to tap into the innate ability of every Jew to connect to Hashem and His Torah.
A trailblazer in the Yeshiva system, Rabbi Shaya Cohen rejected the one-size-fits-all approach to chinuch. He set out to connect with today's Yeshiva students - many who dress the part, yet inside feel empty. He was determined to enable every yeshiva student to achieve a meaningful relationship with Hashem and a passionate commitment to Yiddishkeit. Priority-1 includes several Yeshivos and projects, all in pursuit of this goal. The Rabbeim in our flagship Yeshivos provide their students with the knowledge and tools necessary to become future leaders, equipped to reach the next generation with a desire to live a meaningful, Torah-true life. Through the Teach to Reach initiative, Priority-1 provides courses, educational resources, and chinuch initiatives to hundreds of educators across the globe. Through its Eliezer Institute, Priority-1 spreads the knowledge and inspiration of Emunah and Bitachon to help our community members build deep and genuine relationships with Hashem. Every Jew has the innate ability to passionately connect to Hashem and His Torah - as long as he or she has the proper learning experiences. Priority-1 provides these experiences, shaping present and future Ovdei Hashem.
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