish celebrations and programming, including monthly Family Shabbat programs with songs, Kiddush, socializing, and family activities, and monthly themed Community Celebrations featuring sensory crafts, parachute activities, and storytelling.
    • Family and Community Celebrations
      Hosts monthly Family Shabbat programs featuring songs, Kiddush, socializing, and family activities, as well as monthly themed Community Celebrations with sensory crafts, parachute activities, and storytelling; also invites families to participate in broader Jewish celebrations and programming.
    • Jewish Celebrations and Community Events
      Invites families to participate in Jewish celebrations and programming, including monthly Family Shabbat programs with songs, Kiddush, socializing, and family activities, and monthly themed Community Celebrations featuring sensory crafts, parachute activities, and storytelling.
  • Public Discourse on Israel and Jewish Affairs 4 activities
    • Current Events and Israel Engagement Programs
      Hosts events featuring speakers who share personal perspectives on current events in Israel, including topics such as Gaza/Hamas, Iran, judicial reform, and the drafting of Haredim.
    • Israel-Focused Speaker Events
      Hosts events featuring speakers who share personal perspectives on current events in Israel, covering topics such as Gaza/Hamas, Iran, judicial reform, and the drafting of Haredim.
    • Speaker Events on Israel
      Hosts events featuring speakers who share personal perspectives on current events in Israel, covering topics such as Gaza/Hamas, Iran, judicial reform, and the drafting of Haredim.
    • Speaker Events on Israel
      Hosts events featuring speakers who share personal perspectives on current events in Israel, covering topics like Gaza/Hamas, Iran, judicial reform, and the drafting of Haredim.
  • Curriculum-Specific Teacher Training 4 activities
    • Educator Professional Development and Conferences
      Provides professional development, curriculum support, and mentorship opportunities for teachers and schools, including organizing the "Ignite: Religious School Educators Conference," the "Level Up K-12 Educators Conference," and a Preschool Conference. Also holds city and state-wide educational conferences on the Holocaust and Jewish topics for public and religious school teachers.
    • Professional Development for Educators
      Provides professional development, curriculum support, and mentorship opportunities for teachers and schools, including organizing the "Ignite: Religious School Educators Conference," the "Level Up K-12 Educators Conference," and continuing education conferences for religious school and preschool teachers.
    • Professional Development for Educators
      Provides professional development, curriculum support, and mentorship opportunities for teachers and schools, including organizing conferences such as the "Ignite: Religious School Educators Conference," "Level Up K-12 Educators Conference," and a Preschool Conference.
    • Teacher and School Support Services
      Provides professional development, curriculum support, mentorship, and continuing education conferences for religious school and preschool teachers, including the "Ignite: Religious School Educators Conference" and the "Level Up K-12 Educators Conference."
  • Marriage Enrichment Programs 4 activities
    • Jewish Marriage University
      Offers a program to help couples navigate relationships and plan their future, including skill-building sessions and a special track for interfaith couples; a class was held on April 12, 2026, with a dedicated interfaith session on April 13, 2026.
    • Jewish Marriage University Program
      Offers a program to help couples navigate their relationships and plan their future, including a special session for interfaith couples, providing valuable skills for securing their future.
    • Jewish Marriage University Program
      Offers the Jewish Marriage University program to help couples navigate their relationships and plan their future, including a special session for interfaith couples.
    • Jewish Marriage University Program
      Offers a program to help couples, including interfaith couples, navigate their relationships and plan their future by learning valuable skills. Classes are offered throughout the year.
  • Jewish Educational Travel & Camp Scholarships 4 activities
    • Scholarship Programs
      Provides scholarships for Israel programs and other Jewish learning experiences to support broader educational and cultural engagement.
    • Scholarships for Israel and Learning Experiences
      Provides scholarships for Israel programs and other Jewish learning experiences.
    • Scholarships for Jewish Learning Experiences
      Provides scholarships for Israel programs and other Jewish learning experiences.
    • Scholarships for Jewish Learning Experiences
      Provides scholarships for Israel programs and other learning experiences to individuals of all ages.
  • Holocaust Education and Remembrance Programs 3 activities
    • Educational Conferences
      Organizes city and state-wide educational conferences on the Holocaust and Jewish topics for public and religious school teachers, and will host a Preschool Conference on February 13, 2026.
    • Educational Conferences on Holocaust and Jewish Topics
      Holds city and state-wide educational conferences on the Holocaust and various Jewish topics for public and religious school teachers.
    • Holocaust and Jewish Topics Educational Conferences
      Holds city and state-wide educational conferences on the Holocaust and various Jewish topics for public and religious school teachers.
  • Uncategorized 6 activities
    • JBU Family Circle
      Launched in June 2019, this program serves and connects alumni families of the Jewish Baby University, fostering ongoing community engagement.
    • Jewish Baby University Alumni Engagement
      Operates the JBU Family Circle, launched in June 2019, to serve and connect with alumni families of the Jewish Baby University program.
    • Jewish Baby University Program
      Offers a six-part workshop series focused on the well-being of mothers and babies (ages 0 to pre-crawling), providing education and exercises rooted in Jewish tenets. This program is offered three times per year, with each series lasting six weeks and meeting once a week.
    • Jewish Baby University Program
      Offers a six-part workshop series three times per year, each lasting six weeks, focused on the well-being of mothers and babies (ages 0 to pre-crawling), providing education and exercises rooted in Jewish tenets. It also includes the JBU Family Circle to connect alumni families.
    • Jewish Baby University Program
      Offers a six-part workshop series three times per year, each lasting six weeks, focused on the well-being of mothers and babies (ages 0 to pre-crawling), providing education and exercises rooted in Jewish tenets. It also includes the JBU Family Circle to connect alumni families.
    • Jewish Baby University Program
      Offers a six-part workshop series three times per year for mothers and babies (ages 0 to pre-crawling), focusing on well-being through education and exercises rooted in Jewish tenets, with sessions meeting once a week for six weeks.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$459K
Contributions & grants$247K54%
Program service revenue$193K42%
Investment income$15K3%
Other revenue$4K
expenses
Total expenses$472K
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$267K
Grants paid out$2K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$413K
Cash$161K
Investments$240K
Liabilities$26K
Net assets$387K
Liquid reserves10.2 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +2.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
M SHINDLER EXEC DIRECTOR 40 $71K
board members · 14
  • A BROOKS — VICE PRES
  • A GARCIA — DIRECTOR
  • A SIMONES — DIRECTOR
  • B GOLDBERG — DIRECOTR
  • D NASHBAN — DIRECTOR
  • D SALICE — DIRECTOR
  • H BLUMSTEIN — PAST PRES
  • J BRAUNER — DIRECTOR
  • J OFFERHARTZ — DIRECTOR
  • J SCHENKMAN — DIRECTOR
  • L WEISS — DIRECTOR
  • P GOLUB — VICE PRES
  • R PRI-TAL — DIRECTOR
  • S FERENCE — PRESIDENT
relationships · 3

who they work with

  • Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus Partner — Hosts events at the BJE Library located at the Ina Levine Campus.
  • Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus Partner — Located at the campus in Scottsdale, Arizona.
  • local synagogues Partner — Collaborates with local synagogues to offer programs for expectant parents.