Kehillah High
12th Grade
2021-2022
Wednesday evenings:
7:00 - 7:25 p.m. Dinner
7:30 - 8:15 p.m. Session A
8:15 - 8:20 p.m. Break
8:20 - 9:00 p.m. Session B
7:30 - 8:15 p.m. Session A
8:15 - 8:20 p.m. Break
8:20 - 9:00 p.m. Session B
Session A: 7:25-8:15 p.m.
Trimester 1:
Jew U - Michael Duke
Students will begin to explore what it means to be Jewish in college and beyond. How might being Jewish on campus affect our social lives, our spiritual lives, and even our courses of study? We will discuss issues including continuing our Jewish education, advocating for Israel on campus, coping with antisemitism, taking on leadership roles, and navigating the many organizations on college campuses devoted to connecting us to our Judaism. In addition, the senior seminar will teach students some essential adulthood skills, such as how to deal with a road emergency, how to cook for oneself, how to use basic household tools, how to be responsible with social media and how to live within one's financial means.
Jew U - Michael Duke
Students will begin to explore what it means to be Jewish in college and beyond. How might being Jewish on campus affect our social lives, our spiritual lives, and even our courses of study? We will discuss issues including continuing our Jewish education, advocating for Israel on campus, coping with antisemitism, taking on leadership roles, and navigating the many organizations on college campuses devoted to connecting us to our Judaism. In addition, the senior seminar will teach students some essential adulthood skills, such as how to deal with a road emergency, how to cook for oneself, how to use basic household tools, how to be responsible with social media and how to live within one's financial means.
Trimester 2:
Preparing for Life on Campus: The Complexities of Jewish Identity and Israel - Michael Duke
There is a concerted effort on college campuses today to delegitimize and demonize Israel. This class will discuss the methods used by those who seek to destroy the Jewish State, and how we can respond to their tactics with facts and logic. We will also discuss the difference between legitimate criticism of Israel and the unacceptable campaign against Israel by those who would deny its right to exist.
Preparing for Life on Campus: The Complexities of Jewish Identity and Israel - Michael Duke
There is a concerted effort on college campuses today to delegitimize and demonize Israel. This class will discuss the methods used by those who seek to destroy the Jewish State, and how we can respond to their tactics with facts and logic. We will also discuss the difference between legitimate criticism of Israel and the unacceptable campaign against Israel by those who would deny its right to exist.
Session A & B
Trimester 3:
Senior Seminar - Rabbi David Lyon, Rabbi Brian Strauss & Rabbi Ranon Teller
College is a place where one’s values and priorities are frequently challenged. Some non-Jews may challenge your Jewishness. Some Jews will challenge the kind of Jew you are. Some students will attack your support of Israel. Some people will question how you can be so liberal or how you can be so conservative. We will look at some of the biggest challenges you’ll hear from other students and talk about when and how to respond. (Sessions A & B)
Trimester 3:
Senior Seminar - Rabbi David Lyon, Rabbi Brian Strauss & Rabbi Ranon Teller
College is a place where one’s values and priorities are frequently challenged. Some non-Jews may challenge your Jewishness. Some Jews will challenge the kind of Jew you are. Some students will attack your support of Israel. Some people will question how you can be so liberal or how you can be so conservative. We will look at some of the biggest challenges you’ll hear from other students and talk about when and how to respond. (Sessions A & B)
