KEHILLAH HIGH
GRADE 8
2019-20
Wednesday evenings:
7:00 - 7:25 p.m. Dinner
7:25 - 8:10 p.m. Session A
8:10 - 8:15 p.m. Break
8:15 - 9:00 p.m. Session B
Each student may choose one class in Session A. They will take all three classes by the end of the year.
7:25 - 8:10 p.m. Session A
8:10 - 8:15 p.m. Break
8:15 - 9:00 p.m. Session B
Each student may choose one class in Session A. They will take all three classes by the end of the year.
Session A: 7:25-8:10 p.m.
Values in Action
8th Grade
Lisa Brooks
Judaism provides a unique lens with which to engage in community service, offering a strong foundation to apply both traditional value, and nuanced teachings, in a relevant way to the world around us. As students, you have spent hours of classroom time studying values, such as chesed, tzedakah and tikkun olam. Throughout this trimester, you will roll up your sleeves and put those values into action. You will pool your talents and work together on a wide variety of community service projects. By trimester’s end, we will have served many of our neighbors in need, while representing ourselves as Jews and individuals who make a difference in the world.
8th Grade
Lisa Brooks
Judaism provides a unique lens with which to engage in community service, offering a strong foundation to apply both traditional value, and nuanced teachings, in a relevant way to the world around us. As students, you have spent hours of classroom time studying values, such as chesed, tzedakah and tikkun olam. Throughout this trimester, you will roll up your sleeves and put those values into action. You will pool your talents and work together on a wide variety of community service projects. By trimester’s end, we will have served many of our neighbors in need, while representing ourselves as Jews and individuals who make a difference in the world.
Words to Action: Empowering Students To Address Anti-Semitism
8th Grade
Lisa Stone, ADL facilitator
Would you know what to do if:
· You found swastikas on a door of your school?
· Someone gave you a “Heil Hitler” salute?
· Someone accused you of killing Jesus?
The Anti-Defamation League’s (ADL) Words to Action is an interactive, nationally recognized program. It’s designed to empower and equip you with constructive responses to anti-Semitic and anti-Israel incidents by strengthening confidence and building knowledge. Words to Action gives greater awareness of these issues, motivates you to respond, and gives you skills and strategies to do so effectively. Together we will look at students’ experiences with anti-Semitism, and stereotyping at their schools and in their everyday lives. #BecauseEveryWordCounts
8th Grade
Lisa Stone, ADL facilitator
Would you know what to do if:
· You found swastikas on a door of your school?
· Someone gave you a “Heil Hitler” salute?
· Someone accused you of killing Jesus?
The Anti-Defamation League’s (ADL) Words to Action is an interactive, nationally recognized program. It’s designed to empower and equip you with constructive responses to anti-Semitic and anti-Israel incidents by strengthening confidence and building knowledge. Words to Action gives greater awareness of these issues, motivates you to respond, and gives you skills and strategies to do so effectively. Together we will look at students’ experiences with anti-Semitism, and stereotyping at their schools and in their everyday lives. #BecauseEveryWordCounts
Session B: 8:15-9:00 p.m.
Students will have the opportunity to rank the classes of their choosing.
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Finding Strength & Creating Balance
Grades 8 & 9 Katelyn Bleiweiss, JFS Mental Health Health Program Coordinator and Sources of Strength Trainer In this class, you will design, create, and implement strengths-focused campaigns to display at Kehillah High. Sources of Strength is a mental wellness program that utilizes the power of peer social networks to change unhealthy norms and culture to ultimately prevent suicide, bullying violence and substance abuse. You will learn to develop strengths in your life, and help others find their strengths as well. Let’s explore mental health and Jewish values through music, art, writing, social media, and your voice to strengthen our community. This class is in partnership with Jewish Family Service. |
Torah Yoga: Judaism on One Foot
Grades 8 & 9 Jennifer Quick Stretch your body and mind through the study of Torah and the practice of yoga. Gain new insights into Jewish wisdom, traditions and teachings, and learn the ancient practice of yoga. Wear comfy clothes that you can move in. |
Texas Jewish History
Grades 8 & 9 Lisa Stone Imagine a Jewish pirate. Seems unreal, but it's part of Texas Jewish history. And there's a lot more Jewish in Texas history than most people can imagine. Plenty of mystery and heroism, along with the usual will to survive and thrive in a new place. This elective will challenge your sense of ancestry and history, and add to your sense of belonging to Texas. |
Conversational Hebrew
Grades 8 & 9 Einat Yaari Learn how to find the bathroom, order food, compliment your family and impress all your friends. By the end of this class you’ll be prepared to navigate through a day in Israel – or just exchange Hebrew slang with friends! All experience levels are encouraged to sign up for this class! |
Surprise, You're a Feminist!
Grades 8 & 9 Sarah Yonas The term “feminist” evokes many images – suffragettes, protestors, Beyoncé. In this class, we will discuss what feminism is, and why it is inherently Jewish. Learn what Judaism says about gender roles, reproductive rights, intersectionality, and even the tampon tax. Prepare to be challenged and to expand your views on gender equality! |
