Education
These words of the prophet capture one of the most fundamental and important elements of Judaism, education. Countless passages of the Torah, Talmud, ethical teachings of the Sages, ceremonies, and observances make it clear that Education and Judaism are completely intertwined. For the past 70 years, this essential education has been prohibited to Jews under the oppressive regimes of the former Soviet Union. To remedy this dire situation, FREE offers a number of educational services for Russian Jewish children, youth, and adults. The following is a brief accounting of FREE’s educational programs which are designed to strengthen Jewish identity and empower a Jewish tomorrow: