Kehillah High
11th 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.
Our Stories: Holocaust History and Memory – Adrian Heid and Lauren Rubenstein
How do we carry the memory of the Holocaust into the future, and why? In this class, students will begin with the historical context of the Holocaust and then hear from members of 3GHTX, the grandchildren of Holocaust survivors, who will share their grandparents’ powerful survival stories. Together, we will reflect on how memory is preserved, why it matters today, and what it means for us as Jews and as human beings.
How do we carry the memory of the Holocaust into the future, and why? In this class, students will begin with the historical context of the Holocaust and then hear from members of 3GHTX, the grandchildren of Holocaust survivors, who will share their grandparents’ powerful survival stories. Together, we will reflect on how memory is preserved, why it matters today, and what it means for us as Jews and as human beings.
Session B 8:15-9:00 p.m.
Speak Up: Public Speaking with Jewish Purpose – Murray Adelstein
Whether you’re preparing for a college interview, giving a D’var Torah, or just want to feel more confident speaking in front of a group, this class will help you find your voice. We’ll focus on practical presentation skills - tone, posture, eye contact, pacing, and more - using Jewish texts, themes, and ideas as our content. Students can choose to work with prepared materials or create their own, and all work will be done during class time. No homework - just show up ready to grow your confidence and sharpen your speaking skills!
X-Rated Bible Stories – David Scott
These are the stories from Jewish holidays and the Bible that you were too young to hear about in Sunday school. What do we do when we encounter R-rated material in Jewish life that challenges our modern values? These difficult texts about sex, violence, manipulation and revenge will raise some challenging conversations while helping participants come to a deeper and more sophisticated understanding of Jewish history and Jewish values.
Your Voice, Your Power: Jewish Teens & Civic Life – Lisa Stone
Do you want to be a proud Jewish American? Or are you already a proud Jewish American? Maybe you can’t vote yet but you don’t need a ballot to have a strong voice. In this class, we’ll explore what it means to be a citizen through a Jewish lens — from how Jewish history helped shape America to how Jewish values can guide us when we disagree with our government. Together we’ll wrestle with questions like: Do Jews need America, does America need Jews, and how can Jewish teens make a real impact on the world around them?
Jews in Hollywood – Dr. Stephan Wexler
Carl Laemmle (Universal Pictures), Adolph Zukor (Paramount Pictures), William Fox (Fox), Louis B. Mayer (MGM), Warner Brothers. How did a group of Immigrant Jews create the Hollywood system at the beginning of the 20th Century? We will explore the lives of the original great Jewish filmmakers, studio heads and theater owners. We will also look at the Hollywood Blacklist of the 50s and its effect on Jews working in Hollywood. Dr. Wexler is a film aficionado and will inspire you with his stories about the early Hollywood era.
Tzedek and Beyond: Jewish Ethics for Modern Times – Erica Winsor
“Justice, justice shall you pursue” (Deuteronomy 16:20). This timeless command guides our exploration of Jewish ethics in today’s world. In this course, students will wrestle with moral questions about leadership, fairness, advocacy, and responsibility. Through text study, debate, and case analysis, they will uncover how Jewish values inform approaches to social justice, civic engagement, and ethical decision-making.
Whether you’re preparing for a college interview, giving a D’var Torah, or just want to feel more confident speaking in front of a group, this class will help you find your voice. We’ll focus on practical presentation skills - tone, posture, eye contact, pacing, and more - using Jewish texts, themes, and ideas as our content. Students can choose to work with prepared materials or create their own, and all work will be done during class time. No homework - just show up ready to grow your confidence and sharpen your speaking skills!
X-Rated Bible Stories – David Scott
These are the stories from Jewish holidays and the Bible that you were too young to hear about in Sunday school. What do we do when we encounter R-rated material in Jewish life that challenges our modern values? These difficult texts about sex, violence, manipulation and revenge will raise some challenging conversations while helping participants come to a deeper and more sophisticated understanding of Jewish history and Jewish values.
Your Voice, Your Power: Jewish Teens & Civic Life – Lisa Stone
Do you want to be a proud Jewish American? Or are you already a proud Jewish American? Maybe you can’t vote yet but you don’t need a ballot to have a strong voice. In this class, we’ll explore what it means to be a citizen through a Jewish lens — from how Jewish history helped shape America to how Jewish values can guide us when we disagree with our government. Together we’ll wrestle with questions like: Do Jews need America, does America need Jews, and how can Jewish teens make a real impact on the world around them?
Jews in Hollywood – Dr. Stephan Wexler
Carl Laemmle (Universal Pictures), Adolph Zukor (Paramount Pictures), William Fox (Fox), Louis B. Mayer (MGM), Warner Brothers. How did a group of Immigrant Jews create the Hollywood system at the beginning of the 20th Century? We will explore the lives of the original great Jewish filmmakers, studio heads and theater owners. We will also look at the Hollywood Blacklist of the 50s and its effect on Jews working in Hollywood. Dr. Wexler is a film aficionado and will inspire you with his stories about the early Hollywood era.
Tzedek and Beyond: Jewish Ethics for Modern Times – Erica Winsor
“Justice, justice shall you pursue” (Deuteronomy 16:20). This timeless command guides our exploration of Jewish ethics in today’s world. In this course, students will wrestle with moral questions about leadership, fairness, advocacy, and responsibility. Through text study, debate, and case analysis, they will uncover how Jewish values inform approaches to social justice, civic engagement, and ethical decision-making.