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Jewish Federation of Greater Houston’s Kehillah High is an innovative supplemental education 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 is a place where Jewish learning comes to life! We bring together the best elements of the Houston Jewish community to provide transformational experiences for our teens. Through Kehillah High’s dynamic and engaging environment, teens grow together as a community and individually as they continue their Jewish journeys.

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.

This is your kehillah. Kehillah means community in Hebrew and we strive to be inclusive of all who wish to join ours to learn.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

8th-12th grade Jewish teens from across the Houston area, and a dedicated and caring team of faculty.

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.

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 7:25 to 8:10 pm and Session B is from 8:15 to 9:00 pm.

Kehillah High rotates its location each trimester between Congregation Beth Israel, Congregation Beth Yeshurun, and Congregation Brith Shalom.

"In 2021, I was given the biggest opportunity and blessing I’ve received thus far in my life — visiting Israel with Kehillah High along with close friends, my sister, and others I would get to know better. The sights we saw, the activities we did, the constant learning, and the memories will be something I will carry with me as long as I live."

Amy Nossal, Class of 2022

"To say that my life would be different without Kehillah High is an understatement. Kehillah High has helped to shape me into the person I am today. Through Kehillah High, I have learned valuable leadership skills and how to converse with those I might not necessarily agree with."

Mikayla Kaplan, Class of 2022

Kehillah High’s innovative program provides an educational curriculum dedicated to teaching teens not only about Jewish values and traditions, but how those can be applied to the challenges they may face in school and throughout their lives.

Jack Alberts, Class of 2020

Moments That Matter

Registration for 2025-2026 School Year

Tuition includes:

3 trimesters of engaging classes
Dinner and snacks each week
Grade-specific immersive experiences generously subsidized by donors
Access to special community events

Partner Congregation Registration

If you are a member of one of the congregations listed below, you must register directly through them. Click on your home congregation to begin:

Individual Student Registration

If you are a member of another area congregation or you are not affiliated with a congregation, please register through Kehillah High using this link: