Kehillah High
9th Grade
2022-2023
Wednesday evenings:
7:00 - 7:25 p.m. Dinner
7:25 - 8:15 p.m. Session A
8:15 - 8:20 p.m. Break
8:20 - 9:00 p.m. Session B
7:25 - 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:
Wait, That's in the Bible? - Rabbi Gideon Estes
Come learn about the third section of the TaNaKh, Ketuvim, or writings. This class will explore the great stories, poems, and teachings of this frequently overlooked section of the bible. We will look at stories of great love, loss, and wisdom to live with the complexities of life.
Wait, That's in the Bible? - Rabbi Gideon Estes
Come learn about the third section of the TaNaKh, Ketuvim, or writings. This class will explore the great stories, poems, and teachings of this frequently overlooked section of the bible. We will look at stories of great love, loss, and wisdom to live with the complexities of life.
OPTION 2:
Hearing Voices: How and Why Did God Speak to the Prophets – Sarah Yonas
Were the prophets crazy or courageous when they told people they heard the voice of God? Sometimes the prophets heard a voice, saw a vision, had a dream or were possessed by spirits. This class will explore the roles women and men play as messengers of God in Torah. We will also discuss whether there are modern day “prophets”.
Hearing Voices: How and Why Did God Speak to the Prophets – Sarah Yonas
Were the prophets crazy or courageous when they told people they heard the voice of God? Sometimes the prophets heard a voice, saw a vision, had a dream or were possessed by spirits. This class will explore the roles women and men play as messengers of God in Torah. We will also discuss whether there are modern day “prophets”.
OPTION 3:
Unlocking the Mysteries of the Torah – Cantor Laurie Rimland-Bonn
In this class, you will have a birds eye view into the weekly Torah portion. We will be looking at difficult passages, inspiring texts, and stories. Through study and delving into the wisdom of the great commentators, a new light will be cast on the stories essential to our identity. We will take a deep dive into the multifaceted layers of a different Torah portion every week, including an examination of biblical characters, themes, and commentaries.
Unlocking the Mysteries of the Torah – Cantor Laurie Rimland-Bonn
In this class, you will have a birds eye view into the weekly Torah portion. We will be looking at difficult passages, inspiring texts, and stories. Through study and delving into the wisdom of the great commentators, a new light will be cast on the stories essential to our identity. We will take a deep dive into the multifaceted layers of a different Torah portion every week, including an examination of biblical characters, themes, and commentaries.
Session B: 8:20 - 9:00 p.m.
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Who Knew-ish? They’re Jewish! - Sheryl Eskowitz
Do you know who these people are? The first Jew on the Supreme Court? The person who has a famous piece of clothing named after him? Who created the first classes for children with physical or mental disabilities? The person who marched with Martin Luther King, Jr. in Selma, Alabama? The first Jew to orbit the Earth in a spaceship? Join us to learn more about these Jewish Americans who have made a difference in our lives. |
God Created Them (singular): Male and Female - Rabbi Sarah Fort
Jewish text and tradition is way more dynamic when it comes to gender and sexuality than you may think. Explore the six genders in the Talmud, the same-sex romantic undertones in Prophets and Writings, and more. You’ve inherited a rich tradition to help inform your identity and worldview, just by being Jewish! Now come get it. |
The Science Behind the Stories - Becca Kronick
In this course, we will learn about the science within the Torah. What types of stones and rocks are referenced, locations and biomes discussed, plants, aquatic life, and creatures, and how that relates to the flora and fauna around us today. Students will discuss geology, botany, herpetology, entomology, and native plants of our region as well as from the middle east. |
Music: Where it takes you - Mike Mason
Jewish music has the power to bring people together in a way that is very hard to match. We’ll talk about our favorite Jewish music from camp and synagogue and we’ll explore what it means, why it’s meaningful to us, and how we can share it. Bring your instruments and be ready to play! No songleading experience necessary! |
Spotify Israel – Brenda Namer & Daniel Smith
Come and build your Israeli playlist! Join us as we learn more about Israeli culture through popular music, including the greatest hits of the past and today! Israeli music runs from classical and folk to rock and hip hop, and we will explore it all. We will learn about songs that remind us of important moments in Israel’s history, as well as what songs are currently popular and what they tell us about what it means to be Israeli today. |
What’s Jewish About Meditation? – David Scott, RJE
Ever wanted to learn how to meditate? Join David Scott in exploring ancient and modern meditative techniques as we deepen our understanding of Jewish thought and practice. No prior experience is necessary with how to meditate. You will need an open mind and a desire to learn. Sessions will include both theory and practical application of how to meditate. |
Values in Action – Lisa Stone
Judaism provides a unique lens through which to engage in community service, offering a strong foundation to apply traditional values 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. In this class, you will have the opportunity to roll up your sleeves and implement those values. Let’s pool our talents and work together on a wide variety of community service projects serving our Greater Houston community! |
Food for the Soul – Sarah Yonas
The history of the Jewish people has been filled with migration. However, we did bring our own traditional foods when we traveled. Our new homes and political and social influences heavily shaped our Jewish food customs. This class will examine the connections between Jewish food, the lands where we settled, and how we connected with the people living there. We will look at Jewish migration, food, and the complex rules, laws, practices, and procedures that regulate what can be eaten, how, when, and with whom. Come with an appetite to learn! *food will be provided sometimes, but not every week. |
