Religion-Related
Shefa Jewish Psychedelic Support
BERKELEY, CA
Total revenue
$611K
Total expenses
$504K
Net assets
$154K
Grants received
$1.1M
8 grants
EIN
873002998
Tax year
2024
Mission
We bring together jewish people in the community to deepen their connection to their traditions and religious practices.
Programs
3 programs
Online learning classes torah classes are monthly teaching/learning sessions facilitated by guest teachers online on topics related to consciousness and healing within the jewish mystical traditions. Longer series are planned for every quarter. This offering gives insight and support through learning our sacred texts. Our resources are printed and digital holiday companions bridging and exploring jewish themes about consciousness. Music, articles, essays, books, and journals to be compiled, written, published on our website, and available for purchase. We are creating religious texts for jewish people who wish to know more about their mystical traditions.
Common era is a program supported by a one-year grant from the jim joseph foundation to beloved builders inc. The initiative funds shefa's communal study on the use of psychoactive substances among north american jewry. The study aims to provide valuable insights into how unaffiliated jews are exploring new pathways to connection and community, and to inform the next stage of shefa's development.
General programs reflect the organization's commitment to fostering spiritual growth, personal healing, and communal connection through jewishly-rooted initiatives. These offerings are designed to support individuals on their journeys toward deeper self-awareness, meaningful engagement with jewish tradition, and a renewed sense of belonging. Grounded in values of trauma-informed care, spiritual authenticity, and cultural relevance, the programs provide educational and experiential opportunities that integrate sacred wisdom with contemporary approaches to healing. Through these efforts, shefa aims to inspire transformation, cultivate resilience, and create inclusive spaces for exploration and return.
Financials
FY 2024
Revenue
Expenses
People
6 listed
ZACHARY KAMENETZ
FOUNDER & CEO
$123K
40 hrs/wk
ERICA SIEGAL
SECRETARY
$6K
1 hrs/wk
KEVIN WALDMAN
TREASURER
—
2 hrs/wk
DAVID KIFERBAUM
BOARD MEMBER
—
1 hrs/wk
BARBARA GOTTESMAN
BOARD MEMBER
—
1 hrs/wk
MORDECHAI WALDER
BOARD MEMBER
—
1 hrs/wk
Grants received
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