Course Descriptions
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Group DynamicsGroup Dynamics covers the process of getting to know oneself within a group. Students will gain effective communication skills to help in reaching their identity, gaining trust, and learning how to give and receive advice and criticism, all in a non-threatening and respectful way. Skills learned in this course will help students build healthy relationships throughout life. Teacher: Rabbanit Ilana Alouf |
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Shmuel Bet On Site – The ProphetsIn this course we will travel back in time to the era of the Prophet Shmuel, King Saul and King David. With the Tanakh in our hands and the City of David at our feet, we will follow in their footsteps and learn aboutour rich history and the heritage they bequeathed. Teacher: Mrs. Tehila Markovitz |
Daily Prophets From NaviIn this class we aim to learn about the events and experiences that have occurred to the Jewish people in Israel during the time period of our prophets and kings. In the light of this history, we can learn and make comparisons to our own times and current governments. Thus, past and present share an insightful destiny through the eyes, ears and imagination of our students. The emphasis in class will be on pshat (the simple meaning of the text) with the intention of acquiring skill based learning without losing the fervor of the text content. Teacher: Mrs. Tehila Markovitz |
Kohelet (Ecclesiastes)In Megillah Kohelet we are going to examine various topics that are discussed throughout the Megillah such as:
Teacher: Rabbanit Ilana Alouf |
YogaMany people think that yoga is just stretching. While stretching is certainly involved, yoga is really about creating balance the body and centering the mind. This is done through the performance of postures, each one has specific physical benefits and instruction on breathing. The benefits of yoga extend to both the body and the mind. Teacher: Chaya Bracha |
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Ahavat HaAretz (Love of the Land)In this course we will explore the development and establishment of the land of Israel. We will focus on the last 100 years of Zionist history, focusing on the wars, emigration, and personalities who contributed to the states’ founding and formation, such as Theodor Herzl, Rav Kook, . The course will include multi- media dimension and select trips. Prepare to be inspired! Teacher: Mrs. Dara Knapel |
Hilchot De’otAn in depth study of Maimonides Hilchot Deot comparing his Teacher: Rabbi Yosef Benarroch |
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Torah and PsychologyIn this course we will be taking a close look at relationships in our lives, including relationships with ourselves, with others and with Hashem. In order to achieve this, we will be looking at some of the basics theories of psychology and comparing and contrasting them to Torah sources. Teacher: Rabbi Yisrael Krengel |
Women in JudaismThis course covers the topics relevant to women regarding their unique power and role in Jewish society and relationships. The laws and philosophy of yichud (unity of genders) and negia (touching between genders), the Jewish view of love, dating, and marriage, and the concept and laws of tzniut (modesty) will be explored and studied, in a relatable, open and thorough fashion. Teacher: Mrs. Dina Coopersmith |
Nashim B’Tanakh – Women in TanakhIn this course we will learn about some of the prominent women role models found in Navi and Ketuvim. We will explore their role and impact during the time that they lived as well as what we can learn from them today. We will focus on the primary text and explore relevant commentaries. Teacher: Mrs. Dara Knapel |
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Cooking
Teacher: Cindy Aboud |
Parsha Hashavua – Weekly Torah PortionOnce per week, the students will delve into the lessons dealing with the Torah portion for the coming Shabbat. The class will explore themes of the Parsha and relate it to contemporary issues, allowing the students to integrate these ideas into their lives. Teacher: Rabbi Yosef Benarroch |
Neviim Rishonim Ve-Ahronim – The Early and Later ProphetsThis class is designed to learn the Prophets in – depth. Students will be given independent study time to analyze the text. Classes will utilize Midrash and commentaries to gain a deeper understanding of the text. Teacher: Rabbi Yosef Benarroch |
Taamei HaMizvot – The Study of te Mitzvot
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Ulpan – Learning Hebrew
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Your Life in TanakhIn this class we will explore issues that pertain to your life as described to us in the Tanakh. Together with Mrs. Abby Dishi you will investigate the relevance of issues such as sibling rivalry, being away from home, jealousy, and others in your life, and evaluate your own goals and understandings on these issues. The following week, Rabbi Gad Dishi will survey the source material in the Tanakh and seek to identify what messages G-d has given us in the Tanakh on these issues as a guide for our own lives. Teacher: Rabbi Yosef Benarroch |
Jewish Philosophy
Shabbat and Kashrut: Why?
Chumash Bereshit/Shemot (Books of Genesis/Exodus)
Halacha (Law)
Sephardic Communities and Sages
We will learn the basics of Sephardic cooking, from scooping squash and fluting sambousak to Syrian pastries. Even though the emphasis will be on Syrian dishes, some classes will have an international flair, where students will learn to roll their own sushi and try their hand at different Italian pasta sauces. Since Kady is addicted to chocolate, there will be lots of delicious desserts involving that magical cocoa bean, from hot chocolate soufflés to chocolate truffles. Throughout the classes students will learn kitchen shortcuts and other handy food prep techniques.
