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Tonight, students engaged in their holocaust curriculum with tonight's lesson focusing on Liberation, exploring what liberation meant — and what came after.

Through maps, survivor testimony, artifacts, and discussion, students examined the first moments of freedom, the challenges of returning to life after unimaginable loss, and the realities of displaced persons camps. Centering survivor voices encouraged reflection, empathy, and meaningful dialogue.

It was a powerful lesson grounded in remembrance, resilience, and responsibility — honoring the past while helping students think deeply about humanity and rebuilding after trauma.

Next week we are closed for Teacher Professional Development. We will reopen on 2/24 where we will have our next leadership 101 class!

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Tonight was Leadership Night, and our 9–12th graders stepped fully into their roles as leaders — collaborating in their chosen committees to shape programming for TBAhigh.

Social Action planned an upcoming hygiene drive, Kehillah designed an icebreaker for the Topgolf event and a new all-school engagement initiative, Programming continued planning for the final night of TBAhigh, and Cultural continued to work on their Tu Bishvat project proposal.

It was a meaningful night of connection, leadership, and forward thinking — students leading with purpose and vision!

Next week we are closed for Teacher Professional Development. We will reopen on 2/24 where we will have a chug night. 12th Grade will have art!

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Tonight was Leadership Night, and our 9–12th graders stepped fully into their roles as leaders — collaborating in their chosen committees to shape programming for TBAhigh.

Social Action planned an upcoming hygiene drive, Kehillah designed an icebreaker for the Topgolf event and a new all-school engagement initiative, Programming continued planning for the final night of TBAhigh, and Cultural continued to work on their Tu Bishvat project proposal.

It was a meaningful night of connection, leadership, and forward thinking — students leading with purpose and vision!

Next week we are closed for Teacher Professional Development. We will reopen on 2/24 where we will have a chug night. 11th Grade will have art!

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Tonight was Leadership Night, and our 9–12th graders stepped fully into their roles as leaders — collaborating in their chosen committees to shape programming for TBAhigh.

Social Action planned an upcoming hygiene drive, Kehillah designed an icebreaker for the Topgolf event and a new all-school engagement initiative, Programming continued planning for the final night of TBAhigh, and Cultural continued to work on their Tu Bishvat project proposal.

It was a meaningful night of connection, leadership, and forward thinking — students leading with purpose and vision!

Next week we are closed for Teacher Professional Development. We will reopen on 2/24 where 10th Grade will have confirmation!

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Tonight was Leadership Night, and our 9–12th graders stepped fully into their roles as leaders — collaborating in their chosen committees to shape programming for TBAhigh.

Social Action planned an upcoming hygiene drive, Kehillah designed an icebreaker for the Topgolf event and a new all-school engagement initiative, Programming continued planning for the final night of TBAhigh, and Cultural continued to work on their Tu Bishvat project proposal.

It was a meaningful night of connection, leadership, and forward thinking — students leading with purpose and vision!

Next week we are closed for Teacher Professional Development. We will reopen on 2/24 where we will have a chug night. 9th Grade will have yoga!

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Tonight, in Leadership 101 we continued learning that leadership is built, not given — through foundational skills, self-reflection, and defining the kind of leader they aspire to become.

Next week we are closed for Teacher Professional Development. We will reopen on 2/24 where we will have a chug night. 8th Grade will have their fireside chat where they will get to know the Cantor!

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Last night, our 12th graders gathered for a meaningful and heartfelt curriculum session centered on memory, reflection, and community. Students brought in T-shirts representing important moments from their lives — camps, teams, trips, programs, and milestones — and thoughtfully arranged them to be transformed into keepsake blankets.

As they worked, each senior shared the stories behind their shirts, reflecting on friendships formed, challenges overcome, and experiences that shaped who they’ve become. The room was filled with nostalgia, and deep connection, making the activity far more than a project — it was a celebration of their journeys and the community they’ve built together.

These blankets will soon serve as lasting reminders of their time together and the memories they carry forward into the next chapter of their lives!

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Last night, our 11th graders participated in a another dynamic Curriculum Night focused on philanthropy, values, and making a real-world impact. Using the Honeycomb Philanthropy Curriculum, students explored how thoughtful giving can be a powerful expression of Jewish responsibility and community care. They discussed what it means to identify needs, evaluate organizations, and work together to create meaningful change.

The evening was made especially impactful by a guest speaker from the National Foundation for Cancer Research, who shared how philanthropic support fuels lifesaving research and innovation. Students asked insightful questions and connected their classroom learning to real people and real outcomes. It was an inspiring night that empowered our teens to see themselves as active changemakers in the world.

