Grantee Partners

Eshel

Eshel seeks to create a future for the Orthodox LGBTQ+ community through its innovative and culturally sensitive programming designed to support LGBTQ Jews and their families, and to open hearts, minds, and doors in traditional Jewish communities. Micah provides general operating and capacity building support as Eshel expands its reach and impact, specifically Micah supports the development of Eshel’s fundraising department as well as its efforts to create a NY Hub for its work.

International Beit Din

The International Beit Din was established to address challenging cases concerning Agunot (women whose husbands refuse to give them a get), and to provide a forum where women facing get abuse may find effective relief, all with a commitment to maintaining strict halachic standards. Micah supported the IBD’s strategic planning process and provides general operating support for its implementation.

Ohr Torah Stone

Ohr Torah Stone is a Modern Orthodox movement of 30 institutions and programs making a transformative impact on Jewish life, learning and leadership worldwide. Yad La’Isha was established to support and advocate for Agunot, providing: 1) legal support in rabbinic and civil courts, 2) social work services and personal coaches to support and empower clients. Micah supports Yad La’Isha’s efforts to develop and expand the use of the halakhic prenuptial agreement in Israel.

Organization for the Resolution of Agunot

ORA is the central address in the Orthodox community seeking to eliminate abuse in the Jewish divorce process. They do this through the promotion of the Halakhic Prenup Agreement, educational programs, and case advocacy. In addition to a general operating grant, Micah funds Cheirut, an international coalition of organizations, established by ORA, dedicated to helping agunot worldwide.

YCT Rabbinical School

Yeshivat Chovevei Torah Rabbinical School recruits, professionally trains, and places Rabbis throughout the world to lead the Jewish people and shape their communities’ spiritual and intellectual character in consonance with Modern Orthodox values and commitments. What makes them unique is their commitment to inspiring a passionate commitment to Torah, encouraging intellectual openness, questioning, and critical thinking, affirming the shared covenantal bond among all Jews regardless of denomination, and enhancing and expanding the role of women within Orthodoxy. Micah provided YCT with strategic planning support and is currently funding its implementation with a multi-year general operating grant.

Itim

ITIM is the leading advocacy organization working to build a Jewish and democratic Israel in which all Jews can lead full Jewish lives. Micah supported ITIM’s strategic planning process and provides general operating support for its commitment to helping people participate in central features of Jewish life, such as gaining official recognition as Jews, marrying as Jews, and converting to Judaism, and to improving government policies that impede access to these fundamental Jewish life passages.

Uri L'Tzedek

R’ Shmuly Yanklowitz founded Valley Beit Midrash and Uri L’Tzedek as Orthodox social justice institutions guided by Torah values and dedicated to combating suffering and oppression. Through community-based education, leadership development, and action, R’Shmuly inspires leaders, and empowers the Jewish community towards creating a more just world. Micah provides general operating support.

Beit Midrash Har'el

Founded in 2013 by Rabbi Herzl Hefter, Beit Midrash Har’el is the only Orthodox program where women and men study together to become Rabbis, providing qualified and motivated students equal access to the Torah and our tradition while also providing equal recognition for accomplishment in learning and intellectual achievement. Micah provides general operating support as well as funding towards Har’el’s Collaborative Seminar for the Study of the Jewish Interpretive Tradition.

Koren Publishers Jerusalem

Koren, an Israeli-based publisher of Jewish religious texts, is committed to intellectual rigor, textual purity, and thoughtful design. Micah supports Koren’s five volume Megillah set, with commentaries from contemporary women Torah scholars.

Kesher Families

Kesher Families was born of a need for parents to speak with other parents about the unique circumstance of having an LGBTQ+ member in an Orthodox family.  Kesher helps maintain a connection between parent to child, sibling to sibling, and grandparent to grandchild. Micah supports Kesher with an operating grant as well as a challenge grant to help the organization in its fundraising efforts.

Jewish Queer Youth

JQY (Jewish Queer Youth) is a nonprofit mental health organization that supports and empowers queer Jewish teens and young adults, with a particular focus on individuals from Orthodox, Chassidic, and Sephardic/Mizrahi backgrounds. Its work is grounded in an understanding of Jewish tradition and mental health best practices and includes peer support, counseling referrals, drop-in centers, and other programs designed to promote well-being, resilience, and community connection for at-risk youth from historically non-accepting communities. Micah’s funding supports JQY’s mental health–related programs and services.

