For a year prior to forming Am Echad, Inc. he was sponsoring two needy Jewish elderly in St. Petersburg. He is responsible for most of activities in establishing Am Echad's infrastructure, and is actively involved in fundraising and other activities. The board meets monthly. A majority was present at five out of the six meetings held. Five volunteers do most of the work of Am Echad.
Volunteers dedicate about eight hours per month, on average, to the organization.
Tasks include fundraising, preparing a newsletter, maintaining the organization's web site, distribution of funds, search for potential recipients of funds, and working with Jewish organizations in St. Petersburg.