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.
How Good Do I Have To Be?
8th Grade
Samy Soussan
What does it mean to be a good person? Where do our ideas of right and wrong come from? How do our morals and ethics get translated into law? Over the next several weeks we will use Jewish sources to explore the origin of Jewish ethics. We will also discover how our Jewish culture has evolved and continues to change in the modern era. Come discover the great influence your Judaism has on American society and explore ways in which Judaism can be more relevant and meaningful in your life.
8th Grade
Samy Soussan
What does it mean to be a good person? Where do our ideas of right and wrong come from? How do our morals and ethics get translated into law? Over the next several weeks we will use Jewish sources to explore the origin of Jewish ethics. We will also discover how our Jewish culture has evolved and continues to change in the modern era. Come discover the great influence your Judaism has on American society and explore ways in which Judaism can be more relevant and meaningful in your life.
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
For more information about this program click here.
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
For more information about this program click here.
Session B: 8:15-9:00 p.m.
Students will have the opportunity to rank the classes of their choosing.
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The Jewish Lens: Exploring Values and Community Through Photography
Grades 8 & 9 Michael Duke A picture is worth 1000 words! In this class, we will learn basic photography techniques and skills to become more adept at using cameras to capture the world. We will explore the idea of how Jews look and act in other parts of the world as well as our own communities, and we will capture moments in time through a camera lens. We will use the work of contemporary photographer Zion Ozeri to discover the art of photography and how it connects us to local and global communities. Throughout the course, students will take many photos. ONE winning photograph will be selected to be included in an international exhibition at Beit Hatfutsot (The Museum of Jewish Peoplehood) in Tel Aviv, Israel. Please bring your phone or a digital camera to class each week. |
Welcome to My House
Grades 8 & 9 Gil Brav In this class, I will invite you into my life and share with you what it’s like to grow up in Israel. We will compare and contrast the differences between growing up in Israel and the US through television, music and personal stories. What does the army service look like and how does it affect an Israeli’s life? Why do Israelis love technology so much? I’m excited to share my story with you! |
Who Am I? Where Am I Going? Revealing Our Inner Light With Jewish Wisdom As Our Guide
Grades 8 & 9 Marissa Finkelman Through discussion, art, food, games, and hands-on activities, this class will draw on Jewish texts and values to explore a variety of topics such as body image, friendship, relationships, and the environment. We will engage in thought provoking, meaningful and fun sessions strengthening our strengthening our identities and defining our roles as strong Jewish individuals. We will learn how to utilize our strengths and passions in order to bring light onto the world. |
Rinsta, Finsta, Jinsta: Putting a Jewish Lens on Social Media
Grades 8 & 9 Sarah Foster & Julie Levine Social media today can be a platform for all sorts of different things--social change, bullying, sharing your identity with the world. We’ll discuss how Jewish values play out online, how we present ourselves online (our online persona), and the impact of our words when everything we say and do can be found online in an instant. |
Mussar Mixtape
Grades 8 & 9 Sarah Goldberg Mussar Mixtape combines the power of mussar (Jewish practice of character development) with the techniques of hip-hop. We’ll look at different topics each week - like gratitude, wisdom, gemilut Hasidim (acts of loving-kindness), tzedakah - through the lens of original raps and see how they relate to your life. This class will be reflective, creative, thought provoking, interactive and fun! Upon completion of at least 5 out of 6 classes, students may be eligible for a significant stipend towards Israel summer travel. This class is in partnership with Chai Mitzvah. |
