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 – Cantor Kenneth Feibush
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 – Cantor Kenneth Feibush
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:
Family Relationships in the Torah – Kerri Zerlin
Family narratives are among the most well known and beloved stories in the Torah. Fathers, sons, brothers, and mothers take center stage, especially in the book of Bereshit (Genesis). Will Sarah have a son, and will Abraham kill him? Will Ishmael and Esau be granted their rightful inheritances? In this class, you will do a deep dive into the mothers and fathers in the Torah, with a focus on the matriarchs and patriarchs and how their stories, experiences and lessons can be applied to our lives.
Family Relationships in the Torah – Kerri Zerlin
Family narratives are among the most well known and beloved stories in the Torah. Fathers, sons, brothers, and mothers take center stage, especially in the book of Bereshit (Genesis). Will Sarah have a son, and will Abraham kill him? Will Ishmael and Esau be granted their rightful inheritances? In this class, you will do a deep dive into the mothers and fathers in the Torah, with a focus on the matriarchs and patriarchs and how their stories, experiences and lessons can be applied to our lives.
Session B: 8:20 - 9:00 p.m.
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Kulam: Creating Space for Real Connections – Katelyn Bleiweiss
A collaboration between Moving Traditions and JFS’s Katelyn Bleiweiss, this class will help you engage in authentic conversations around where, why, and how you belong. We will be exploring issues of identity, equity, and justice. |
Hot Takes on Current Events – Emily Caufield
Ever wonder what Judaism has to say about what's happening in the news? The different denominations of Judaism have different perspectives and views on hot topics like gun control, medical technology, gender, social media, and more. Each week we will delve into these issues and more, learning what Judaism has to say about the issues that matter to us! |
Jewish Pirates of the Caribbean – Edward D. Hersh
What Jewish mother dreams of her children growing up to one day become swashbuckling Pirates of the Caribbean? If your family was fortunate to have escaped Spain or Portugal alive, one had to seek a new life and with Columbus sailing to the “new world” why not tag along and seek fame, fortune and revenge aboard ships named the Prophet Samuel, Queen Esther and King Solomon. There was even a rabbi who sailed the seas as a Pirate and kept kosher on the ship and had a Star of David on his ship’s flag! Join us for this exciting course and see what they never taught you in school. |
A Day in the Life of a Combat Soldier – Gal Litani
Join me in an exploration of the lifecycle of an Israeli army soldier. The entire process begins when you’re much younger than you may expect - in 10th grade! Hear the inside details on drafting, boot camp, army discipline, combat, and the moral codes of the Israeli Defense Force. In this class, you’ll also do army drills, so compared to sweat! |
Music: Where it takes you - Mike Mason (open for 8th-12th grades)
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! |
Meditation in Judaism – Daniel Smith
Meditation is an important part of the Jewish experience which can enhance our experience in prayer, our connection to God, Israel, Jewish community, and mitzvot. Through sources in our text as well as in Jewish practices, we will discuss the different approaches to meditation and how they evolved throughout the centuries along with deeper meanings to Jewish practices such as kavanot or focus when performing a mitzvah, or recognizing the Divine in something as simple as making a blessing on foods. |
