December 12, 2024

Ram's Eye View

Jewish Heritage Night with the Golden State Warriors

Last Thursday, Kehillah came together at the Chase Center to cheer on the Golden State Warriors as they faced the Houston Rockets for Jewish Heritage Night. It was a special evening filled with community, culture, and team spirit — and the Dubs secured a win against the Rockets! Thank you to everyone who joined us for this fun and memorable experience. We look forward to more events like this in the future!

Pictured (clockwise left to right): Abigail Peterson (9th-grader), Dana Gorenshtein (11th-grader), Marie Shotts (11th-grader), Zadie Frymoyer (9th-grader)

Service Club Serves Up Holiday Cheer

Kehillah’s Service Club recently made a significant impact on the community by preparing and serving a Thanksgiving meal to over 50 individuals experiencing homelessness at the Mountain View Lifemoves Shelter. This event was made possible through a school-wide bake sale, where students raised funds to purchase the necessary ingredients.

In addition to their Thanksgiving service, the club has been actively involved in addressing food insecurity throughout the year. During the High Holidays, they organized a successful canned food drive to benefit Jewish Family and Children’s Services (JFCS), and club members volunteered their time to sort and distribute donations.

Join Kehillah's Service Club in Combating Food Insecurity

Our dedicated Service Club continues its mission to support local organizations. To help, please donate canned food and non-perishables to the marked bins by the elevators. 

Additionally, you can contribute to their monetary fundraiser on GoFundMe. Donations collected will be used to purchase ingredients and supplies needed for meal preparation and service events. Want to help students make an impact? Donate today!

If you have any questions, please contact our School Counselor Sarah Lesser.

Updates & Announcements

Parent Book Club: Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina with Dr. Egdorf

Start the New Year with a literary journey! Join English teacher Dr. Brian Egdorf from January to March for an in-depth exploration of Leo Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina, one of world literature’s masterpieces. Connect with fellow Kehillah parents through engaging Google Meet sessions featuring brief lectures, discussions, and insights from classic and modern scholarship.

Recommended Edition: Marian Schwartz translation (Yale University Press) – but any edition works! Russian speakers can even read the original.

Session Schedule (7:00–8:00 PM PT):

• Thursday, January 16 – Read pages 1–54
• Thursday, February 13 – Read Parts I–IV
• Thursday, March 20 – Read Parts IV–VIII

Join any or all sessions—even if you’re behind on the reading! Questions? Reach out to Dr. Egdorf.

Important Events and Dates

✨ Spirit Week (Student Programming) 🎉🐏

Thursday, December 12 to Friday, December 13

Homecoming Dance (Student Programming) 💃🏻🪩🕺

Saturday, December 14 from 7:00 to 10:00 PM

Mitchell Park Community Center, Palo Alto

🎶 Winter Concert

Wednesday, December 18 from 7:00 to 8:00 PM

Multi-Purpose Room (MPR)

☕️ Kikar Coffee

Friday, January 10 from 8:30 to 10:00 AM

Kikar

Start the new year with coffee, connection, and meaningful conversation at our first Kikar Coffee of the year! This session’s topic: “Parenting for a Beautiful Bon Voyage: Making the Most of the Final Semester with Your Senior.”

We’re excited to welcome back special guest Harlan Cohen who will Zoom in to share insights from his “Best First Year” program. Learn how Kehillah seniors and their parents can navigate the transition beyond high school with confidence and clarity.

Be there to pick up your senior parenting survival kit!

❄️ Winter Break (No School)

Saturday, December 21 from to Monday, January 6

KPA Corner

🎉 Reminder: Save the Date for The Kehillah Annual Gala!

Saturday, January 25 from 6:30 to 10:30 PM

Palo Alto Hills Golf & Country Club

Mark your calendars for the Kehillah Annual Gala—a night of celebration, community, and supporting this year’s Fund-a-Need to benefit Teacher Enrichment. Enjoy delicious food, live entertainment, and exciting auctions while connecting with fellow Kehillah families and friends.

The Gala team is looking for Underwriters and Donors to help make this special event a success. Email Elana Manson or Roxanne Cohen with any questions or interest.

Stay tuned for more details, including ticket information and ways to get involved. Follow for all things Gala on Instagram @KehillahGala for updates, behind-the-scenes previews, and exciting announcements!

We can’t wait to celebrate together!