The Honey Foundation

The Honey Foundation for Israel invests in spiritual leaders who harness the energy of entrepreneurship along with the power of Judaism to create an Israeli society that is more open, connected, and reflective of our Jewish values. Micah supports Honey’s work in Israel to support entrepreneurial spiritual leaders in the Orthodox community.

Shalom Task Force

The mission of Shalom Task Force, Inc (STF) is to combat and prevent domestic violence and foster healthy and safe relationships and families. They focus their work in the Jewish community, to help those that may not have access to traditional services and need culturally sensitive programming. Micah supports STF’s initiative to educate Batei Din working with divorcing couples to identify signs of abuse.

Judaism Unpacked

Unpacked is a digital media initiative of OpenDor Media that produces educational content designed to unpack complex topics related to Judaism, Jewish identity, Israel, and Jewish history for global audiences. Through articles, videos, podcasts, and social media content, Unpacked presents nuanced perspectives that aim to deepen understanding and foster informed engagement with Jewish ideas and contemporary issues. The platform reaches millions annually across multiple digital channels and serves as a resource for educators, students, and general audiences seeking accessible Jewish educational media.

Orthodox Women's Torah Leadership

The Orthodox Women’s Torah Leadership (OWTL) field building initiative was launched in January 2023 at a convening sponsored by Micah Philanthropies and the Walder Foundation. Micah Philanthropies is dedicated to building a field of Orthodox women’s Torah leadership by coordinating and supporting the efforts of organizations and passionate professionals, lay leaders and philanthropists working to develop, nurture and support women Torah leaders.

Drisha

Drisha, founded in 1979 by Rabbi David Silber, is the world’s first center for women’s advanced study of classical Jewish texts. To build the pipeline of the next generation of women scholars, Micah supports Drisha’s summer camp Talmud programs for middle school and high school girls.

Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance

Founded 25 years ago by Blu Greenberg, JOFA is a pioneering organization dedicated to advancing women’s rights and opportunities within the framework of halakha, strengthening a vibrant and equitable Orthodox community. Micah launched and funded JOFA’s Devorah Scholars program from 2020–2024 and currently provides general operating support.

Nishmat

Nishmat is one of the premier centers for advanced Torah study for women worldwide. Through its Miriam Glaubach Center in North America and Keren Ariel in Israel, Nishmat trains Yoatzot Halakha—women selected for their extensive Torah knowledge, leadership ability, and deep religious commitment. Graduates of the program serve in communities and synagogues around the world, supporting observance of taharat hamishpacha (family purity) and serving as teachers and role models. Micah supports Nishmat by funding stipends and training for Yoatzot Halakha and by supporting the publication and distribution of Nishmat Habayit volumes 2 and 3, compilations of responsa authored by a team of Yoatzot Halakha.

Prizmah Center for Jewish Day School

Prizmah’s Women’s Leadership Network is a field-wide initiative designed to support the advancement and retention of women in senior leadership roles within Jewish day schools and related educational institutions. The program provides professional development, peer learning, mentorship, and networking opportunities. Micah supports Prizmah’s Women’s Leadership Network.

Susi Bradfield Women’s Institute of Halakhic Leadership

Based in Israel and founded by Rabbi Shlomo Riskin, Ohr Torah Stone is a Modern Orthodox movement of 30 institutions and programs making a transformative impact on Jewish life, learning and leadership worldwide.

The Susi Bradfield Women’s Institute of Halakhic Leadership at Midreshet Lindenbaum is a five-year-long, full-time yeshiva that provides women scholars with the opportunity to engage in Torah study on a level high enough to join the top circle of Torah scholars and leadership. With an eye towards expanding roles and career opportunities for graduates of the program, and ultimately women Torah scholars throughout Israel, Micah supports both the training as well as a placement professional who works with graduates to find positions throughout Israel.

