Scholarship for Yeshiva tuition for a year / $3000 ›› back to top   Sending a child to yeshiva is the best investment you could make. Surrounded by a positive atmosphere our children will grow to live and love their Jewish heritage. But for a student in public school, the chances of leading a life in Torah and mitzvos decrease with each year he remains there. By offsetting the cost of switching to yeshiva, you will not only effectively change the course of his life, but all our lives. With your generous donation you will be ensuring the continuity of our nation.

Scholarship for Yeshiva tuition for a month / $300 ›› back to top   There’s no question about it: our most precious resources are our children. They are the link to the future of our People. But for a student in public school, the chances of leading a life in Torah and mitzvos decrease with each year he remains there. By offsetting the cost of switching to yeshiva, you will not only effectively change the course of his life, but all our lives; you will be ensuring the continuity of our nation.

Tutoring for a student who switched from Public School to Yeshiva / $10/session ›› back to top   Switching schools can be a daunting experience for any child, especially a child switching from public school to a yeshiva. While most of our tutors are volunteers, there are many expenses and a lot of effort put into making sure they catch up with the class.

Incentive for recently transferred student / $40 ›› back to top   Making the switch from a familiar environment to a brand new school can be tough. On top of the school work, making new friends and getting familiar with new school rules are just some of the everyday challenges a recently transferred kid might face. With your donation, you’ll give a yeshiva newcomer some well-earned incentives. These serve as the pat on the back he needs to continue making great strides in his education

Scholarship to subsidize Little Star Preschool / $1000 ›› back to top   At Oorah’s own preschool, the littlest students are taking their very first steps into the world of being educated. The lessons they learn here are the building blocks for the formative years in school, and they will carry these skills with them as they enter kindergarten. Your sponsorship will solidify their learning, giving them a solid foundation of our precious heritage for many years to come.

Furnish a Little Star Preschool classroom / $25000 ›› back to top   In a preschool classroom, there’s nothing like high quality furniture to keep things safe. All the furnishings at Little Star, from the chairs, tables and shelves to the cubbies and sensory centers meet all government regulations for safety and stability.

Bookshelf for Little Star / $126 ›› back to top   In a preschool classroom, there’s nothing like high quality furniture to keep things safe. All the furnishings at Little Star, from the chairs, tables and shelves to the cubbies and sensory centers meet all government regulations for safety and stability.

Table for Little Star preschool / $100 ›› back to top   Your donation of a high quality table for our preschool classroom will allow our students to enjoy our hands on activities in style.

Chair for Little Star / $26 ›› back to top   Give our preschoolers the comfort and stability of high quality chairs that are just the right size!

Holiday Project for Little Star Students / $250 ›› back to top   When is a Yom Tov art project more than just an art project? When it’s made by a child at Little Star. In preparation for each Jewish holiday, these projects are not only tactile and sensory development exercises, but they also serve as talking points for the family to discuss, sparking the parents’ curiosity of the upcoming holiday. Your sponsorship can help make Yom Tov meaningful for Little Star students and their families.

Snack/Lunch for Little Star Student for 26 kids / $50/day ›› back to top   Healthy snacks and lunches are what fuel a Little Star’s day, and provide them with the ability to perform to their optimum abilities. By sponsoring snacks and lunches at Little Star for one week, you will not only nourish the children’s bodies, but their souls as well; imagine how many brachos these children will make over the food you purchase – what a zechus!

Jewish book for Little Star library / $10 ›› back to top   The love of reading starts when children are very young. We aim to imbue each child with an appreciation of literature, and reading books aloud to preschoolers is the perfect way to do that. There’s story time every day at Little Star, and your gift of a book can help give our children a positive reading experience.

Toy for Little Star preschool / $10 ›› back to top   They love to play! Donate a toy that will stimulate their creativity and imagination.

Game for Little Star peschool / $10 ›› back to top   Donate a game that will encourage interaction and friendship amongst the toddlers.

Scholarship for a Student learning in Israel for a Year / $4000 ›› back to top   This is a unique chance to become a partner in shaping our boys’ futures. By sending our post high school boys to Yeshiva in Israel you will give them a chance to learn and grow in their yidishkiet in a nurturing, encouraging environment for the first time in their lives.

