"Over my years at JCHS, the Service Learning Programs have greatly changed my life. The hugs from the kids at the shelter, the smiles from the residents at Elwyn - they made my weeks complete and showed me how far a smile can go."

The Service Learning and Leadership Institute, a division of JCHS, is committed to educating and empowering Jewish high school students to become socially responsible leaders. Institute students translate Jewish values of education, spirituality, and service into a meaningful way of life and a powerful Jewish identity.

Students increase their understanding of Jewish responsibility toward self, family, and community through service in Jewish, as well as secular settings.

The Service Learning and Leadership Institute involves students in planning, preparation, service, and evaluation.  It empowers youth to develop an articulate and compassionate view of the world and themselves...all the while having the time of their lives! To learn more about The Service Learning and Leadership Institute, please contact:
servicelearning@gratz.edu

Learn about Jewish responsibility, in theory and in action

Kulanu Chaverim-

Click for Brochure or Click for Application

We Are All Friends

• Working with Children with Special Needs & Disabilities
• Activities are Varied and may include: Reading Stories, Sports, Games, & Building Projects
• Held once a month!
  

Food for Thought

(formerly Cook for a Friend)

• Cook meals for elderly shut-ins!
  
• Held once a month

Intergenerational Program

Lead the meaningful dialogues with the elderly about ethical, religious and personal beliefs.

• Exchange stories....see history through the eyes of elders and teens...
• Help teach prayer, Hebrew, Jewish cooking
• Held twice a month on Sundays, from 1:45 - 3:45 pm or/and Thursdays, from 5:30 - 7:30 pm