Yeshiva University- GPATS

The Graduate Program in Advanced Talmudic Studies (GPATS) is the only Orthodox two-year master’s program that provides women an opportunity for post-college, high-level study to further their growth in skills in advanced Talmud, Tanach and Halakhic studies. This program creates an elite cadre of female scholars of who will serve as leaders and role models for the Orthodox community and Jewish community at large. After completing the two-year program, the women will receive a master’s degree in biblical and Talmudic interpretation. Micah funds both the Graduate Program and a micro-grant incubation fund for GPATS students launching their own learning initiatives.

Yeshivat Maharat

Yeshivat Maharat, founded in 2009, is the first Yeshiva in America to ordain women to serve as Orthodox clergy. By providing a credentialed pathway for women to serve as clergy, they increased the community’s ability to attract the best and brightest into the ranks of its rabbinic leadership. In addition, by expanding the leadership to include women, they seek to enliven the community at large with a wider array of voices, thoughts, and perspectives. Micah provides multi-year operating support for Maharat.

Hadran: Advancing Talmud Study for Women

Hadran aims to make Talmud study accessible to Jewish women at all levels. It does so in a unique way: by providing a wide range of resources – daily Talmud study support, commentary, topical shiurim, insights – in the voice of women teachers. These resources present the material in clear ways, with explorations of context and explanations of basic Talmudic assumptions, making them interesting, engaging, and meaningful. Hadran believes that an accessible digital hub of Talmud study will advance women’s Talmud learning worldwide. Micah provides general operating support and funding for Hadran’s Beyond the Daf program, which focuses on topical insights and shiurim by contemporary women Torah scholars.

Matan-The Sadie Rennert Women's Institute for Torah Studies

Matan has been at the cutting edge of Torah learning for women since it was established in 1988.  What began as a small group studying around a dining room table with Rabbanit Malke Bina, has developed into a dynamic, broad based institute with intensive Beit Midrash programs and a wide array of innovative and challenging learning opportunities for women of all ages and from all backgrounds. Micah supports Kitvuni, a fellowship for women writing books of Torah scholarship.

The Downtown Minyan

The Downtown Minyan is a vibrant, warm, innovative, and growing Jewish community in downtown Manhattan dedicated to cultivating purpose-driven Jewish living for young adults. Micah supports Mijal Bitton in her role as Rosh Kehilla.

Batsheva Learning Center

The Batsheva Learning Institute seeks to empower a new generation of confident and competent Chabad and Chabad-adjacent female leaders and educators by creating a community for women that centers around authentic Torah learning and where women have the unique opportunity to explore original texts and develop their independent Torah learning skills. Micah provides general operating support for the women’s Beit Midrash as well as pilot funding for the Institute’s new Shluchos Advanced Halakhic Training Program.

The Palm Collective

The Palm Collective is a private, global community and trusted partner for today’s Jewish philanthropists, offering meaningful connections, learning opportunities, and personalized resources. Micah supports its first cohort of Orthodox women funders.

Arev Fund

Micah participates in the Arev fund, a giving circle whose mission is to use and promote impactful female Jewish philanthropy to spur change, with a particular focus on the advancement of women.

OTS Pava Hadas Army Program

The Ohr Torah Stone Pava Hadas program offers spiritual and emotional support to hundreds of religious women enlisted in the IDF, allowing them to fulfill their patriotic duty without compromising their religious commitment.

Ematai

Ematai is dedicated to supporting Jewish through the complexities of aging and end-of-life care with Jewish wisdom and halacha. Micah supports Ematai’s new intensive training text-based fellowship for women Torah scholars, equipping them with the education and skills to provide individual support and communal leadership on the religious challenges of end-of-life care.

Sharsheret

Sharsheret provides resources and support for those facing breast and ovarian cancer in the Jewish community. Micah funds the unique halachic curriculum and training program for women communal leaders made available through Sharsheret’s Global Health Training institute.

Yeshiva University Pava Center for Women's Torah Scholarship

The Pava Center for Women’s Torah Scholarship at Yeshiva University is a newly established academic and communal initiative dedicated to advancing high-level Torah study, mentorship, and leadership development for women. Founded through a transformative gift from Micah Philanthropies (Ann and Jeremy Pava), the Center provides a vibrant home within Stern College for Women for rigorous textual study, intellectual growth, and communal engagement that reflects YU’s values of ahavat Torah and yirat Shamayim. At the heart of the Center is the Pava Scholars Program, a three-year immersive cohort that combines advanced coursework in Jewish Studies, chavruta learning, weekly colloquia, close faculty mentorship, and opportunities to develop skills in teaching and leadership. The Center also hosts public lectures, annual Torah conferences, and initiatives to elevate women’s Torah scholarship on a national and global scale. Micah’s support strengthens the Center’s capacity to nurture the next generation of women scholars and contribute to broader communal engagement with serious Torah learning.

