KEHILLAH HIGH
GRADE 8
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.
Each student may choose one class in Session A. They will take all three classes by the end of the year.
OPTION 1:
IsraelLINKConnect – Matt Rissien
Throughout our IsraelLINKConnect session, we will use interactive activities and discussions to explore Israel’s identity and how we connect. These sessions will feature Kahoot quizzes, padlets, word clouds, breakout rooms, and more to learn about all that Israel has to offer. Session topics will include Israel by the Numbers, Diversity, Humanitarian Aid, Innovation and Technology, and more. Each session is designed to keep students engaged as we learn about Israel.
OPTION 2:
Words to Action: Empowering You to Address Anti-Semitism – Lisa Stone, Goldensohn Fellow at ADL
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
OPTION 3:
So You Want To Be A Mensch - McKenzie Sigle
What is a mensch? How are our decisions and actions in daily life rooted in Jewish values? We’ll answer these questions as we use Jewish ethics and culture to explore traits of a mensch. Join us to create your own personal mensch code where you define the Jewish values that are meaningful and important to you.
IsraelLINKConnect – Matt Rissien
Throughout our IsraelLINKConnect session, we will use interactive activities and discussions to explore Israel’s identity and how we connect. These sessions will feature Kahoot quizzes, padlets, word clouds, breakout rooms, and more to learn about all that Israel has to offer. Session topics will include Israel by the Numbers, Diversity, Humanitarian Aid, Innovation and Technology, and more. Each session is designed to keep students engaged as we learn about Israel.
OPTION 2:
Words to Action: Empowering You to Address Anti-Semitism – Lisa Stone, Goldensohn Fellow at ADL
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
OPTION 3:
So You Want To Be A Mensch - McKenzie Sigle
What is a mensch? How are our decisions and actions in daily life rooted in Jewish values? We’ll answer these questions as we use Jewish ethics and culture to explore traits of a mensch. Join us to create your own personal mensch code where you define the Jewish values that are meaningful and important to you.
Session B: 8:00-8:45 p.m.
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Techniques and Tools for Living a Strengths-Focused Life – Katelyn Bleiweiss
In this class, you will learn techniques for mind-body wellness, mental health, and strategies for incorporating strengths into your lives. Judaism values pikuach nefesh - the preservation of life, above all else. You will learn to not just preserve life, but thrive and help others. |
The People of the (Comic) Book – Yoni Glatt
No other art medium has been directly impacted by the work of Jews than the comic book industry. Today all the top TV shows and movies are based on comic books, but once upon a time they were looked down on as a form of “low-art”. In this exciting 6-week elective we will explore common comic book tropes and the Jewish values permeating throughout many early Marvel and DC works. Taught by former Marvel employee and graphic novelist Yoni Glatt, we will also look at a bit of Yoni’s work as we examine how Jewish values and history played a part in the origin stories of some of our favorite superheroes. |
Monsters, Magic, and Mythical Creatures in Jewish Texts - Olga Lara
Witches, demons, necromancers, and goblins are significant characters in our sacred texts. Creatures from the deep and from our wildest imaginations inhabit Jewish lore. Spend time exploring these fantastic beings and discussing their significance in our tradition. Why do they exist? What is their purpose? Among the characters to be studied are the Witch of Endor, Dybbuk, Golem, and the Prince of Demons. |
Torah Yoga: Judaism on One Foot – Jennifer Quick
Through the study of Torah and the practice of yoga, we will seek out the light in our body, mind, heart, soul, and ultimately the world. Stretch your body and mind, gain new insights into Jewish wisdom, traditions and teachings, and learn the ancient practice of yoga. Wear comfy clothes that you can move in. |
The Six-Week Gratitude Challenge – Lisa Stone
Did you know that you can increase your ability to withstand stress and your hopefulness just by giving gratitude for the everyday blessings in your lives? Join the six-week gratitude challenge and go on “A Journey to Notice the Unnoticed,” encouraging you to elevate the ordinary to extraordinary: the sun's first rays spilling through your window, a clear night of glittering constellations, freedoms we take for granted, the people very close to us, as well as those we never see, or the opportunity to sharpen our mind and perspective. Through activities, prompts, and inspiration you’ll be guided through a gratitude journey, helping you notice and celebrate the everyday blessings in your life. Warning: this class may make you happier. |
When Science Meets Judaism - Sarah Yonas
At first glance, science and religion seem to be opposites. Science revolves around ideas that can be proved and replicated, but Judaism, like other religions, has foundational books that discuss people living hundreds of years and don't mention dinosaurs at all. In this class, we will discuss a variety of scientific topics including biomedical ethics, outer space, climate change and their connection to Judaism. |
