About Kehillah High
What is Kehillah High?
Kehillah High is an innovative educational program for Jewish students in grades 8-12. At Kehillah High, students enrich their Jewish identities through substantive Jewish learning, communal engagement and connection to Israel. Kehillah High's goal is for our teens to become inspired and engaged lifelong learners, committed to living a Jewish life guided by Jewish values and traditions as expressed in our diverse and pluralistic Jewish world.
Kehillah High is a multi-denominational partnership that includes Congregation Beth Israel, Congregation Beth Yeshurun, and Congregation Brith Shalom. Enrollment is also available to any Jewish teen whose affiliated synagogue does not have a formal teen educational program, and to any teen whose family is not affiliated with a synagogue.
Kehillah High is a multi-denominational partnership that includes Congregation Beth Israel, Congregation Beth Yeshurun, and Congregation Brith Shalom. Enrollment is also available to any Jewish teen whose affiliated synagogue does not have a formal teen educational program, and to any teen whose family is not affiliated with a synagogue.
Why come to Kehillah High?
Kehillah High allows teens to grow their Jewish identity while strengthening their critical thinking abilities, gaining leadership skills, and engaging in meaningful Jewish learning. Our teachers shape content and learning experiences in ways that are relevant and meaningful to our students and unlock the value in exploring their Jewish identities together with their peers. Teens especially enjoy the chance to socialize and meet like-minded Jewish teens from across the area.
Don't just take our word - click here to read our students' thoughts.
Don't just take our word - click here to read our students' thoughts.
Who will be at Kehillah High?
8th-12th grade Jewish teens from across the Houston area, and a dedicated and caring team of faculty.
This is your kehillah. Kehillah means community in Hebrew and we strive to be inclusive of all who wish to join ours to learn. Kehillah High aims to create a space which allows for and values diverse voices. We welcome students, families, and staff of all abilities, races, ethnicities, financial means, gender identities, sexual orientations, and levels of Jewish observances.
This is your kehillah. Kehillah means community in Hebrew and we strive to be inclusive of all who wish to join ours to learn. Kehillah High aims to create a space which allows for and values diverse voices. We welcome students, families, and staff of all abilities, races, ethnicities, financial means, gender identities, sexual orientations, and levels of Jewish observances.
When and where is Kehillah High?
Kehillah High classes take place on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Dinner is served from 7:00 to 7:25 pm. Session A is from 7:30 to 8:15 pm and Session B is from 8:20 to 9:00 pm.
Kehillah High rotates its location each trimester between Congregation Beth Israel, Congregation Beth Yeshurun, and Congregation Brith Shalom.
Kehillah High rotates its location each trimester between Congregation Beth Israel, Congregation Beth Yeshurun, and Congregation Brith Shalom.
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