Kehillah High
9th Grade
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
7:25 - 8:10 p.m. Session A
8:10 - 8:15 p.m. Break
8:15 - 9:00 p.m. Session B
Session A: 7:25 - 8:10 p.m.
9th graders will take all three of these 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:
Let’s Play Jewish Geography – David Scott
Torah, Talmud, Tanach – I can’t keep it all straight! Growing up hearing different stories, we often wonder where they came from. We will play Jewish Geography and learn the origins of the greatest Jewish teachings. You will arm yourself with knowledge about our history and know the difference between Mishnah and Maimonides.
Let’s Play Jewish Geography – David Scott
Torah, Talmud, Tanach – I can’t keep it all straight! Growing up hearing different stories, we often wonder where they came from. We will play Jewish Geography and learn the origins of the greatest Jewish teachings. You will arm yourself with knowledge about our history and know the difference between Mishnah and Maimonides.
Session B: 8:15 - 9:00 p.m.
Below are the 8th & 9th grade elective options.
Strategic Play: Mah Jongg for Teens – Suzie Daum
Dive into the captivating world of Mah Jongg, a Chinese tile game that has found a unique and enduring place within American Jewish culture. Led by experienced instructor Suzie Daum, this class goes beyond the basics, offering teens the chance to master tile recognition, strategic thinking, and the nuanced rules of the game. Explore the unexpected connection between Mah Jongg and Jewish tradition while enjoying a game that provides both mental stimulation and a social outlet. Discover how Mah Jongg transcends generations, providing a timeless opportunity for unplugging and connecting with friends while honing your skills in this beloved game.
Jewish Holiday Art Unwrapped – Beth Nelson
Get ready to unleash your creativity with Kehillah High’s brand-new art class. One way to sanctify and celebrate Jewish holidays is by creating beautiful works of art that symbolize and amplify each festival. The visual arts aren’t just decoration. They’re history and future, past and present, dialogue and action, knowledge and wisdom. Every session will be a celebration of Jewish holidays through the art of crafting!
Values in Action – Lisa Stone
Judaism provides a unique lens with which to engage in community service, offering a strong foundation to apply both 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. Throughout this trimester, you will roll up your sleeves and implement those values. This trimester, you will pool your talents and work together on a wide variety of community service projects. We’ll be able to perform some projects on-site, while others will have us venture 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.
Let My People Play – Sarah Williams and Rebecca Lindenbaum
While 'learning through play' has received praise for its crucial role in developing social-emotional and cognitive development and cultivating creativity and imagination in the preschool year, a critical group has been left out...teenagers! You need time to play too! Over the next six weeks, you will use play to deepen your understanding of Jewish values and upcoming holidays. Can you use Legos to display an understanding of Tikkun Olam? How could a mound of clay be transformed to represent Ometz Lev? The trimester will conclude with you working together and using class experiences to create a meaningful piece of the PJ Library Passover Kit.
Celebrate and Create – Chani Zajac
Get ready to bring Jewish traditions to life! Join Chani, where you'll learn to craft memorable celebrations from Rosh Hashanah to Chanukah. Dive into the traditions, stories, and significance behind each holiday, then put your knowledge into action by learning how to plan and execute an event from start to finish. We enhance mitzvot by making them aesthetically pleasing, an act called hiddur mitzvah. We will learn how to elevate mitzvot by turning small gatherings into purposeful events and discuss customs that might seem to be irrelevant to our modern lives. From designing invitations to beautiful themed decor, this hands-on course will teach you valuable skills. Let's make every holiday moment unforgettable!
Dive into the captivating world of Mah Jongg, a Chinese tile game that has found a unique and enduring place within American Jewish culture. Led by experienced instructor Suzie Daum, this class goes beyond the basics, offering teens the chance to master tile recognition, strategic thinking, and the nuanced rules of the game. Explore the unexpected connection between Mah Jongg and Jewish tradition while enjoying a game that provides both mental stimulation and a social outlet. Discover how Mah Jongg transcends generations, providing a timeless opportunity for unplugging and connecting with friends while honing your skills in this beloved game.
Jewish Holiday Art Unwrapped – Beth Nelson
Get ready to unleash your creativity with Kehillah High’s brand-new art class. One way to sanctify and celebrate Jewish holidays is by creating beautiful works of art that symbolize and amplify each festival. The visual arts aren’t just decoration. They’re history and future, past and present, dialogue and action, knowledge and wisdom. Every session will be a celebration of Jewish holidays through the art of crafting!
Values in Action – Lisa Stone
Judaism provides a unique lens with which to engage in community service, offering a strong foundation to apply both 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. Throughout this trimester, you will roll up your sleeves and implement those values. This trimester, you will pool your talents and work together on a wide variety of community service projects. We’ll be able to perform some projects on-site, while others will have us venture 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.
Let My People Play – Sarah Williams and Rebecca Lindenbaum
While 'learning through play' has received praise for its crucial role in developing social-emotional and cognitive development and cultivating creativity and imagination in the preschool year, a critical group has been left out...teenagers! You need time to play too! Over the next six weeks, you will use play to deepen your understanding of Jewish values and upcoming holidays. Can you use Legos to display an understanding of Tikkun Olam? How could a mound of clay be transformed to represent Ometz Lev? The trimester will conclude with you working together and using class experiences to create a meaningful piece of the PJ Library Passover Kit.
Celebrate and Create – Chani Zajac
Get ready to bring Jewish traditions to life! Join Chani, where you'll learn to craft memorable celebrations from Rosh Hashanah to Chanukah. Dive into the traditions, stories, and significance behind each holiday, then put your knowledge into action by learning how to plan and execute an event from start to finish. We enhance mitzvot by making them aesthetically pleasing, an act called hiddur mitzvah. We will learn how to elevate mitzvot by turning small gatherings into purposeful events and discuss customs that might seem to be irrelevant to our modern lives. From designing invitations to beautiful themed decor, this hands-on course will teach you valuable skills. Let's make every holiday moment unforgettable!