From our community, Kol Hakavod to: | |
- StuGov for the free breakfast on Wednesday 🍴
- The Digital Design Lab for keeping old yearbooks 📖 📸
- Ms. Cole Farrell for being an absolutely amazing director of Peter/Wendy 🎭✨🧚
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Fall Play: Peter/Wendy
A heartfelt thank you to our students, families, faculty, and the broader community for their incredible support of our Fall Play, Peter/Wendy! Congratulations to our talented student actors, stage crew, and everyone who contributed behind the scenes to bring this reimagined classic to life. Special thanks to our Dean of Visual & Performing Arts Amy Cole-Farrell who made the play an unforgettable experience, celebrating creativity, teamwork, and the magic of theater.
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K-Term
Dear Families,
As we shared earlier this year, Kehillah is launching an innovative and engaging new program this year that breaks free from many of the conventional constraints of school. As part of the K-Term Immersive experience (Tuesday, January 21 to Friday, January 24) students step away from their regular classes to pursue one intensive course that ignites their passion and pushes boundaries – in teaching, learning, and much more!
Over four dynamic days, students work alongside our team of educators (teachers, administrators, special guests, etc) tackling everything from theatrical productions and biotechnology experiments to cultural explorations and artistic innovations. Each immersion plunges students into hands-on learning experiences (on and off campus) that demand creativity, intellectual flexibility, and collaborative problem-solving.
Participating in K-Term is a graduation requirement, but we’re confident students will enjoy the learning experience for its own sake.
Students have until Monday, December 2 to share their preferences. Learn more about our K-Term options in our K-Term Menu.
Best,
Dr. Danovitch, Mr. Legallet, Sr. Fradejas, and Mr. Brownstone
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Important Events and Dates | |
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🧩 Junior & Senior Game Night (Student Programming)
Friday, November 22 from 2:40 to 3:45 PM
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🤝 Virtual Parent-Teacher Conferences (No Classes)
Monday, November 25 to Tuesday, November 26
Please check your email for sign-up instructions. The last day to register is TOMORROW, Friday, November 22. If you need assistance or did not receive the instructions, please reach out to our Dean of Academic Technology RM Pellant.
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🦃 No School (Thanksgiving Break)
Wednesday, November 27 to Friday, November 29
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Justice Vanguard (Student Programming)
Monday, December 2 during Assembly and SWAP
Multi-Purpose Room (MPR)
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🏐 Volleyball Fall Sports Night 🍂
Tuesday, December 3 from 6:30 to 8:00 PM
MPR
Celebrate Kehillah Volleyball at Fall Sports Night!
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Open House
Sunday, December 8 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM
Thank you to those who spread the word about our Open House last month! Because of you, we had a great turn out of prospective students and families.
Help us spread the word about next month’s Open House! This event offers prospective students and families a chance to explore our dynamic community and academic programming. We encourage our current students and families to share this exciting opportunity with anyone who might be interested in becoming part of Kehillah!
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Caring, Connection, and Wellbeing: How to Become a Hopeful Skeptic – Regaining Trust and Empathy in a Cynical World (Common Ground Speaker Series)
Wednesday, December 4 from 7:00 to 8:15 PM
Spieker Center, Menlo School, Atherton
Join Stanford professor and author Dr. Jamil Zaki for an insightful discussion on how empathy, compassion, and "hopeful skepticism" can counter destructive cynicism in today's polarized world. Drawing from his books The War for Kindness and Hope for Cynics, as well as his research at the Stanford Social Neuroscience Lab, Dr. Zaki will explore the science of kindness and offer strategies to foster trust and connection.
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✡️ Jewish Heritage Night at Chase Center (Golden State Warriors Game) 🏀
Thursday, December 5 - tip off at 7:00 PM
Chase Center, San Francisco
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☕️ Kikar Coffee: College Counseling and Happy Birthday, Kehillah! 🎉
Friday, December 6 from 8:30 to 10:00 AM
Kikar
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🎶 The Polyphony Ensemble in Concert: An Evening Of Common Ground Through Common Sound 🎶
Thursday, December 5 from 7:30 to 9:30 PM
Oshman Family JCC, Palo Alto
Experience the power of music to bridge divides at The Polyphony Quartet in Concert, featuring young Arab and Jewish musicians from Israel. This remarkable ensemble exemplifies cooperation through cultural exchange, dialogue, and partnership, creating a new reality of face-to-face human engagement.
The program includes Haydn’s String Quartet Op. 76, No. 2 (“Quinten”), arias by Vivaldi and Handel, Maya Belsitzman’s hits, and more. Under the guidance of Polyphony’s executive director Nabeel Abboud Ashkar, the Quartet has performed across Israel, Europe, and the U.S.
Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of music and collaboration!
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📅 Get Ready to Celebrate in Style at the Kehillah Annual Gala! 🎉
Join us for this milestone celebration on Saturday, January 25, starting at 6:30 PM, at the elegant Palo Alto Hills Country Club.
✨ Kick off the night with the perfect 5:25 PM sunset as a backdrop for an evening of connection, community, and celebration.
✨ Plus, don’t miss your chance to join in on the fabulous subscription parties available only at the Gala! Here's a sneak peek of what’s in store:
- ⛳️ Kids' Afternoon at Top Golf – Swing, smile, and connect!
- 🍹 Backyard Party – Exclusive vibes at a chic North Peninsula home.
- 🀄️ Mahjongg Madness – Your tiles await.
- 🫧 Bubbles & BUILD – Creative bubbles meet hands-on projects.
- 👗 Nordstrom Fashion Party – Style, champagne, and VIP treatment.
- 🎾 Pickleball and Pimms – The ultimate sporty soirée.
- 🌸 Blossom Bash – A hands-on flower-arranging dream.
✨ Let’s make Kehillah’s 25th Anniversary Gala an event to remember! 🎉
📸 Have you checked out our Instagram yet? Follow us at @kehillahgala to stay updated on all the exclusive details for this unforgettable evening!
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📰 N-EWESpaper Schedule
Due to the Thanksgiving break, there will be no N-EWESpaper next week. The next issue will be published on Thursday, December 5.
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#ThankfulForKehillah 🦃
We want to take a moment to express our heartfelt appreciation for our wonderful community of students, families, and faculty. Thank you for the energy, care, and connection you bring to Kehillah every day!
Wishing you a restful and joyful Thanksgiving break, filled with moments of gratitude and connection.
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