Kehila Parent
Sept. 2025

Last September, we signed up our two kids at Kehila School. They didn’t know a single word of English, and honestly, we were all pretty nervous. How would Israeli kids, used to a completely different culture, close family nearby, and even the reality of war, manage to settle into a new place so far from everything familiar?

But it didn’t take long for those worries to fade. We quickly found out that Kehila is so much more than just a school. it’s a warm, supportive home. The staff did everything they could to make sure our kids felt safe, comfortable, and welcome. Now, every morning, they go to school with a smile. And next year, their little sister is joining too and she’s already counting the days!

Even though we’re far from Israel, the kids are still growing their Jewish identity and staying connected to their roots. Kehila really helps them feel proud of where they come from while becoming part of their new community.

And it’s not just about the kids. We, as parents, feel wrapped up in this community too. A few months after we arrived, we had a medical emergency. Being here without family, we thought it would be really hard, but the Kehila parents showed up for us in ways we never expected. They watched the kids, brought us food, even went grocery shopping for us. It’s the kind of support you don’t take for granted, even in bigger communities.

For us, Kehila has been so much more than a school. It’s really become a home away from home.