Spending money for a student learning in Israel / $100/month ›› back to top   Learning in Israel comes along with many expenses and exciting touring opportunities. Provide our boys with the funds they need to join their friends in making the most of their year.

Plane Ticket for a student going to Learn in Israel / $1250 ›› back to top   The trip across the world is a tremendous expense, and a significant portion of the cost of a student’s year in Israel. You can jump start their incredible journey into adulthood by sponsoring their plane ticket. It’s more than money for a flight – it’s a voyage of self-discovery.

Full scholarship for a child in camp / $1699 ›› back to top   Being a student in yeshiva allows a child to learn what it means to be a Jew. Being a camper in TheZone lets him live it. For four solid weeks, our campers are among counselors, who serve as ambassadors of a Torah life. By giving the gift of a full scholarship, you can jump start a life of Torah and mitzvos for a camper – from keeping Shabbos for the very first time, baking challah, or learning about keeping kosher, the warm memories of summer will strengthen him throughout the school year.

50% Scholarship for a child in camp / $850 ›› back to top   For some families, there is just not enough money available to send a child to camp. They can put something towards it, but not the entire sum. The good news is that you can match them, dollar for dollar. The monetary value is measureable, but not so for the zechusim you will earn for enabling a child to live a Torah life for four weeks. Give them the gift of a summer that will truly last a lifetime. Give the gift of TheZone.

Busing for campers to and from camp / $40/kid ›› back to top   Getting there is half the fun – and you can get them started off on the right foot! Though camp expenses may be paid up for, busing is their means of transportation to arrive to their destinations, be it trips, outings and the arrival & departure to camp.

A trip for a camper / $40 ›› back to top   Let our campers enjoy a change of scenery on one of the zones exciting off-grounds trips.

Shabbos seuda at camp / $10/child ›› back to top   Sponsor what might very well be a camper’s very first Shabbos meal…ever! They will bring home warm memories of the zmiros, divrei Torah, and delicious food to their families and the homes they will eventually build.

Swimming Pool expenses at TheZone camp / $20/day ›› back to top   What could be more refreshing than diving into the pool on a scorching hot summer day? Help us with the upkeep of our well maintained pools on both campuses.

Challah baking / $40/bunk ›› back to top   Besides for the heavenly aroma that permeates the atmosphere from baking Challah, it’s one of the special mitzvos that are ascribed to Jewish women. This experience will be carried by an Oorah girl as she grows and becomes a Jewish mother, as well.

Flowers for shabbos / $5/bouquet ›› back to top   Show our campers the beauty of shabbos with a vibrant floral arrangement that will lend a homey touch to the festively set shabbos tables.

Canteen for a camper / $5 ›› back to top   One of the most enjoyable parts of the camping experience is buying snacks from the canteen, and relaxing during some down time with friends. But for kids who don’t have any spare change to use for nosh, it can be a disappointing and embarrassing prospect. With your sponsorship, every child will get to have the sweet summer he/she deserves.

Cocoa club / $5/5 cups ›› back to top   It started with cocoa, but that’s not where it ended. We thought, what’s the best way to get the youngest campers at TheZone excited about learning early in the morning? With a delicious, steaming cup of hot cocoa, of course. But we discovered, as the summer progressed, that the Cocoa Club was not fueled solely by the cocoa anymore; the boys had developed a taste for Torah, too. The name stuck, but as the campers found out for themselves, the learning is sweeter than the cocoa. You can jump start the day and earn the zechus of all fifty boys’ learning by sponsoring a session at the Cocoa Club!

Sponsor a Goat in the petting zoo in camp / $80 ›› back to top

Sponsor a Lamb in the petting zoo in camp / $100 ›› back to top   Bottle feeding the baby lambs is a favorite pastime in TheZone. The caring and love campers show towards the animals carries over to other aspects of camp life.

Sponsor an Alpaca in the petting zoo in camp / $500 ›› back to top

Sponsor a Camel in the petting zoo in camp / $3000 ›› back to top   Our camp mascot is part of what makes TheZone MORE than just a camp!

