KEHILLAH HIGH
GRADE 8
2021-2022
Wednesday evenings:
7:00 - 7:25 p.m. Dinner
7:30 - 8:15 p.m. Session A
8:15 - 8:20 p.m. Break
8:20 - 9:00 p.m. Session B
7:30 - 8:15 p.m. Session A
8:15 - 8:20 p.m. Break
8:20 - 9:00 p.m. Session B
Session A: 7:25 - 8:15 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 – TBD
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 - Katelyn Bleiweiss
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 – TBD
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 - Katelyn Bleiweiss
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: 8:15-9:00 p.m.
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Growing Up Israeli – Rotem Cohen
Join Rotem Cohen, our Israeli Shlicha, on a journey in the life of an Israeli. In this class you will experience and learn about the cultures and customs of the Israeli society – from an Israeli point of view! From childhood games to serving in the IDF, traditional food, what makes it a start-up nation and more. |
The Jewish Lens: Visual Storytelling through Photography – Michael Duke
In this class, we will learn basic photography techniques and skills to become more adept at using our cameras to become visual storytellers. We will analyze the work of Jewish photographers and photojournalists from around the world and draw inspiration from those lessons to create our own portfolios. Students in this class will have weekly photo challenges and will produce images for a photo exhibition, exploring a theme related to Jewish values, Jewish community, Jewish struggles and/or Jewish identity. You will need your phone or a digital camera for class each week. |
Rosh Hodesh: It’s A Girl Thing - Rabbi Sarah Fort
The marking of the new moon has a long and meaningful history as an opportunity for Jewish women to gather, reflect and celebrate together. There will be discussion and art, games and drama, questions and food, all with a Jewish and gender lens. Using those, we will explore issues like: body image, friendship, relationships, family, competition, and stress. This elective is open to female-identifying students. |
TikTok Torah – Sarah Goldberg
What does a trending social media app and a centuries old scroll have in common? More than you might think! Study different notable parsha and discover connections to today’s world. Use your creativity to work with classmates in making TikToks related to the themes discussed. Students in this class do not need their own TikTok account. All posts will be made on the official Kehillah High account so students must be willing to be featured. |
Who deserves the next “Jewish Nobel” prize? – Lisa Stone
Do you know how many of the world’s Nobel prizes have gone to Jews, even though we’re less than 1% of the world’s population? Do you know there’s also a “Jewish Nobel” prize? The Genesis Prize Foundation not only awards individual Jews who make a difference, they also give grants to promote Jewish values in action. Who do you think deserves their award? Media stars? Politicians? Scholars? Athletes? Past winners include Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Steven Spielberg, and Natalie Portman. Join this class to nominate and vote for the next Jewish Nobel Prize winner! |
OUCH, that hurts!: Jewish lessons on social justice and healing - Randi Sonenshein
Confront difficult issues of unfairness in society by exploring Jewish concepts. This practical class will explore tools and approaches for how to make a difference. Meet with community leaders and organizers advocating for social change. Be inspired and engage with advocates working to make the world a better place. |
