KEHILLAH HIGH
GRADE 8
2017-18
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
Dolph Simon
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 own lives
8th Grade
Dolph Simon
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 own lives
Words to Action: Empowering Students To Address Anti-Semitism
8th Grade
Lisa Stone, ADL facilitator
Would you know what to do if:
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?
Values in Action*
8th Grade
Michael Duke
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. This trimester you will pool your talents and work together on a wide variety of community service projects. Some projects we’ll be able to perform on-site, while others will have us venture out into the greater Houston community. 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.
*This class will last for the entire evening. No additional class choice needed.
8th Grade
Michael Duke
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. This trimester you will pool your talents and work together on a wide variety of community service projects. Some projects we’ll be able to perform on-site, while others will have us venture out into the greater Houston community. 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.
*This class will last for the entire evening. No additional class choice needed.
Session B: 8:15-9:00 p.m.
Students will have the opportunity to rank the classes of their choosing.
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Torah Yoga
Grades 8 & 9 Anna Blum Stretch your body and mind! This class combines the practice of classic yoga with Jewish learning. Learn classic Jewish texts and gain new insights into Jewish wisdom, traditions and teachings, and learn the practice of Yoga. Please wear comfy clothes that you can move in. |
Extraordinary Jews: Staging Their Lives
Grades 8 & 9; Kesher Samara Schwartz Each week act out the story of a different Jewish individual who has defied expectations, challenged society’s beliefs, and struggled with his/her own ambitions. Learn about modern Jewish people – each of whom embody the idea of Tikkun Olam. Each of whom has a unique history, special talent, and has made difficult decisions. |
Let's Play Jewish Geography
Grades 8 & 9 David Scott Torah, Talmud, Tanach – I can’t keep it all straight! Growing up hearing different stories, we often wonder where they came from. Together we will play Jewish Geography and learn the origins of the greatest Jewish teachings. You will arm yourself with knowledge about our history and learn the difference between Mishnah and Maimonides. |
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. |
Pirkei Avot for Generation Z
Grades 8 & 9; Kesher Sarah Yonas Before Top Ten lists, even before Buzzfeed, there was a fabulous How-To book made out of advice on how to live your best life. This collection of writings is called the “Pirkei Avot” or “Wisdom of our Ancestors” and it is just as relevant today as it was two thousand years ago. In this class, we will learn a different ethical principle each week (Be humble, Show kindness, etc.) and discover together a treasured Jewish book. We will finish the class by creating our own version with important “truths” to share to your peers. |