Sponsor a Calf in the petting zoo in camp / $180 ›› back to top   Our early risers assist in the milking process as well as preparing and warming the milk that will soon be fed to our baby animals.

Sponsor a horse in the petting zoo in camp / $1250 ›› back to top   Aside for the daily riding activities that attract the city kids, our campers s revel in the responsibilities they take on in caring for the horses.

Sponsor a Rabbit in the petting zoo in camp / $10 ›› back to top   The younger campers enjoy exciting games of hide and seek across the camp grounds with our little furry friends, the rabbits!

Feed an animal at TheZone camp / $50/bag ›› back to top   Animals are Hashems creations too, and what better way to portray this concept than with our very own animals on site? Animals need to be properly cared for in order to stay healthy.

Shabbos party/Oneg / $5/kid ›› back to top   It’s the highlight of every child’s week: Shabbos Party!

Color war / $250/team ›› back to top   A part of classic camp culture, color war at TheZone is a chance for campers to learn cooperation, team spirit and sportsmanship.

A tznius shell for a girl / $20 ›› back to top   Give a camper at TheZone the chance to dress as the regal princess she is. Help her bring out her inner beauty by starting off her tznius wardrobe.

A tznius skirt for a girl / $40 ›› back to top   Give a camper at TheZone the chance to dress as the regal princess she is. Help her bring out her inner beauty by starting off her tznius wardrobe.

Manicure for Shabbos in TheZone girl's division / $10/child ›› back to top   Give the girls’ division of TheZone a manicure to prepare to greet the Shabbos Queen.

Inspirational song for camp / $500 ›› back to top   Music speaks to the soul in a language that crosses cultures and prejudices. It is an amazing tool to teach our campers about Torah, Shabbos, Mitzvos, and other priceless parts of our heritage. They carry the songs in their hearts as they leave camp and forge ahead to incorporate the lessons into their lives.

Translated and transliterated Siddur for camp / $10 ›› back to top   Following along in a siddur that has simple, easy to read translation, increases the campers understanding and appreciation of the prayers. Our campers who are just beginning to read Hebrew truly benefit from these fully transliterated siddurim, allowing them to learn to daven with the correct pronunciation. Your donation of a siddur will greatly enhance their overall davening experience.

Children’s Artscroll Siddur / $10 ›› back to top   This beautiful, fully illustrated volume will grab their attention and let them enjoy davening from the very start. The beginner level simple translation and instructions make their davening more enjoyable and meaningful.

Siddurim for campers to take home / $10 ›› back to top   With great effort, many of our campers have mastered the Alef Bais and learnt to daven in just four short weeks! Keep the enthusiasm alive by sending them home with their very own siddur.

Sefer for camp Beis Medrash / $20 ›› back to top   Wouldn’t you want to have the z’chus of a soon to become frum boy pick up a sefer & learn from it? Sponser a Sefer & the z’chus becomes yours! Every time a sefer is learned from, whether a counselor is tutoring a boy or a boy learns Bechavrusa, you have a chelek in their learning.

English book for the library / $20 ›› back to top   Our English library is fully stocked with educational books for those seeking to learn more about their rich heritage, as well as a vast selection of Jewish children’s books and great novels for those wanting to just curl up with a good novel. Encourage Jewish reading with your donation to our library.

Basketball / $20 ›› back to top   A good basketball game is a great outlet for our teens. This game encourages and rewards team effort and cooperation.

Volleyball / $20 ›› back to top   Volleyball is an enjoyable team sport that requires skill and strategic thinking. This fast paced game is a great outlet for our campers.

Hockey stick / $20 ›› back to top   A fast-paced physical sport; hockey is most popular in TheZone. This game requires precision and builds athletic skills that are beneficial to a number of other sports.

Baseball bat / $20 ›› back to top   Playing this classic all-American game with their frum counselors shows our campers that Judaism can be fun!

Bumper boats / $1250 ›› back to top   Rated as one of camp’s most popular activities, you can give campers a splash with bumper boats. Aside from the fun they will have, you will allow them to refresh themselves and be energized for whatever the day has in store for them.

