He stressed the importance of creating meaningful and appealing Shabbat experiences. Stoll decried the attitude of some that the March of the Living is a misguided attempt to turn unconnected kids unto Judaism through negative means. He encouraged the development of programs that children and adults can enjoy together. Finally, said Stoll, education must be continual and ongoing - and not only in a formal, institutional setting. Sending children to a Jewish high school is vital, said Stoll.
High school is where children develop critical thinking.
They enter as children and leave as adults. At the beginning of his speech, he told the old story about an elderly lady who went on a pilgrimage to see a famous guru in India. After overcoming many hardships, she was told she could say three words to him. Greenstein believes that the future of Judaism lies in the hands of the individual. Her personal contribution lies in faith and spirituality, rather than observance, she said.