T'fillah (prayer) is the Jewish process for individual and communal reflection, providing a structured opportunity for an individual to note and think about one’s relationship with the eternal and by extension, one’s relationship with family, friends, community and the world.

Students play an active role in both the planning and implementation of the t'fillah program. With the assistance of faculty sponsors, student leaders define and facilitate tefillah groups with the goal of deepening student spiritual practices.  Options have included tranditional minyanim, musical service with guitars and drums, Jewish meditation, ethics discussion groups, prayer through art and learner's services.

The seasonal rhythms of the Jewish calendar are the heartbeat of the school. As holidays are an integral part of Jewish life, a goal of our school is to foster understanding and education of different traditions surrounding Jewish holidays that reflect our kehillah (community).  Throughout the school year, there are opportunities for the community to come together to celebrate and commemorate Jewish holidays.

Jewish sages teach that, while it is not our responsibility to complete tikkun olam, the repair of the world, we must not abandon that effort. Social action and community service are a key component to Jewish life at Kehillah. The entire school spends a day on service projects throughout the community. Class trips include service opportunities, and students work on longer term projects throughout the school year. Students must complete 80 hours of community service in order to graduate.

The creation of the State of Israel is one of the seminal events in Jewish history. Recognizing the significance of the State and its national institutions, we seek to instill in our students an attachment to the State of Israel and its people as well as a sense of responsibility for their welfare.

In addition to learning about the history, culture and current status of Israel in classes, Kehillah students hear from a number of speakers about Israeli life, business, culture and politics throughout the school year.  In alternating years, 11th graders travel together throughout Israel for a 2-3 week educational program.