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About Impact Accelerator

The OU Impact Accelerator identifies and advances promising Jewish nonprofits. Through education, mentorship, and collaboration, we empower great leaders committed to strengthening our communal landscape in new ways.

The Orthodox Union launched the OU Impact Accelerator to support entrepreneurial ventures addressing our communal challenges.

We partner nonprofit entrepreneurs, successful professionals, and OU resources to work on the most impactful projects and share our growing knowledge base.

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By the Numbers

5
Cohorts
25
Ventures
32
Founders
330K
Money Allocated
30
Mentors
260
Applications
5
Board Members
45+
Workshops
3
Countries

Who you are

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Communal need
You are addressing a pressing issue in our community
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Leadership
You have the leadership skills necessary to build your venture and make an impact
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Innovation
Your venture's method is new and innovative

Why we are needed

Our Team

Tamar Frydman
Director
Tamar Frydman
Director

Tamar joins the OU with over fifteen years of experience in driving organizational strategy and pioneering new programs in the nonprofit world. She most recently served as Senior Director of Programs at the Jewish Funders Network, and prior to that held management positions at UJA Federation of New York. Tamar holds a bachelor’s in psychology from Towson University and a MSW from the University of Maryland School of Social Work.

Adira Glicksman
Program and Operations Associate
Adira Glicksman
Program and Operations Associate
Adira holds an MSW from the Wurzweiler School of Social Work and brings over four years of experience with NJ NCSY, where she served as an advisor and city director. Now the Program and Operations Associate at Impact Accelerator, Adira is dedicated to fostering meaningful change across the Jewish community, demonstrating a deep commitment to community development and impactful initiatives.
Mattie Watson
Executive Fellow
Mattie Watson
Executive Fellow
Mattie lives in Washington Heights and just graduated from Stern College for Women. Prior to starting the executive fellowship, she was head advisor and communications coordinator for Boston NCSY. Mattie is excited to be able to help Klal Yisrael through Impact Accelerator and other opportunities that the OU has to offer.

Timeline

Feb 2018.
Accelerator launched
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May 2018.
Cohort I Selection
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Nov 2018.
Cohort I Education
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Dec 2019.
Cohort II Selection
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March 2020.
Cohort II Education
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Nov 2020.
Cohort III Selection
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April 2021.
Cohort III Education
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January 2022.
Cohort IV Selection
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June 2022.
Cohort IV Education
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March 2023.
Cohort V Selection
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