- Westboro Jewish Montessori PreschoolWe at the Westboro Jewish Montessori Preschool are proud to offer a creative Jewish environment where our children’s individual style of learning is valued and nurtured. Learn More
- Camp Gan IsraelCamp Gan Israel is in full swing! Check out the fun! visit
- The Friendship CircleThe Friendship Circle provides services and support for children and teens with special needs through the help of trained teen volunteers and professional therapists. Read More
- The Rosh Chodesh SocietyExplore the depth of Judaism through inspiring courses that engage your mind, heart, and soul—guided by passionate educators. Join a sisterhood of like-minded women and discover practical ways to live and share our timeless traditions. Learn More
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Founded in 1983, The JYL strives to enhance the quality of life amongst all segments of the community and to eliminate exclusion by promoting inclusion in our wide variety of programs and services for children, adolescents and adults.
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Learning & Inspiration
- Celebrating Jewish Life in America Join us for Shabbat 250 Read More
- 10 Reasons We Are Grateful for AmericaAhead of Shabbat250, we take a look at some of the reasons why this milestone holds particular reson... Read More
- Mordechai Sheftall: Patriotic Officer, Prisoner of War, and Proud JewMordechai Sheftall, 1735-1797, the highest-ranking Jew to serve in the American Revolution, was a de... Read More
- Tribute to Rabbi Moshe KotlarskyHonoring a tireless builder of Judaism on his second yahrtzeit. Read More
- Amen vs Brich Hu in Kaddish: Why the Different Customs?Tracing the origins of a subtle liturgical divide. Read More
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Daily Thought
Everyone agrees with all the wonderful advice and ethics written in the books of the sages. Everyone agrees that this is the way to run your life.
Yet each of us has our escape route, to avoid bettering our lives by changing ourselves. We ask, “Were those words truly meant for me, or perhaps for someone else in another time and another...