Kemp Mill Synagogue

Kemp Mill Synagogue is a Modern Orthodox community in Silver Spring, Maryland that offers prayer services, educational programs, and community support for members and the broader Jewish community. The Yoetzet Halacha program at Kemp Mill Synagogue provides accessible halachic guidance on taharat hamishpacha (laws of family purity), mikvah observance, and women’s health questions within the framework of Jewish law. Micah supports Adina Blaustein in her role as Yoetzet Halacha & Community Scholar, recognizing her work in offering halachic consultation and advancing communal learning opportunities related to these topics.

YIOZ of North Riverdale/Yonkers

Young Israel Ohab Zedek (YIOZ) of North Riverdale/Yonkers is a Modern Orthodox community synagogue that offers prayer services, adult education, and programs to strengthen Jewish life and learning for its members. Micah supports Miriam Zami Edeson in her role as Terry Satinover, Z”L, Community Scholar, a position that brings advanced Torah teaching and community-focused learning to the YIOZ kehillah. Through her teaching and engagement, the Community Scholar role enriches congregational study opportunities and contributes to the synagogue’s intellectual and spiritual life.

Beth Jacob Congregation

Beth Jacob Congregation is a Modern Orthodox synagogue in Oakland that offers daily prayer services, educational programs, and community engagement opportunities to support Jewish life and learning across all ages. Micah supports Ilana Bauman Waxman in her role as Manhiga Kehilatit (Director of Community Engagement), recognizing her leadership in fostering meaningful connections and Jewish experiences within the congregation.

South Philadelphia Shtiebel

South Philadelphia Shtiebel is a Jewish community and synagogue in South Philadelphia that offers prayer services, learning opportunities, and community gatherings grounded in Orthodox practice with an inclusive and community-based approach. The Shtiebel aims to foster spiritual growth, connection, and engagement for individuals at various life stages through Jewish ritual, study, and communal programming. Micah supports Rabbanit Dasi Fructher in her role as founder and spiritual leader of the Shtiebel, recognizing her leadership in building and sustaining this emerging Jewish community.

Mizrachi Lapidot

Mizrachi Lapidot is a women’s educator training program designed to address the shortage of advanced female Judaic studies educators within the Modern Orthodox and Religious Zionist educational landscape. The program offers structured, high-level study in Torah Sheb’al Peh and Jewish thought, combined with pedagogical training and curriculum development. Participants engage in regular in-person learning and guided instruction with experienced educators. Micah provides grant support to support Lapidot’s educational programming and strengthen its capacity to prepare women for leadership roles in Torah education.

Ceres

Ceres is a nonprofit organization that works with investors, companies, and policymakers to promote sustainability and address systemic economic and environmental challenges. One of its flagship initiatives, Climate Action 100+, is a global investor-led program focused on engaging the world’s largest corporate greenhouse gas emitters to encourage governance, disclosure, and action aligned with climate-related risk mitigation.

Citizens' Climate Education

Citizens Climate Education is a nonpartisan grassroots advocacy organization that empowers individuals to educate key stakeholders, policymakers, and the general public about effective solutions to climate change. Micah supports CCE’s Conservative Outreach efforts.

Environmental Defense Fund

Environmental Defense Fund is one of the world’s leading and most influential environmental organizations. Guided by science and economics, they find practical and lasting solutions to the most serious environmental problems. Micah supports their work with aquaculture in order to develop sustainable production of healthy seafood meeting the most stringent environmental and health standards.

For more than 90 years, the Jewish Agency for Israel has worked to overcome the biggest challenges facing the Jewish people. Micah supports the Jewish Agency as they create links globally—bringing Jews to Israel and Israel to Jews around the world. Micah supports JAFI’s efforts on behalf of Ukrainian immigrants to Israel.

