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About CK Academy

We got tired of meeting families too late.

Est. 2023

Collective Kindness  ·  Education arm  ·  Prevention, not intervention

01Origin

CK Academy is the education arm of Collective Kindness. After helping 1000+ families in crisis since 2023, we built what we wished existed. A course that reaches couples before they need us.

02Belief

The highest level of charity is helping someone become self-sufficient.
Maimonides

03Programs

Our programs

04Our Method

The lessons first

Money, in plain language

Eight short video lessons on compound interest, budgeting for Jewish life, debt, and the major decisions. Watch together. Pause. Talk. Resume.

01  /  We teach

05Leadership

Founded with purpose

Leivi Bartfield

Co-Founder and President

Guiding organizational strategy and building the partnerships that make this initiative possible.

Shalom Goodman

Co-Founder and Executive Director

Former WSJ and Business Insider journalist. Leading the vision and day-to-day operations.

Chaya Sara Koniarski

Client Coordinator

The first point of contact for individuals and families, ensuring every interaction is handled with care.

Julie Shizgal

Client Coordinator

Supporting clients through intake and coordination, helping them navigate the path to the right resources.

06Guidance Counselors

The people you can actually talk to

Real conversations with people who know the community. Not crisis calls. Just someone to think things through with.

07Advisory Board

Guided by experts

A1

Eli Langer

Strategic Advisor

A2

Tamar Snyder

Education Advisor

A3

Aron Popack

Community Advisor

08Experts

Backed by a team of experts

Every piece of curriculum is reviewed by accountants, financial planners, social workers, and therapists who work with families every day.

80+

Experts helping families thrive

09Partnership

Want to multiply your impact?

Partner with us to bring financial education to thousands of Jewish families. Whether you’re a foundation, educator, or individual donor, there’s a role for you.

10Begin

Ready to start?

Eight short lessons. $100. Full refund if you finish and want it back.