Go karts / $650 ›› back to top   What do you give a camp that has everything? More! Sponsor a go-kart on TheZone’s racetrack. As a camper rides full speed, you not only give him the opportunity to enjoy riding on go carts, but in essence you’re also fueling his Neshama and jumpstarting his journey to live as a true Torah Jew

Winter Shabbatons / $100/child ›› back to top   Though it may be cold & frigid out, inside there is a feeling of true friendship and bonding-one that warms the heart & soul. It is a perfect opportunity to be reunited with counselors and friends, reminiscing over fun summer memories. By sponsoring a winter retreat you will keep the warmth of TheZone alive in the cold winter

Chanukah package / $26/box ›› back to top   It’s easy for an Oorah family to celebrate Chanukah with their Party in a Box kit! Complete with a Menorah, candles, Potato Latkes mix, a cute designed apron and more-you’ll help a Jewish family celebrate the Holiday the way every Jewish family should! And it makes Chanukah so much more exciting, for kids and adults alike!

Chanukah concert / $20/person ›› back to top   Oorah’s annual Chanukah concert is a much anticipated and well attended event. Your generous support will let us light up their night with the finest in Jewish entertainment and a chance to connect with their extended Oorah family.

Purim Seudah / $20/person ›› back to top   Make it possible for an Oorah family to celebrate Purim at our colossal annual seudah. By sponsoring a seuda, it will be almost as if you invited them to your own table. You will give them the opportunity to enjoy the joyous and festive feast of Purim-one they won’t forget!

Purim Seudah / $20000/event ›› back to top   Make it possible for an Oorah family to celebrate Purim at our colossal annual seudah. By sponsoring a seuda, it will be almost as if you invited them to your own table. You will give them the opportunity to enjoy the joyous and festive feast of Purim-one they won’t forget!

Mishloach Manos / $20 ›› back to top   Purim is a time of giving and strengthening friendships. Show an Oorah family that you really care. Sponsor a Mishloach Manos basket that will bring smiles to their faces on the happiest day of the Jewish calendar.

Pesach package with Wine and Matzah / $40 ›› back to top   Give an Oorah family a kosher Pesach with the box of Pesach essentials (matza, bedikas chometz kit, Pesach book, guide and nosh). You will allow them to have a taste of this Holiday and get a feel of the exodus from Egypt.

Sfira counting contest for Kiruv families / $1250 ›› back to top   As you count toward the day we received the torah, help a less affiliated Jew start his own journey toward  kabalas hatorah. Our sefira counting contest makes the counting all the more exciting and forgetful free.

Sponsor a Shavuos night learning / $1250 ›› back to top   On Shavuot, the custom is to stay up all night learning. Help make this happen by sponsoring our program of our incentives and rewards.

Purchase a Sukkah for a small kiruv family / $300 ›› back to top

Purchase a Sukkah for a Large kiruv family / $600 ›› back to top   Help an Oorah family put their sukkah together so they can celebrate Yom Tov properly. While you sit with your family to dine in your sukkah, you’ll feel good to know that you helped another family be able to celebrate Yom Tov in their own sukkah, as well.

Lulav & Esrog / $20/set ›› back to top   Give an Oorah family their own set of arba minim so they’ll have a chance to celebrate the Yom Tov accordingly. While you shake your lulav , you’ll have the extra zechus of someone else shaking the lulav that you sponsored.

Chol Hamoed day trip / $40/child ›› back to top   Give our teens a chance to reunite with their camp friends and counselors in  a safe and appropriate environment this Chol Hamoed.

Simchas Beis Hashoeva / $10/person ›› back to top   Help an Oorah family experience the simcha of Sukkos by sponsoring our annual simchas bais hashoeva. As they dance to the music with Jews of all walks of life, arms locked with one another, you will give them a sense of belonging and a feeling of pride in being part of the Chosen nation.

