Concerned that many other students in the ultra-Orthodox community might struggle, as he did, in trying to apply to college and learn skills that would enable them to make a living,[6] Moster founded the non-profit organization, with the aim of ensuring that ultra-Orthodox students in private schools receive the secular education mandated by the State of New York.
Public education organizations and staff are often unaware of their responsibilities to students at private and religious schools.
Moster discussed the problem of secular education with New York superintendents who have large Hasidic communities in their district.
The mission is to ensure that all students acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to earn a livelihood and to allow personal growth.
[7][5] In June 2022, a New York State Supreme Court justice ruled in favor of an Orthodox Jewish mother YAFFED had assisted in registering a complaint against a Brooklyn yeshiva.