WEEKLY SCHEDULE
6:15 Dinner
6:30 Core Class
7:10 Elective Class
7:45 Pick up in the Main Circle
Drop Off is in the main circle at 6:15 pm for Pizza. We will eat dinner outside in the tent (weather permitting) or in the KG large auditorium.
Early Departure: If your teen is leaving early please check in with me (in the
Pick Up is in the main circle at 7:45 pm. For safety reasons, we ask all of our teens to use this exit so we know that everyone has left and no one is
waiting at an alternative location in the building.
updated through our Teen Update sent each Monday. All Dates can also be found on the KI website calendar. FYI~ Consecration & Confirmation of our 10th grade students will be May 26th, 2023.
Core Classes~
7th Grade – Core Class: “Jewish Identity”
Teachers: Steffi Polin & Eric VanWie
The 7th grade core will feature individual discovery units in an "Unlock the box" style where our students will work together to creatively discover their Jewish identity.
8th Grade – Core Class: “Jewish Learning Through Art”
Teacher: Marlene Adler
The 8th Grade core class will explore Jewish Art, Art of the Holocaust, and more.
9th Grade – Core Class: “Modern Judaism”
Teacher: Jane Hirshberg
The 9th Grade core class will explore life-cycle events, music, art, comedy and history through a modern Jewish perspective.
10th Grade – Core Class: “Confirmation”
Teacher: Rabbi David
The first third of our Confirmation year will be devoted to exploring teen life through the lens of Jewish ideas. We will examine everything from peer pressure to social media to mental health to climate change from the point of view of Jewish texts and Jewish thinking. We will rely heavily on discussion and texts that challenge and change us.
Electives~
Purim Spiel
Teachers: Lee Slobotkin, Eric VanWie, Marlene Adler, Jane Hirshberg
The spiel is back! This year we will present the Mamma Mia Megillah, retelling the story of Purim through the music of ABBA! All talents (singing, acting, dancing, stage crew, costuming, makeup, etc.) are needed for our production, presented on March 6th and 7th!
The Rabbi’s Treasures
Teacher: Rabbi David
We will spend our time learning about the rare and unique items in the rabbi's office. This will be a great chance to meet the new rabbi and learn about his life, his interests, and some of the fascinating items that have come into his possession over the years. This elective will be fun, casual, and super entertaining.
Jewish Cooking
Teacher: Eric Gershman
Learning about Jewish life around the world through cooking.
