Keren Yeshua recently hosted a parlor meeting to highlight its mission of supporting families whose children have either failed out, or are at risk of failing out, of the Jewish day school system.
Rabbi Chaim Kaminker, Keren Yeshua’s Founder and Director, opened with a heartfelt message:
“Sleepless nights and untold anguish plague parents who are at their wits’ end trying to enroll their children in the right Yeshiva day school and keep them there,” he said. “Keren Yeshua is here to change that. We support families with resources, referrals, mediation, emotional support, and tuition grants. Our work is compassionate, discreet, and focused on long-term success for every child.”
The highlight of the evening was an emotional address by a mom and her daughter. The mother shared her struggles as a single mother navigating difficult circumstances, including divorce and her daughter’s battle with depression and expulsion from multiple schools.
The daughter also spoke candidly about her journey:
“I was always the outgoing one—the voice of the party. But when everything fell apart, I didn’t know how to handle it. I felt dejected, depressed, and completely lost,” she said. “When Keren Yeshua stepped in, they gave me the support I needed without judgment. Now, I’m in a Jewish school where I feel seen, where teachers encourage tough questions and real discussions. It’s the right place for me.”
The evening concluded with an appeal for support. Kaminker asked participants to consider a donation of $3600, the average annual cost per student, but he also noted that support in any amount is gratefully appreciated.
“So far, we’ve helped 13 families, but there are nine more waiting for assistance. Your donation will make it possible for Keren Yeshua to both help these children now and also continue to grow into the organization our community needs.”
Keren Yeshua’s parlor meeting was not just a call to action; it was a powerful reminder of the community’s responsibility to ensure every child receives an appropriate education. As Kaminker passionately stated, “If we fail to meet this basic responsibility, we’ve failed at a fundamental level.”
For more information, visit www.kerenyeshua.org or email: [email protected]
Beautiful! Hatzlacha in you avodas hakodesh
We, and the system, are failing the children.
Thank you Rabbi Kaminker for standing up for the children!
is a good look at what kind of training is needed for teachers. As areas such as technology and knowledge of nutrition develop, so must understanding the nature of teaching and learning effectively. I hope that no child is made to feel that they are failures, when in fact better understanding of learning and teaching is what is called for!