Torah and Outreach Resource Center of Houston (TORCH)

About The Organization

Founded in 1998, TORCH (Torah Outreach Resource Center of Houston) serves the Houston community as a resource for learning and connection through its unique non-judgmental approach to Jewish education. Also known as the Houston Community Kollel, TORCH has grown to become the most vibrant source for Jewish learning in the Southwest, with a reach that now extends globally through its podcasts and online video content.

Whether one is Reform, Conservative, Orthodox, unaffiliated or anywhere in between, TORCH offers study opportunities in various formats and locations, bringing a new dimension to everyday Jewish life in and around Houston, Texas, and beyond. Our digital offerings allow learners worldwide to engage with our teachings, fostering a global community of Jewish learning.