Jews Are You? Navigating Jewish Identity [9th Seminar]
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Question, discuss, and discover what it means to YOU to be a Jew in today’s world while exploring various perspectives and build community.
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Question, discuss, and discover what it means to YOU to be a Jew in today’s world while exploring various perspectives and build community.
How does a dream become reality? Explore the journey of dreamers and doers, who fought for the right for the Jewish homeland to be reborn; the good, the bad and hope.
From the conflicts in our personal lives to the ones in the Middle East, this course will provide context, insights and discussions on some of life’s biggest challenges.
Explore the worlds of fact and faith, where the laws of science meet the power of revelation. Topics to discuss include age of the universe, evolution and life today.
Calling all musicians! Let’s play the classics, new Jewish tunes and even make our own! Singers welcome.
How does propaganda shape beliefs? How has it influenced the perception about Jews and Israel? Come explore the history of propaganda and learn to spot media biases while uncovering the truth behind headlines.
This course is great for religious school teacher-aids (or those interested) to explore tools for navigating challenges, discuss real-life scenarios, and feel empowered with students and your team.
Featuring local organizations and intiatives:
Featuring Arizona Jews for Justice
A special evening of hands-on impact-making experiences. As we dive into the Torah's call of "Justice Justice you shall pursue", we'll discover how much need there is in our very own community, learn what's being done about it and how we can help. Bring winter-gear donations for Hopi Reservation Winter Kits.
Does Judaism believe in guardian angels? Why is challah braided? Curious about God or faith? This fun course is full of surprising facts, myths, and mysteries surrounding Jewish tradition and practice.
Let’s go to the movies! This class will examine Jewish representation in film, explore important movies in modern Jewish media and discuss its impact on society and culture.
Scary but true, antisemitism has been around since the beginning of the Jewish people. This class will explore its impact and those who have stood up in the face of hate.
Curious about the beliefs of other religions? This exciting seminar gives students a chance to meet and engage with religious leaders from a variety of different faiths, while providing opportunities to ask questions, expand their knowledge, and compare religious views. Through the exploration of other religions, students will have a chance to examine their own relationship to faith, heritage and Jewish identity.
Discover the rich diversity of Jewish life from around the world! Students will travel to India, Morocco, Ethiopia and beyond to taste the foods and experience the rituals and customs that make Judaism a dynamic tapestry. In addition, this class will take a deep dive into Sephardi, Mizrahi and Ashkenazi cultures.
Uncover some of life's most hidden secrets through the mystical experience of Kabbalah!
Exploring Jewish Identity Through Myths and Legends. Dungeons & Dragons meets David and Goliath
Finding our Voice; Book Banning, Anti-Semitism & Mental Health
The spring is full of Jewish holidays - how (and WHEN?!) do we prepare in a meaningful way? We'll explore, discuss, create and reflect as we dive into living the Jewish calendar.
The Jewish experience has taught us that the fight for justice is the key in preserving humanity. Without this fight, the world can stumble and fall into the depths of darkness that create the conditions for genocide.
Despite common belief, Judaism and science actually go hand in hand. This class will explore the worlds of FACT and FAITH, where the laws of science meet the power of revelation.
This year in Israel is a Shmita year, which means the lands must 'lay fallow' and not be harvested. This class will create various art pieces in reflection of rest, both for ourselves and for the earth, as well as using natural materials to celebrate earth's bounty. What can Shmita teach us about ourselves?
For those interested in a broader scope of global issues, this class will evaluate a Jewish approach to the current news of today.
Can you imagine which moments in time have impacted us, the Jewish people, the most? In this exciting, facts-filled class, come explore the breakdowns, breakthroughs, and even some of the miracles along the way that have shaped us and who we’ve become.
What do sports and Torah have in common? What are important Jewish values on and off the court, and why? From winning to losing, strength and endurance (and beyond), this class will keep your mind - and body - totally engaged.
Come uncover some of the secret and surprising stories of our people! From the hilarious to the shocking, these stories will keep you on your toes, and may even reveal some of the mysteries of the universe.
What do sports and Torah have in common? What are important Jewish values on and off the court, and why? From winning to losing, strength and endurance (and beyond), this class will keep your mind - and body - totally engaged.
Take your taste buds on a journey through Jewish culture while gaining foundational culinary skills. Hebrew High alum Chef Sam will guide us through the various flavors of our tradition while we get busy helping in the kitchen!
How can ancient Jewish thought inspire our lives today? Explore how the stories of our sages can ignite connection from one Jew to another.
Explore the great diversity of Judaism through experiencing different cultures, religious practices, foods, art, music from around the world!
Exploring our identity as Jews, teens and humans
Discover your most powerful traits that truly can make a difference in creating the type of world you want to see.
Where do we go when we die? Do we come back? What is a soul? We'll explore various Jewish sources and text to uncover some these age-old questions.