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501(c)(3) Nonprofit  ·  Great Neck, NY

לב לב — Heart to Heart

Jewish Education
for Every Family

No family should have to choose between paying their bills and keeping their child in school. Lev Lev provides confidential, needs-based tuition assistance grants directly to Jewish day schools — so every child can stay where they belong.

"We never want a family to stay silent about a struggle we could quietly help with. That is why everything we do begins — and ends — with trust."

— Lev Lev Educational Fund Board


Grants available for K–5th grade students at Jewish day schools

Applications reviewed within two weeks by board members only

Funds sent directly to the school — never through the family

Rooted in Community.
Built on Dignity.

Lev Lev Educational Fund, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Great Neck, New York. We provide confidential, needs-based tuition assistance grants to Jewish day school families who need support affording the cost of a Jewish education.

The name Lev Lev — Hebrew for "heart to heart" — reflects how this work must be done: with sensitivity, with respect, and with complete privacy. Families who reach out to us do so with courage, and we honor that trust at every step.

We believe that a Jewish education should never be out of reach for a family that wants it. Our board is dedicated to reviewing every application with care, compassion, and complete confidentiality.

About Our Organization →
K – 5th
Grades served across all partner schools
7
Jewish day school partners in Great Neck
100%
Of grants disbursed directly to partner schools
2 weeks
Maximum time to review and respond to every application

Simple. Private. Respectful.

From your first inquiry to grant disbursement, every step is handled with care and complete confidentiality. Our board reviews each application personally — this is never automated, and your information is never shared outside our organization.

01

Apply Directly or Through Your School

A family may apply confidentially through our online form, or be referred by their school's administration. Both paths are fully supported and treated with equal care. No one at your school needs to know you applied — unless you want them to.

02

Respectful Financial Review

Our board conducts a fair, holistic review of your household income, documented necessary expenses, family size, and the gap between what your family can reasonably contribute and the actual cost of tuition. We do not use rigid income cutoffs — every family's situation is different, and we treat it that way.

03

Board Review and Grant Decision

The Lev Lev Board of Directors reviews and approves all grant awards personally. Families are notified within two weeks of their application. All decisions are made with care and complete confidentiality.

04

Funds Disbursed Directly to Your School

Approved grants are sent directly to the partner school and applied to the family's tuition account. Families never handle the funds themselves. This protects their privacy and their dignity — no one in the community will ever need to know.

Learn more about the process →

Partner Schools & Synagogues

Lev Lev works directly with Jewish day schools across the Great Neck area and is supported by our community's synagogues. Families may be referred by their school or apply directly — both paths are equally welcome.

Partner Day Schools

  • Long Island Hebrew Academy
  • Silverstein Hebrew Academy
  • North Shore Hebrew Academy
  • Yeshivat Kol Yaakov
  • Magen Israel Center
  • Yeshiva of Great Neck
  • Torah Ohr Hebrew Academy

Community Synagogues

  • Young Israel of Great Neck
  • Temple Israel of Great Neck
  • Temple Emanuel of Great Neck
  • Chabad of Great Neck
  • Shaare Zion Congregation
  • Mashadi Jewish Center
  • Lake Success Jewish Center

Need Tuition Assistance?

If your child attends a Jewish day school in Kindergarten through 5th grade and your family is experiencing financial hardship, we are here to help — quietly, quickly, and without judgment.

Our application takes a few minutes to complete. Your information is reviewed only by board members and is never shared outside our organization.

Apply Confidentially →

Strictly Confidential

Your application is seen only by Lev Lev board members. We will never contact your school, synagogue, or anyone in your community.

Response Within Two Weeks

Every application is reviewed personally by our board. You will hear from us at the email address you provide.

Funds Go Directly to Your School

Approved grants are paid straight to the school, credited to your tuition account. You never have to handle the money yourself.

You Can Apply Even with Partial Aid

If your school already provides some assistance, you are still welcome to apply to Lev Lev for additional support.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for a Lev Lev grant?

Families of Jewish day school students in Kindergarten through 5th grade who demonstrate documented financial need. We serve families at our seven partner schools in the Great Neck area.

Will my school or synagogue find out I applied?

No. Your application is reviewed only by Lev Lev board members. We will never contact your school, synagogue, rabbi, or anyone in the community without your explicit permission.

Can I apply if my school already gives me partial aid?

Yes. Many families receiving partial assistance from their school still face a significant gap. Lev Lev grants can supplement — and in some cases fully close — that gap.

How long does it take to receive a decision?

Our board reviews all applications within two weeks of submission. We respond at the email address you provide with a decision and next steps.

How are approved grants disbursed?

Funds are sent directly to the partner school and applied to the family's tuition account. Families never handle the funds, which protects their privacy throughout the process.

Is my donation tax deductible?

Yes. Lev Lev Educational Fund, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) public charity. All donations are fully tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.

We're Here to Help

General

General Inquiries

Questions about our program, eligibility, how we work, or how Lev Lev can help your family or school.

hello.levlev@gmail.com
Giving

Donations & Giving

Significant gifts, tribute donations, sponsorships, or setting up a recurring contribution.

donate.levlev@gmail.com
Governance

Board & Schools

School administrators, organizational partnerships, and official board correspondence.

board.levlev@gmail.com

Lev Lev Educational Fund, Inc.  ·  Great Neck, NY 11023  ·  hello.levlev@gmail.com