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Last night, our Confirmation class engaged in a meaningful and reflective exploration of Jewish ideas about God — discovering that Judaism has always made room for questioning, interpretation, and personal connection. Students began by considering a wide range of perspectives, from God as a loving, all-powerful presence to God as an energy within the universe and a partner in humanity’s pursuit of justice God is-Ideas of God.

They then encountered passages from Jewish prayer, poetry, and philosophy, each offering a different lens on the Divine — God as light, guide, presence in the human heart, and the Eternal “Thou” found in relationships.

Building on this, students explored major Jewish theological frameworks, including traditional theism, religious naturalism, existentialism, and humanism, learning how Jewish thinkers across generations have wrestled with faith, free will, suffering, and responsibility.

Through discussion and personal reflection, students were encouraged to consider what ideas resonated most with them — reinforcing that in Judaism, belief is not about having one answer, but about engaging thoughtfully with life’s biggest questions.

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Last night, our 9th graders had the opportunity to visit the ISKCON Hindu Temple for an immersive experience in Hindu worship, community life, and spiritual practice. Students learned about core beliefs, the significance of prayer and chanting, and the role of devotion in daily life. They explored the temple space, observed rituals, and asked thoughtful questions about traditions and values!

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Last night, our 8th graders took part in an interactive and delicious Curriculum Night lesson all about Kashrut, the Jewish laws of keeping kosher. Students rotated through hands-on stations where they learned how a kosher kitchen works — exploring kosher symbols (hechshers), the role of a mashgiach, and even “cooking” kosher-friendly foods like brownies, fries, and mini hotdogs.

They then dove into the Torah sources behind Kashrut, discovering why pork and shellfish aren’t kosher and where the separation of meat and dairy comes from. Through fast-paced games, meal-building challenges, and thoughtful discussion, students explored how food connects to holiness, self-control, community, and Jewish identity today. The night wrapped up with a lively Kashrut Jeopardy review and, of course, enjoying the food together — making learning both meaningful and fun.

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Last night, our 7th graders engaged in a powerful and thoughtful lesson exploring how the Holocaust’s “Final Solution” was developed and carried out. Students began by defining the term and reflecting on the importance of remembering each individual life lost, guided by a poem and excerpts from Elie Wiesel’s Night. Using maps, timelines, and primary source handouts, small groups examined different aspects of Nazi policies and shared their learning with the class to build a fuller historical picture. The lesson then shifted to the idea of spiritual resistance, as students read testimony from Franz Stangl and watched a survivor’s story from Itka Zygmuntowicz, prompting meaningful discussion about courage, humanity, and resilience even in the darkest moments. It was a deeply moving and impactful evening of learning and reflection!

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Tonight we had dorm cooking! We learned easy things to make in our dorms and to have on the go as we transition out of our parent's homes next year!

Next week, we will have a social action tochnit where we will complete a few different projects to donate to Kits to Heart; an organization that provides those completing long-term hospital stays for cancer treatments with care packages!

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Tonight we had game night! We spent time bonding, challenging ourselves in small groups and having tons of fun!

Next week, we will have a social action tochnit where we will complete a few different projects to donate to Kits to Heart; an organization that provides those completing long-term hospital stays for cancer treatments with care packages!

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Tonight we had confirmation class where we focused on the history and overview of Israel. We discussed our own struggles with our relationships to Israel and talked through tools for engaging in respectful dialogue surrounding Israel with our peers in other settings.

Next week, we will have a social action tochnit where we will complete a few different projects to donate to Kits to Heart; an organization that provides those completing long-term hospital stays for cancer treatments with care packages!

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Tonight we had a fireside chat! We got to hangout around a campfire and make s'mores. We hungout with Cantor Sharrett Singer, learning about her and her family and getting a chance for her to get to know us!

Next week, we will have a social action tochnit where we will complete a few different projects to donate to Kits to Heart; an organization that provides those completing long-term hospital stays for cancer treatments with care packages!

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Tonight we had the 8th grade Olympics! We competed in teams through a variety of games and challenges. It sure was a blast!

Next week, we will have a social action tochnit where we will complete a few different projects to donate to Kits to Heart; an organization that provides those completing long-term hospital stays for cancer treatments with care packages!

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Tonight we had the 3rd holocaust lesson. We discussed Kristallnacht and the establishment and role of the ghettos.

Next week, we will have a mock mitzvah game night where we will work together to uncover the missing speech in an escape room style game!

