A Study on Jewish Home Education and Counselling for their Children’s Religious Faith

This research aimed to explore the significance of home education within Jewish culture. This study involved existing well-documented data from online interviews with parents and children engaged in home education. The sample included families from various branches of Judaism. Data was collected through semi-structured online interviews. The research results identified the role of religious counselling in shaping children’s religious identity. Home education and religious upbringing remain vital aspects of developing children’s religious and cultural identity in Jewish families. The study determined that home education in eight Jewish families fostered a deeper understanding of religious texts and traditions, while also providing an individualised approach to the study of religion. Religious counselling is provided both formally through Torah lessons and informally through family discussions and participation in religious rituals. Home education is an effective means of transmitting religious faith and traditions in Jewish families. It provides flexibility and opportunities for deep immersion in religious learning, while simultaneously fostering strong intergenerational connections. An analysis of religious and educational documents revealed that Jewish families have a wide range of tools and resources to ensure the religious and general education of their children. To improve support for such families, it is recommended to develop specialised counselling programs and materials for parents who provide home education. The collected data confirmed the hypothesis about the positive impact of home education on the religious identity of children in Jewish families. The data also showed the importance of participation in family rituals and mentoring for the formation of religious beliefs.