KEHILLAH HIGH
GRADE 12
2020-21
Wednesday evenings:
7:00 - 7:45 p.m. Session A
7:45 - 8:00 p.m. Break
8:00 - 8:45 p.m. Session B
7:45 - 8:00 p.m. Break
8:00 - 8:45 p.m. Session B
Session A: 7:00-7:45 p.m.
Trimester 1:
Jew U - Rabbi Aaron Sataloff
We 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 choice of major? We will discuss issues including continuing our Jewish education, advocating for Israel on campus, coping with antisemitism, and navigating the many organizations on college campuses devoted to connecting us to our Judaism.
Jew U - Rabbi Aaron Sataloff
We 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 choice of major? We will discuss issues including continuing our Jewish education, advocating for Israel on campus, coping with antisemitism, and navigating the many organizations on college campuses devoted to connecting us to our Judaism.
Trimester 2:
Preparing for Life on Campus: The Complexities of Jewish Identity and Israel - Kate Chavez, StandWithUs and Carol Jacobson, AIPAC
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 - Kate Chavez, StandWithUs and Carol Jacobson, AIPAC
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.
Trimester 3:
Senior Seminar - Rabbi David Lyon, Rabbi Brian Strauss & Rabbi Ranon Teller
Stay tuned for class description
Senior Seminar - Rabbi David Lyon, Rabbi Brian Strauss & Rabbi Ranon Teller
Stay tuned for class description
Session B: 8:00-8:45 p.m.
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A Future For All of Us - Sophie Dulberg
In this class, we will take a deep dive into the Jewish value of tikkun olam (repairing the world). We will explore questions like, what is our role as Jewish people in social movements? How can we connect to the actions of our ancestors through tikkun olam? How can we support climate justice? Where do we see social issues in our neighborhoods and schools? |
The Jewish Experience Through Short Stories – Sheryl Eskowitz
What makes a story Jewish? In this class, you’ll explore Jewish identity through modern Jewish short stories and uncover themes that are universal in our experience. For this class, you will need to do some light reading outside of class time in order to make the most of our time together. After reading the stories, you'll delve deeper and discover how these stories are just as relevant today. |
Jewish Papercutting - Dena Levie
In the class we will explore Jewish holidays, symbols, concepts and the weekly Torah portion through the art of papercutting. Each week we will delve into a topic and then cut a beautiful piece of art connected to the topic. In this class, you’ll start out cutting Dena’s designs and then learn how to create your own designs. This class will have you explore an art form you may not have known existed. If you sign up for this class, you will need to come pick up your supplies so that you will have everything you need for the class. Dena looks forward to meeting you and working with you! Feel free to check out her website www.judaicpapercuts.com and her Instagram judaicpapercuts. |
Becoming a Savvy News Consumer – Lisa Stone
Do you think of yourself as a savvy news consumer? What about your friends? Is your generation good at distinguishing reliable from unreliable information on the internet? News can be tricky to trust, and it’s getting harder to know if you’ve got good information on any topic. It’s also getting easier to just call it “fake” and do nothing. This class will help you know how to tell fact from fiction, and how to identify bias and hidden agendas in news media. And, we’ll discuss what any of this has to do with Judaism. |
Modern Anti-Semitism – Alyssa Weinstein-Sears
In Modern-Day Anti-semitism, we will talk about contemporary antisemitism in the news, on social media, and in every day conversation. Why is it happening? How do we stand up? |
Jews in Comedy – Dr. Stephan Wexler
The Marx Brothers, Woody Allen, Jerry Seinfeld, Larry David, Judd Apatow… The list of famous, funny Jews goes on and on. But why are so many Jews so funny? Is it a coping mechanism for the depressing lives left in Europe, or a survival tactic? Today, the story of Jewish humor is the story of American humor. But “Jewish” humor started thousands of years ago. We will discuss Jewish humor in authors, screenwriters, stand-up and television. |
Hot Topics in Jewish Thought - Sarah Yonas
We will dive deep into ancient, mid-century, and modern texts as your learning cohort tackles a new topic each week in December. From housing and reproductive rights, to food equity and climate justice, go beyond the typical talking points and grapple with how Jewish tradition has approached these relevant topics throughout time. Each session will include ideas and connections for participants to become more involved in the work of repairing the world in our local Houston community and beyond. The election may be over, but the pursuit of justice never ends. Commit today to becoming more educated about these topics and learning how you can make a difference! |
