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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 our 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.

About 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 content-rich 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 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. 

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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. 

Kehillah High classes take place on Wednesday evenings from 7 to 9 PM. Dinner is served from 7 to 7:25 PM. Session A is from 7:25 to 8:10 PM, and Session B is from 8:15 to 9 PM. 

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

Calendar

September 23 KICKOFF

Trimester 1 at Beth Israel

September 30 (dinner in the Sukkah!)

October 7

October 14

October 21

October 28

November 4 (Teen Night at the Book Festival)

November 11 (Rosh Hodesh Kislev)

Trimester 2 at Beth Yeshurun

January 6

January 13

January 20

January 27

February 3

February 10

February 17

Trimester 3 at Brith Shalom

March 3

March 17

March 24

March 31

April 7

April 14

2026-2027 Kehillah High Teachers

"For me, Kehillah High has been the catalyst for becoming a self-aware and proud Jewish adult. Because I now have my own love for Judaism, its ethics, its culture, its history, and its values, I know I will continue to engage with Judaism in college and beyond."

Eden Harris, Class of 2026

“Kehillah High is not just a place for Jewish learning, it has become a thriving community of teens and leaders who have developed a deeper love and appreciation for their religion and identity. It is a safe place to ask questions, a safe place to be wrong, and a safe place to be yourself.”

Eli Gill, Class of 2026

“Kehillah High has given me the opportunity to engage with diverse perspectives and develop a deep appreciation for respecting differences. Although we share the same faith, each person practices Judaism in their own way, and Kehillah provides a safe and welcoming space for everyone to share their beliefs and experiences.”

Samantha Lepow, Class of 2026

Moments That Matter

Registration for 2026-2027 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: