(Courtesy of Aleph Institute/ Project 432) The Aleph Institute’s new education initiative, Project 432, recently delivered its Compass Workshop to students at Heichal HaTorah, marking the first Bergen County school to host the workshop. The workshop is a groundbreaking initiative designed to teach teenagers and young adults the principles of financial integrity through the lens of Torah and halacha.
Understanding the value of equipping their students with the tools to lead a life of yashrus (integrity), Heichal HaTorah partnered with Project 432 to guide students in navigating financial challenges through Torah-based principles.
“We are grateful to Project 432 for giving this very important and insightful presentation to our 12th-grade class,” said Rabbi Dovid Goldman, menahel at Heichal HaTorah. “The presentation was clear, crisp and engaging. It was delivered in a way that mesivta bochurim, who aren’t yet in the business world, could feel the relevancy of the message and the importance of being honest in business.”
Project 432, named after the Torah’s 432nd mitzvah—fear and awe of Hashem—is a division of the Aleph Institute, a nonprofit focused on supporting those touched by the criminal justice system, as well as individuals in isolated circumstances. Its Compass Workshop is a dynamic one-hour multimedia presentation aimed at inspiring high school students to approach monetary matters with honesty, transparency and accountability.
Rabbi Yaakov Goldstein, an experienced CPA and Project 432’s leading lecturer, captivated the students with real-world examples, Torah sources and insights, and case studies from Aleph clients. He demonstrated how the timeless principles of financial integrity can be seamlessly applied to everyday life.
“It was an incredibly rewarding experience to bring our message to the students at Heichal HaTorah,” said Rabbi Goldstein. “Their thoughtful questions and eagerness to learn showed their commitment to living lives of integrity grounded in Torah. It’s clear that these bochurim aren’t just learning principles—they’re developing the mindset and tools to live them out with honesty and accountability in all areas of life.”
“Aleph intimately understands the lasting impacts of incarceration, not just on those in prison, but on their families as well,” said Rabbi Aaron Lipskar, Aleph’s CEO. “It’s heartbreaking to realize that much of this pain could have been prevented by making better choices. Our Compass Workshop is our proactive approach to shaping responsible decision-makers. The goal is to teach them now, in a safe and learning-focused environment, so they’re ready to handle real-life challenges later with confidence.”
Project 432 continues to expand, offering more yeshivas and schools the opportunity to embrace this program and its transformative lessons. Since its inception two years ago, the workshop has reached over 2,000 students at 49 schools nationwide.
To learn more about Project 432 or to bring the Compass Workshop to your school, visit P432.org or email [email protected].
