Youth

Our goal must be to enable the pupil to participate and share in the spiritual experience of Jewish living.
– Abraham Joshua Heschel, The Insecurity of Freedom, p. 226

The Kol Shofar educational programs for youth have one goal: to instill what it means to “be Jewish.” Our educational philosophy promotes a joyful manner of Jewish living and a sense of being a part of something much bigger than oneself. We foster a commitment to study and prayerfulness (Torah and Tefilah), with a respect for others and the world. We encourage leadership in taking responsibility for each other (Hevra and Gemilut Hasadim). Our education programs direct our attitudes and behavior toward optimism and love of life.