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Today we had dorm cooking where we learned basic recipes we can make in small kitchens and microwaves next year!

Next week we will have an all school social action tochnit!

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Today we had a teacher planned chug where we did a bunch of activities to better get to know and work with our peers.

Next week we will have an all school social action tochnit!

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Today we had a fire side chat to get to know Cantor Sharrett Singer. We had a campfire and s'mores and hungout and sang together!

Next week we will have an all school social action tochnit!

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Today we had confirmation lesson reviewing the history and overview of Israel.

Next week we will have an all school social action tochnit!

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Today we had a teacher planned chug where we did a bunch of activities to better get to know and work with our peers.

Next week we will have an all school social action tochnit!

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Tonight we had the second Holocaust lesson. We continued to discuss Antisemitism and propoganda, and discussed the anti-jewish policy.

Next week we will continue with our third lesson where we will discuss Kristallnacht, the establishment and the role of the ghettos.

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Tonight we had a curriculum night. We did some team building activities and discussed what the remainder of the year would look like for our class.

Next week is a leadership night!

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Tonight we had a curriculum night hearing from another organization of interest as we dive deeper into philanthropy and non-profit fundraising.

Next week, we will have a leadership night.

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Today in confirmation class we discussed Teshuvah and Forgiveness in Judaism through discussion and activities.

Next week, is a leadership night!

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Tonight we learned through experiencing as we took yet another trip to a local religious building. Please ask your teen all about their new learning!

Next week, we will have a leadership night.

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Tonight we had a curriculum night where we learned further about Reform Judaism through conversation with Rabbi Weiss.

Next week, we will have a leadership night!

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Tonight we had our first Holocaust lesson. We began exploring the goals of the curriculum:

Discuss stereotypes and their impact

Learn and review important Holocaust-related language and vocabulary they may encounter

Define and discuss the concept of genocide in an intentional, guided way

Next week, we will have our second lesson where we will follow up on and build upon our foundation from this week.

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Tonight we had an amazing Hanukkah Pajamukkah celebration as we competed in minute to win it games to earn prizes and have some fun!

We are now closed for winter break and will reopen with our first class on January 6th.

Next session will be graduation where we will continue to explore aspects we are interested in as we look towards our next chapter!

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Tonight we had an amazing Hanukkah Pajamukkah celebration as we competed in minute to win it games to earn prizes and have some fun!

We are now closed for winter break and will reopen with our first class on January 6th.

When we return, we will continue with our philanthropy curriculum by hearing from another speaker who will share their organizations vision!

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Tonight we had an amazing Hanukkah Pajamukkah celebration as we competed in minute to win it games to earn prizes and have some fun!

We are now closed for winter break and will reopen with our first class on January 6th.

Our next session is a confirmation class where we will look at teshuvah and forgiveness in Judaism.

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Tonight we had an amazing Hanukkah Pajamukkah celebration as we competed in minute to win it games to earn prizes and have some fun!

We are now closed for winter break and will reopen with our first class on January 6th.

We will be offsite for another field trip. This time, we will be going to an Islamic temple. Please check your email for further details!

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Tonight we had an amazing Hanukkah Pajamukkah celebration as we competed in minute to win it games to earn prizes and have some fun!

We are now closed for winter break and will reopen with our first class on January 6th.

Our next class is a curriculum night where we will continue our comparative Judaism curriculum.

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Tonight we had an amazing Hanukkah Pajamukkah celebration as we competed in minute to win it games to earn prizes and have some fun!

We are closed for two weeks and will return on 1/6 when we will have our first official Holocaust lesson. Please remember to talk to your child about the advanced class and reach out if you have any questions!

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Tonight we had cooking. We made holiday cookies to donate to Lisa Goodman's Menorah Madness celebration, while of course eating some along the way!

Next week, we will celebrate Hanukkah together as a full 7-12th grade by participating in fun activities and games throughout the evening!

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Tonight we had cooking. We made holiday cookies to donate to Lisa Goodman's Menorah Madness celebration, while of course eating some along the way!

Next week, we will celebrate Hanukkah together as a full 7-12th grade by participating in fun activities and games throughout the evening!

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Tonight we had confirmation class where we explored the Hanukkah story. We also talked about our Jewish baggage and what influences the way we show up Jewishly.

Next week, we will celebrate Hanukkah together as a full 7-12th grade by participating in fun activities and games throughout the evening!

