What is a Kollel - and why does it matter in a growing Jewish community?

What is a Kollel - and why does it matter in a growing Jewish community?

For many people unfamiliar with traditional Jewish communal structure, the word kollel can sound foreign, abstract, or even intimidating. Sometimes the reaction is candid: “Is that simply a group of men sitting in a room studying ancient texts?” Others may wonder whether such an institution has relevance in a modern, growing Jewish city. The truth is that a kollel is one of the most quietly transf...