- 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
About
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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- 12 Women of the TalmudRead about the remarkable women who earned the respect of the Sages for their erudition, sharp wit,... Read More
- Take the Eve QuizWhat do you know about her? Read More
- Why Hashem Created the World With Ten UtterancesA fascinating look at the passage in Pirkei Avot on why Hashem spoke ten sentences to create the wor... Read More
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Daily Thought
Adam trudged past the gates of Eden, his head low, his heart heavy with the pain of remorse.
Suddenly he stopped. A thought had struck him.
He turned to the heavens and exclaimed, “You had this planned! You put that fruit there knowing I would choose to eat from it!”
“But tell me: Why?
The heavens were silent.
But we have found an answer.
Without failure, we can never truly reach into the depths of our souls. We cannot know that our choices matter, and that we hold our destiny in our...