Musician for Simchas Beis Hashoava / $720 ›› back to top   Music has its way of uniting us,  bridging generation gaps, and bringing people closer. As they dance to the music with Jews of all walks of life, arms locked with one another, you will give them a sense of belonging and a feeling of pride in being part of the Chosen nation.   Your donation will create an atmosphere that will be the catalyst to many more simchos

Yom Tov Retreat at TheZone camp resort / $100/person ›› back to top   Oorah’s retreats bring dozens of our kiruv and frum families together to experience Yom Tov in a beautiful country resort atmosphere. While enjoying the sumptuously prepared gourmet meals, inspiring shiurim, discussions, and entertainment for all ages, many of our torah mates meet in person for the very first time. They enjoy this unique opportunity to learn and get to know each other in person, and leave feeling invigorated with a renewed commitment to their learning and partnerships.

Scholarship for Shabbat with Oorah / $80/person ›› back to top   Our Shabbat with Oorah retreats give our kiruv families a bona fide shabbos experience in the country ambiance of TheZone’s campgrounds. With gourmet meals, inspiring shiurim, discussions, and entertainment for all ages, the newly frum family can take their place as a member of Oorah’s tremendous extended family. You donation will allow them to walk away with a deeper appreciation of their heritage.

Hospitality Package for Shabbat with Oorah / $10/package ›› back to top   Let us welcome our Shabbat With Oorah guests in style. Our hospitality packages are complete with nosh for the kids and plenty of reading material for the entire family. Your donation will go a long way in making our families feel right at home.

Melave Malka / Entertainment for Shabbat with Oorah / $1250 ›› back to top

Rebbetzins Program Mentorship / $250/mentor ›› back to top   The journey through shidduchim is especially challenging for a Baal Teshuvah. Oorah’s rebbitzens take on the role of loving family and caring mentors, providing direction and support in the difficult parshah of shidduchim. With you contribution, you too can be a partner in setting up a Bayis Ne’eman B’yisrael.

Buy a Shaitel for a Kallah / $1000 ›› back to top

Make a wedding for a kiruv family / $10000 ›› back to top

Sponsor a bris / $600 ›› back to top

Sponsor a Bar Mitzva / $1250 ›› back to top

Sponsor a Bar Mitzva in camp / $250 ›› back to top

Sponsor a Bat Mitzva / $500 ›› back to top

Sponsor a Bat mitzva in camp / $250 ›› back to top

Sponsor new dishes for a kiruv family to keep kosher / $250 ›› back to top   The decision to go kosher is a huge one to undertake – and an expensive one, too. Even in more casual homes, there was only one set of dishes to buy. Going kosher means that there are now 2 new sets to purchase, and another 2 if they plan to stay home for Pesach. With your sponsorship, you can help them bring the mitzvah of kashrus to their very own home.

Buy a meaningful birthday present for a kiruv family / $10/person ›› back to top   With thousands of families relying on Oorah every year, from holiday packages, to camp, to Shabbat with Oorah, we had to think of a way to connect with everyone on a personal and individual level. And what better way to do that than to send a birthday gift? The Shema resonates deeply with Jews of every background, so we thought a perfect birthday gift would be a leather-bound card containing that tefilla. This gift can be from you, too – with your sponsorship, and you’ll have the zechus of their krias shema as well.

Crises intervention counseling / $200/session ›› back to top

Monthly rent stipend / $1000 ›› back to top

Wardrobe for Yom Tov for a needy family / $250/person ›› back to top

Yom Tov stipend for food for a kiruv family in neeed / $500 ›› back to top

Rabbi Mintz's discretionary fund / $3000/month ›› back to top

Sponsor Learning at ChillZone / $360/location ›› back to top   Make an ordinary Saturday night extraordinary with father-son learning. For those kids who aren’t able to learn with their own fathers, Oorah mentors give up their Motzei Shabbos plans to fill that role. Other volunteers also learn with the fathers, to fill in the gaps in their Torah knowledge so they can pass it on to their children.

Sponsor a pizza pie for Learning at ChillZone / $20/pie ›› back to top   It’s always better with fresh pizza!

Sponsor soda, fries and door prizes for ChillZone / $5/child ›› back to top

Sponsor a raffle prize for ChillZone / $10 ›› back to top   Every ChillZone learning session ends with exciting raffles for fantastic prizes. Sponsor a prize that will keep our campers and their friends coming back each week.

Buy Tefillin for a Bar Mitzvah boy / $500 ›› back to top   One of the highlight of a boy’s bar mitzvah is donning tefillin.