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Tonight we had art. We looked at the Parsha Vayera and identified ways in which we see ourselves. We then created abstract self portraits that will be used in a mixed media mural to be hung in the Temple. We also had some older teens come in and share their positive experiences on the 9th grade relationships and sexuality retreat.

Next week, we will celebrate Hanukkah together as a full 7-12th grade by participating in fun activities and games throughout the evening!

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Tonight we had yoga! We practiced taking care of our bodies, calming ourselves during a stressful time and identifying the ways in which we individually best practice self-care.

Next week, we will celebrate Hanukkah together as a full 7-12th grade by participating in fun activities and games throughout the evening!

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Tonight we had our second leadership class. We continued to dive into foundational leadership skills working towards identifying our leadership style and long term goals when it comes to being a leader within our communities.

Next week, we will celebrate Hanukkah together as a full 7-12th grade by participating in fun activities and games throughout the evening!

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Tonight we had leadership night. Next week is a chug night and we will have cooking.

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Tonight we had leadership night. Next week is a chug night and we will have cooking.

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Tonight we had leadership night. Next week is a chug night and we will have confirmation class.

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Tonight we had leadership night. Next week is a chug night and we will have art.

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Tonight we had leadership night. Next week is a chug night and we will have yoga.

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Tonight we had Warren Marcus speak to our students and parents. Next week, we will have a leadership session.

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Tonight we explored topics that would be meaningful to explore as we prepare for our post HS journey.

Next week we are closed for Thanksgiving. We will return the following week for leadership night!

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Tonight we explored organizations that we feel connected to and discussed which of the ones we care about do we want to further explore as we work towards the goal of donating to an organization of our choosing.

Next week we are closed for Thanksgiving. We will return the following week for leadership night!

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Tonight we debriefed our trip sharing our learning with our peers who were unable to join us. We also spent time reviewing biblical history and the origins of Judaism.

Next week we are closed for Thanksgiving. We will return the following week for leadership night!

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Tonight we went to a local church to hear from their leaders and see their space. It is always helpful to explore our learning on site and hear answers to the questions we have as we compare religions to our own experiences.

Next week we are closed for Thanksgiving. We will return the following week for leadership night!

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Tonight we had curriculum night where we explored the different denominations of Judaism in depth. We will be building on this learning throughout the year as we hear from speakers and see traditional examples of information that we are comparing.

Next week, we are closed for Thanksgiving but will return the following week for our next leadership 101 class.

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Today we began our Holocaust curriculum. We started in classes looking at definitions and getting introduced to the content that we'd be exploring. We then heard from speaker Mike Saft who shared his family story through a chose your own adventure conversation.

Next week, we are closed for Thanksgiving. We will return the following week which is our parent program with Warren Marcus.

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Today we learned from Jonah Berger, a motivational speaker that focuses on Disability Awareness and inclusion. We learned through conversation, activities and drumming to shift our perspective to see differences as strengths in those around us. Next week, have curriculum night.

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Today we learned from Jonah Berger, a motivational speaker that focuses on Disability Awareness and inclusion. We learned through conversation, activities and drumming to shift our perspective to see differences as strengths in those around us. Next week, have curriculum night.

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Today we learned from Jonah Berger, a motivational speaker that focuses on Disability Awareness and inclusion. We learned through conversation, activities and drumming to shift our perspective to see differences as strengths in those around us. Next week, we will have confirmation class!

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Today we learned from Jonah Berger, a motivational speaker that focuses on Disability Awareness and inclusion. We learned through conversation, activities and drumming to shift our perspective to see differences as strengths in those around us. Next week, we will have another curriculum night field trip. Check your email for the location!

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Today we learned from Jonah Berger, a motivational speaker that focuses on Disability Awareness and inclusion. We learned through conversation, activities and drumming to shift our perspective to see differences as strengths in those around us. Next week, have curriculum night.

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Today we learned from Jonah Berger, a motivational speaker that focuses on Disability Awareness and inclusion. We learned through conversation, activities and drumming to shift our perspective to see differences as strengths in those around us. Next week, we will begin our Holocaust curriculum by hearing from congregant Mike Saft who shares his families story through a choose your own adventure style conversation!

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Today we had our second confirmation class! We talked about the different denominations of Judaism and where our practices compare to others. We also had an introduction to what we will discuss in NY and as a learning point for those unable to join us!

Next week we will have a program on Inclusion where we talk about how to accept each others differences and use them as strengths!

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Today was a chug night. We had yoga! We discussed stress management and the importance of taking care of our bodies!

Next week we will have a program on Inclusion where we talk about how to accept each others differences and use them as strengths!

