Aish HaTorah - Educational Philosophy

Educational Philosophy

• Judaism is not "all or nothing"; it is a journey where every step counts, to be pursued according to one's own pace and interest.
• Every Jew and human being is worthy of profound respect, no matter their level of observance, knowledge or affiliation. No one knows who is a better Jew or human being. Unless the Jew marries a non-Jew, in which case, he or she is thought of as a lost Jew.
• Mitzvot ("commandments") are not mere rituals, but opportunities for one's personal growth, to be studied and understood.
• Torah is the "wisdom for living", teaching people how to maximize their potential and pleasure in life.
• The Jewish people's history and destiny is to serve as a light unto the nations.
• The Torah’s ideas have civilized the world and can continue to do so, if the Jewish people as a nation continue to accept the challenge.