Electives Announced Below!
Along with other important semester details
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Our Spring semester kickoff launches with our MiniSeries, a 2-week community program focused on important issues impacting us today. This year's theme Tzedek Tzedek Tirdof, Justice Justice You Shall Pursue, will feature guests from Arizona Jews for Justice, along with different social justice initiatives such as CAREaVAN, NCJW, Gesher and others. Donations for winter warmth drive needed!
This learning program is part of Hebrew High and all students are anticipated to participate.
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Tuesday Jan. 9, 7-9pm: AZ Jews for Justice
Community learning, Project Linus blanket making, AZ Jews for Justice Food Security truck and winter warmth kits.**bring donations**
Tuesday Jan. 16, 8-9pm (after 1st hour)
Hosted by CAREaVAN Social Action Summer Adventure, we'll welcome different social justice initiatives with hands-on impact-making projects.
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Stand Indivisible AZ volunteers will be on campus Tuesday 1/9 to register students who will be 18 by the next election. Learn More | |
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SPECIAL UPSTANDER TRAINING EVENT
SAVE THE DATE:
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 4, 10AM-2PM
Hebrew High is hosting a special training with ADL for all students looking to break down prejudice and create a world of peace and understanding.
This program will challenge our own biases, empower teens to take a stand for all acts of discrimination and provide the tools for effective peace-activism and leadership.
This is a required training for students in our certified upstander program.
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Dates for 2024 Volunteering | |
| Jan. 14, 1:30-3:30p
Vista Colina, North Phoenix
REGISTER HERE | Temporary housing community - needs help organizing food pantry, community clothing closet, and play games with kids | | Feb. 11, 10am-12pm
BJE Jewish Community Library
REGISTER HERE | Organize library as it prepared for renovation. CAREaVAN info meeting (11:30am) | | **March 17, 12:30-3pm
Gesher Disability Resources
REGISTER HERE | Help Gesher celebrate Puppy Purim with the AZ Humane Society! Set-up, run stations and have fun! | | April 14,10-12pm
BJE/JFCS
Link coming | Assemble bags for Passover Food Drive for those in need! Help organize the donated foods and prepare for pick up. | | **May 5, 1:30-3:30pm
Holocaust Association
Link coming | Community Yom Hashoah commemoration -Volunteers needed to help welcome guests, hand out materials and coordinate event | | |
** These are not 2nd Sundays, please note dates carefully | |
CAREaVAN 2024: Portland & Seattle
Info Session + Volunteer Event February 11
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SPRING ELECTIVES ANNOUNCED | |
Electives & Chai Confirmation begin January 23. | |
Instructor: Chaim Zimmerman | |
Wisdom to Live By:
Intro to Pirkei Avot
Explore the timeless teachings of Pirkei Avot, Ethics of our Fathers. We'll explore the profound insights and practical wisdom of our Jewish sages, who offer valuable lessons that can inspire our lives today! Key terms: Inspiration, motivation, mindset, ethics, mental health, meaning-making, values to live by
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Mensch on the Court
Jewish Sportsmanship
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.
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Temple Chai Confirmation
10th Grade Experience
The 10th graders of Temple Chai will meet with Rabbi Segal to explore what Judaism means to them as they navigate through high school and prepare to be young Jewish adults. The class will culminate in a student-led Confirmation ceremony in May at Temple Chai.
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Instructor: Steve Glassman | |
Lessons from the Holocaust
Featuring Schindler's List
Explore history's darkest moments and delve into moral complexities, resilience, and human spirit during tragedy. Uncovering lessons of courage, empathy, and the enduring importance of remembrance, this course will emphasize how these teachings shape a more compassionate world. Through the lens of Schindler's List, we’ll extract crucial lessons from the Holocaust vital for today's world.
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Global Kosher Kitchen
Cooking Jewish Cuisine
Take a tour of Jewish cuisine around the world! While we’re busy in the kitchen, we’ll learn about how various flavors, foods and spices have influenced the Jewish kitchen over time, and uncover lesser-known history on iconic classic Jewish foods!
$20 materials fee, 12 students max
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What's Happening this Semester? | |
Purim Palooza, Volunteering Events and so much more! | |
THIS SUNDAY! SPECIAL PROGRAMS | |
Remember your donations Tuesday! | |
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HEBREW HIGH OF GREATER PHOENIX
TUESDAYS 7-9PM JCC
THURSDAYS (Hebrew Only) 7-8:30
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