Sponsor Bar Mitzva lessons / $20 ›› back to top   He’ll be Bar-Mitsvah only once-make it his most memorable day.

Purchase a mezuzah for a kiruv family / $50 ›› back to top   Give an Oorah family their very first mezuzah. Aside from the shmira of the mitzvah, it’s a constant reminder to the family that theirs is a Jewish home.

Tzitzis / $10 ›› back to top   Donate the very first pair of tzitzis for a kiruv boy. They will serve as a constant reminder of his commitment to his heritage and the Torah.

TorahMates recruitment and setup / $500/week ›› back to top   Hey – someone actually does it! Follow ups, monitoring progress and office support. And it’s a full time job. But the results are highly successful, not t o mention uplifting, listening to all the heartwarming feedback.

TorahMates learning materials / $40/packet ›› back to top   We paired up two eager Torah mates. All that’s left is to provide the learning material, from which they can each follow along.

TorahMates incentive program / $5/hour ›› back to top   We all need rewards – even adults!  A new partnership is exciting, but the enthusiasm will eventually  wear off. But when there is promise of reward, we can keep the learning going strong.

Sponsor a TorahMates Siyum / $180 ›› back to top   Be a part of an incredibly poignant milestone in a kiruv Torah Mate’s learning. A siyum, a completion of a portion of learning, can impel growth to higher and higher levels of scholarship and mitzvah observance.

TorahMates volunteer training material / $500/month ›› back to top   The only way for others to know that we seek volunteers, is by advertising! We then pair up suitable partners to learn together. By becoming a Torah Mate you will not only gain a friend for life, but you’re learning will be enhanced as well-you’re Torah Mates satisfaction becomes you’re satisfaction. After all when you give, you’re really gaining!

TorahMates junior division incentive program / $5/hour ›› back to top   Without constant maintenance, the inspiration and religious commitment the kids make in camp will eventually fall to the wayside. Therefore, we follow up on our campers throughout the year, and keep TheZone inspiration alive through get togethers, prizes, and other incentives.

Torah Spot shiur by Rabbi Chaim Mintz / $250/shiur ›› back to top   Everyone can use some food for thought once in a while. And for not yet Frum Jews who are hungry for Torah, these insights are what stimulate them for the week.

Torah Spot recruitment / $250 ›› back to top   Let everyone know about upcoming classes with a weekly postcard we send to all our families in the Staten Island area.

Torah Spot Livestream Setup / $20000/setup ›› back to top   Get us up online, allowing hundreds to watch from around the world.

Torah Spot livestream Cost / $500/month ›› back to top   Get us up online!  Allow hundreds to be inspired around the world

Torah Spot refreshments / $50 ›› back to top   Don’t all Jewish events need food?

Oorah Spirit online newsletter / $750/month ›› back to top   Help us get our informative and interesting online newsletter out to thousands every month. The newsletter contains music or other multimedia relating to the time of year, different thought provoking and inspirational articles, ask the Rabbi forum, and other exciting content.

Ask the Rabbi Shailos hotline / $100/week ›› back to top   At different points in the year, an Oorah staff member makes himself available to answer all types of shailos from our kiruv families. The shailos range from hilchos Yom Tov, hashkafa questions, or chinuch advice.

Sponsor a Horeini class for women / $100 ›› back to top   Sponsor our unique learning program for woman. At horeini they’ll find not just an enticing selection of evening classes, but a community of new friends who are interested as they are in spiritual growth, and Rabbis and teachers who take a personal interest in their lives, offering good advice and practical help wherever it’s needed.

Torah Spot building / $1000000 ›› back to top

TheZone II Shul / $1000000 ›› back to top

Paroches at TheZone II / $5000 ›› back to top

Name of TheZone sports complex / $5000 ›› back to top

TheZone Beis Medrash / $25000 ›› back to top   Get the zechus of all the davening and learning done in TheZone’s bais medrash.

The Mikvah at TheZone / $10000 ›› back to top

Kitchen at TheZone / $10000 ›› back to top

Main Enterance at TheZone II / $5000 ›› back to top

Mezuzah at TheZone / $100 ›› back to top

TheZone Dining Room / $10000 ›› back to top