Miriam Browning Jewish Learning Center
When you register for the MBJLC as an 8th-12th grader, you will automatically be enrolled in Kehillah High. You will also have the option to participate in our Madrichim Jewish Leadership program.
Kehillah High
Kehillah High is the Greater Houston area’s premier, community Jewish education program for teens in 8th to 12th grade. Entering its seventh year, Kehillah High is the place where Jewish learning comes to life! We are pleased to offer a comprehensive Jewish studies curriculum with experiential learning opportunities for every grade level. Kehillah High brings together the best elements of our 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.
To see this year’s calendar and for additional information, please visit www.kehillahhouston.org.
Any questions, please contact Kehillah High Director, Danielle Alexander by email at dalexander@kehillahhouston.org.
Thank you for your interest in supporting Kehillah High. Kehillah High is now a part of the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston. Donations to support it can be made on the Federation’s website.
Madrichim Teen Leaders
All post–B’nei Mitzvah students at Congregation Beth Israel are eligible to participate in our Madrichim program. These 8th–12th graders serve as the Temple’s teen leaders, and enrollment in Kehillah High is required to take part. Madrich means “guide” in Hebrew, and we encourage our teens to embrace this role as they support younger learners on their Jewish journeys.
The Madrichim leadership program offers teens the opportunity to develop as Jewish leaders, explore social justice issues, and gain hands-on experience working with groups of students. Madrichim assist MBJLC faculty and staff with classroom activities, administrative tasks, lesson support, story time, and engagement with children. Participants in grades 9–12 may choose to receive either community-service hours or a financial stipend for their work.
For more information, contact Kerri Zerlin, Assistant Director of the MBJLC, at kzerlin@beth-israel.org or 713-771-6221.