Kehillah High
10th Grade
Wednesday evenings:
7:00 - 7:25 pm Dinner
7:25 - 8:10 pm Session A
8:10 - 8:15 pm Break
8:15 - 9:00 pm Session B
7:25 - 8:10 pm Session A
8:10 - 8:15 pm Break
8:15 - 9:00 pm Session B
Session A: 7:25-8:10 pm
OPTION 1:
God Shopping: Quest for Meaning – Carol Lahana
Ever wonder what Jews really mean when we talk about God, the soul, or the purpose of life? In this class, we’ll tackle some of the biggest questions in Jewish spirituality using the Big Questions in Jewish Spirituality curriculum. Through conversations, texts, and personal reflection, you’ll get the chance to explore your own beliefs, hear different Jewish perspectives, and see how spirituality can help you make sense of the world and your place in it.
OPTION 2:
Hot Topics through a Jewish Lens – Rabbi Sarah Fort
You will explore contemporary issues and moral dilemmas through a Jewish lens. You’ll tackle questions about ethics, identity, and community, encouraging thoughtful discussion and personal reflection. The class will empower you to connect Jewish values with real-world challenges, helping you develop informed perspectives and a deeper understanding of how Judaism can shape your responses to today's pressing topics.
OPTION 3:
The American Jewish Experience – Melissa Cohen-Nickels
Explore the history of Jewish life in America through this six-part course. Starting with the early settlers, you'll examine how Jewish communities have both influenced and been influenced by American society at key points in history. Learn about the role of Jews during the Civil War, the impact of immigration on Jewish-American identity, and their involvement in the civil rights movement. The course concludes with a look at the Jewish communities of today, offering a thoughtful perspective on their ongoing contributions to American life. (Trimesters One and Three)
God Shopping: Quest for Meaning – Carol Lahana
Ever wonder what Jews really mean when we talk about God, the soul, or the purpose of life? In this class, we’ll tackle some of the biggest questions in Jewish spirituality using the Big Questions in Jewish Spirituality curriculum. Through conversations, texts, and personal reflection, you’ll get the chance to explore your own beliefs, hear different Jewish perspectives, and see how spirituality can help you make sense of the world and your place in it.
OPTION 2:
Hot Topics through a Jewish Lens – Rabbi Sarah Fort
You will explore contemporary issues and moral dilemmas through a Jewish lens. You’ll tackle questions about ethics, identity, and community, encouraging thoughtful discussion and personal reflection. The class will empower you to connect Jewish values with real-world challenges, helping you develop informed perspectives and a deeper understanding of how Judaism can shape your responses to today's pressing topics.
OPTION 3:
The American Jewish Experience – Melissa Cohen-Nickels
Explore the history of Jewish life in America through this six-part course. Starting with the early settlers, you'll examine how Jewish communities have both influenced and been influenced by American society at key points in history. Learn about the role of Jews during the Civil War, the impact of immigration on Jewish-American identity, and their involvement in the civil rights movement. The course concludes with a look at the Jewish communities of today, offering a thoughtful perspective on their ongoing contributions to American life. (Trimesters One and Three)
Session B: 8:15-9:00 pm
Below are the 10th-12th grades elective options.
Israel: The Story Behind the Headlines - Lawrence Blumenthal
Israel has been a hotly debated (and critiqued) topic since its inception, especially in the last couple of years, but is often discussed in the vacuum of its own borders. The Middle East has many moving pieces, and this influences the behavior of the Israelis, and the other countries in the region. This class will explore the history of Israel beginning with late Ottoman rule, and take us through the present day. Join me as we parse through the late modern era to make sense of the current geopolitical situation between Israel, and the belligerents it locks horns with.
YiddishPop - Dana Katz
In this class, we will explore the richness and vitality of the Yiddish language. We will explore a brief history of the language, music, theatre, literature, expressions, and more! Each interactive class will introduce at least one song, functional phrases, and vocabulary, and students will zingen un shmuesn af Yiddish (sing and converse in Yiddish). Nu? Lomir zich lernen a bisl Yiddish! (So, let’s learn a little Yiddish!)
Preparing For Life As A Young Adult: What To Do When You Move Out & More - Sunni Markowitz
This class covers all the things rarely taught before young adulthood, skills such as time management, prioritizing, self-advocacy, and strategies for building community. We will explore how our Jewish values can guide us as we navigate the transition into independence. Each class will offer tools and strategies rooted in both practical life skills and Jewish ethical tradition, helping you prepare for your first year out of your childhood home with a strong sense of self, purpose, and connection.
Amy and Friends: Who Are the People in Your Neighborhood - Amy Schraier
Inspired by the classic Sesame Street song, this class introduces you to the “community helpers” who support children, adults, and families every day. Led by Amy Schraier, the Jewish Education Inclusion Coordinator at the Federation, and a speech-language pathologist with nearly 25 years of experience, you’ll meet a variety of professionals across diagnostic and therapeutic fields and learn how their work reflects core Jewish values. Amy will kick off the class, and each week a different expert will share their path, passion, and the Jewish values that shape and inspire their practice.
Israel has been a hotly debated (and critiqued) topic since its inception, especially in the last couple of years, but is often discussed in the vacuum of its own borders. The Middle East has many moving pieces, and this influences the behavior of the Israelis, and the other countries in the region. This class will explore the history of Israel beginning with late Ottoman rule, and take us through the present day. Join me as we parse through the late modern era to make sense of the current geopolitical situation between Israel, and the belligerents it locks horns with.
YiddishPop - Dana Katz
In this class, we will explore the richness and vitality of the Yiddish language. We will explore a brief history of the language, music, theatre, literature, expressions, and more! Each interactive class will introduce at least one song, functional phrases, and vocabulary, and students will zingen un shmuesn af Yiddish (sing and converse in Yiddish). Nu? Lomir zich lernen a bisl Yiddish! (So, let’s learn a little Yiddish!)
Preparing For Life As A Young Adult: What To Do When You Move Out & More - Sunni Markowitz
This class covers all the things rarely taught before young adulthood, skills such as time management, prioritizing, self-advocacy, and strategies for building community. We will explore how our Jewish values can guide us as we navigate the transition into independence. Each class will offer tools and strategies rooted in both practical life skills and Jewish ethical tradition, helping you prepare for your first year out of your childhood home with a strong sense of self, purpose, and connection.
Amy and Friends: Who Are the People in Your Neighborhood - Amy Schraier
Inspired by the classic Sesame Street song, this class introduces you to the “community helpers” who support children, adults, and families every day. Led by Amy Schraier, the Jewish Education Inclusion Coordinator at the Federation, and a speech-language pathologist with nearly 25 years of experience, you’ll meet a variety of professionals across diagnostic and therapeutic fields and learn how their work reflects core Jewish values. Amy will kick off the class, and each week a different expert will share their path, passion, and the Jewish values that shape and inspire their practice.