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Today was a chug night. We had yoga! Talked about stress management and how to take care of our bodies!

Next week we will have a program on Inclusion where we talk about how to accept each others differences and use them as strengths!

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Today was a chug night. We had cooking! We hope we can share what we made at our next family holiday gatherings!

Next week we will have a program on Inclusion where we talk about how to accept each others differences and use them as strengths!

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Today was a chug night and we had art! We learned about the story Vayera and participated in a shared mural outlining our reflections.

Next week, we will have a program on Inclusion and accepting differences!

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Today we participated in our first leadership 101 class! We did activities and had conversation relating to what makes a good leader, who are great leaders in our lives and what kind of leaders do we want to be. We will have multiple leadership 101 sessions throughout the year that build upon one another to give us a comprehensive foundation in leadership!

Next week, we will have a program on Inclusion and accepting one another despite our differences!

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Today we participated in leadership night where we got to try out the different committees and some example program types to decide where our impact will be best felt throughout the year!

Next week is a chug night and we will have yoga!

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Today we participated in leadership night where we got to try out the different committees and some example program types to decide where our impact will be best felt throughout the year!

Next week is a chug night and we will have yoga!

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Today we participated in leadership night where we got to try out the different committees and some example program types to decide where our impact will be best felt throughout the year!

Next week is our second confirmation class where we will review the different denominations of Judaism and look towards our upcoming trip!

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Today we participated in leadership night where we got to try out the different committees and some example program types to decide where our impact will be best felt throughout the year!

Next week is a chug night and we will have cooking!

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Today we participated in leadership night where we got to try out the different committees and some example program types to decide where our impact will be best felt throughout the year!

Next week is a chug night and we will have art!

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Today 7th grade explored healthy relationships with JCADA! Ask your teen what they took from it!

Next week we will have our first leadership 101 class where we will explore what makes a great leader along with some foundational leadership skills!

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Tonight was the first night we were together as a group. We talked about what things in the transition process are meaningful to us and how we can shape the curriculum together. We're looking forward to working together to explore topics that help us in this transitional phase of our lives!

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Tonight we had an introduction to the social justice curriculum. We talked about what organizations are meaningful to us, how we can evaluate organizations philanthropic structure and so much more! It's going to be a great year working towards giving!

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Tonight was the first confirmation session with the Rabbis. They reviewed the schedule of the years curriculum, did some introductions and explored their baseline of knowledge as a group! It's going to be a good year of learning together!

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Tonight 9th grade visited the KPC Buddhist Temple. They got an introduction to Buddhism, got a tour of the temple and spent some time comparing their new learning to their own Jewish experiences. They will continue to learn about and compare various religious experiences throughout the year!

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Tonight the 8th graders had their opening curriculum session. They learned about the structure of curriculum nights this year. They began to reflect on their knowledge of Judaism across the various denominations and explored the topics they want to know more about. They are looking forward to all the learning they are going to do this year!

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This was a very spirited first night for our 7 th graders. We began the night all together with TBAHigh in the sanctuary.

We played Human bingo, met our teachers, tasted flavored honey sticks. At the end of the evening we had apple cookies for a sweet new year.

Our next class will be October 21st. We will be creating beautiful Torah Yads(pointers).

Wishing you all a Shana Tova a very happy and sweet new year

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Today we had an amazing first night of TBAHigh! We had an all school intro to hear about the structure and fun opportunities for the year and then spent some time with our grades catching up with our friends post-summer and getting to know new faces! We look forward to more fun after the holidays on October 21st for curriculum night!

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Today we had an amazing first night of TBAHigh! We had an all school intro to hear about the structure and fun opportunities for the year and then spent some time with our grades catching up with our friends post-summer and getting to know new faces! We look forward to more fun after the holidays on October 21st for curriculum night!

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Today we had an amazing first night of TBAHigh! We had an all school intro to hear about the structure and fun opportunities for the year and then spent some time with our grades catching up with our friends post-summer and getting to know new faces! We look forward to more fun after the holidays on October 21st for curriculum night!

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Today we had an amazing first night of TBAHigh! We had an all school intro to hear about the structure and fun opportunities for the year and then spent some time with our grades catching up with our friends post-summer and getting to know new faces! We look forward to more fun after the holidays on October 21st for curriculum night!

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Today we had an amazing first night of TBAHigh! We had an all school intro to hear about the structure and fun opportunities for the year and then spent some time with our grades catching up with our friends post-summer and getting to know new faces! We look forward to more fun after the holidays on October 21st for curriculum night!