New England Jewish Academy

New England Jewish Academy is a Pre-K–12 Orthodox Jewish day school based in West Hartford, Connecticut, serving students and families across the region. The school is committed to providing a strong general and Jewish education while fostering a vibrant and inclusive Orthodox community. Micah supports New England Jewish Academy through general operating support, contributing to the school’s stability, growth, and the continued vitality of the West Hartford Orthodox community.

Prizmah Center for Jewish Day School

Prizmah: Center for Jewish Day Schools is a national organization that supports Jewish day schools and yeshivas across North America. Its work focuses on strengthening the Jewish day school field through professional development, leadership training, research, network-building, and initiatives that support educational quality and sustainability. Micah provides Prizmah with general operating support.

Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Hartford

The Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Hartford is a Jewish day school located in West Hartford, Connecticut, that provides an integrated general and Jewish studies education grounded in Jewish values. The school serves students through an educational model that emphasizes academic rigor, critical thinking, and community engagement. Micah provides the Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Hartford with general operating support.

ADL

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) is a nonprofit organization that monitors and responds to antisemitism, extremism, and other forms of hate and discrimination, and conducts education, advocacy, and research related to civil rights and democratic values. Its work includes tracking hate incidents, providing educational resources, and engaging with policymakers and community partners. Micah supports ADL through a general operating grant.

Hadar

Founded in 2006, Hadar works to empower Jews to create and sustain vibrant, practicing, egalitarian communities of Torah, Avodah and Chesed by offering immersive experiences with deep Jewish content. Micah provides multi-year operating support for Hadar and its regional expansion in targeted cities throughout the United States. Micah also supports the Hadar Community Groups program, designed to empower individuals to build small local community based on shared interests in the realms of Torah, Avodah and Chesed.

Jewish Federations of North America

The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) is a network of 146 local Jewish federations dedicated to protecting and enhancing the well-being of Jewish communities worldwide through engagement in community development, Israel, and civil society. Micah supports Frontline, a program focused on community building and cross-community engagement.

Jewish Funders Network

JFN is a global network of foundations and philanthropists whose mission is to promote meaningful giving and improve philanthropy in the Jewish world. Micah is a member of the network.

JJ Greenberg Institute

The J.J. Greenberg Institute for the Advancement of Jewish Life is a division of Hadar that focuses on advancing the teachings of Rabbi Yitz Greenberg and exploring their application within contemporary Jewish life. Micah supports the Institute’s production and dissemination of multimedia educational materials based on Rabbi Greenberg’s work, as well as efforts to recruit and train Jewish leaders and educators engaged in transmitting these teachings.

PJ Library

PJ Library is a Jewish early childhood literacy and engagement program of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation that distributes Jewish-themed children’s books to families across North America. The program sends more than 230,000 books each month and has distributed over 20 million books since its launch. PJ Library operates through a partnership model involving the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, local community partners such as Jewish Federations and Jewish Community Centers, and a network of philanthropic supporters known as PJ Alliance Partners. Micah is a member of the PJ Alliance.

Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford

Israel’s Collective Action for Resilience (ICAR) is a collaborative initiative that convenes experts in medicine, psychology, public health, philanthropy, and investment to coordinate responses to trauma and strengthen national resilience in Israel. ICAR focuses on aligning efforts across organizations working in the trauma and mental health field to address population-level needs. Micah supports ICAR’s Psychoeducation Campaign.

Joint Distribution Committee

The American Joint Distribution Committee is the leading global Jewish humanitarian organization. Micah supports JDC’s efforts to rescue and support Ukrainians.

Jewish Family Services

Jewish Family Services of Greater Hartford is the leading social service agency in the West Hartford community, providing a wide array of services to the Jewish community and the community at large. Micah is the founding funder of JFS’ innovative Comprehensive Community Supports: Embracing Independence program, designed to help community members become financially and socially independent through a combination of professional social services and community volunteer frameworks.

Emunah of America

Emunah is dedicated to caring for the most vulnerable children and families in Israel. These programs encompass crisis and counseling centers, multi-purpose day care centers, homes for children at risk, high schools, and college. Micah supports Emunah’s children’s home in Afulah a lifeline to children who cannot live at home as their parents are unwilling or unable to care for them.