The Spring 2012 registration form can be found HERE. Please fill out the form completely before submitting. Registration will not be processed without three class choices each hour (with the exception of For Seniors Only and Confirmation). Financial Aid is generously provided by the Dr. Stephen Dickstein Scholarship Fund and Friends of Hebrew High. If you need tuition assistance, please fill out the form HERE and either mail or fax (577-0734) or send via e-mail to Suzanne Amador. No student is ever turned away for inability to pay.
Hebrew High Course Offerings: Spring 2012
FIRST HOUR (6:15 – 7:55)
HEBREW FOR CREDIT Second semester of a year long course. Continuing students only need to register for a “third hour” class.
SECOND HOUR (7:00 – 7:55)
JEWISH CIVICS
Rabbi Louchheim
How can four days repair the world? How important is the Jewish vote? This semester we “take it on the road” for a four-day seminar in Washington, D.C. and go panim el panim (face to face) with our local and national officials and our nation’s capitol. Hone your lobbying and debating skills! Second semester of the year-long class open to students grades 10-12 (required for all Congregation Or Chadash confirmation students) and is a prerequisite for the Panim el Panim trip to Washington D.C. March 25-28, 2012.The trip is subsidized through the generosity of the Pozez Families.
CONVERSATIONAL(Not for Credit) HEBREW
Jim Liebeskind
Join the conversation! This class will take you to a place where you will be able to communicate in Hebrew, read signs, newspapers, advertisements, even slang and jokes. Learn how to order off a menu, ask directions, and much more. No prior experience with Hebrew necessary other than a basic knowledge of the Hebrew alphabet and the ability to read in Hebrew.
THE WISDOM OF SOLOMON
Jordan Hill
King Solomon--the 3rd King of Israel and a major Jewish figure-- is seen as one of
the wisest humans to have lived, and not just by Jews: Christians,
Muslims, Rastafarians, Western Ceremonial Magicians, and more look to the life,
lore, and teachings of Solomon for guidance. We'll take a number of
different kinds of looks at Solomon, from fairy tales and poetry about him to
magical formulas and his philosophies. As we carry out these explorations
we will constantly be looking at the significance of Solomon's teaching's in
OUR OWN LIVES, using discussions, meditations, and visualizations to have
DIRECT experiences with what these teachings are really about.
MARCH of the LIVING
Rabbi Stephanie Aaron
Learning about the Holocaust (Shoah) is more than acquiring facts and figures, it is uncovering what happened to our people; part of our personal story. It is impossible to understand all that this means by only studying the years 1939-1945. The impact of the destruction of European Jewry requires an understanding of what Jewish life was like before the Shoah. In this class, we will struggle to make sense of the senseless, and we will explore the relationship between remembering and forgiving. Open to all students – required for students going on the March of the Living
ISRAELI DANCE
Dori Zabari
Get ready for 50 minutes of fun and exercise! In Hebrew it is referred to as Rikkuday Am, the dance of the people. Come learn how these dances have connected Jews all over the world in music and movement for thousands of years. If you have always wanted to learn those fabulous Israeli dances, now is the time to do it. All skill levels welcome and no prior dancing experience necessary, just a willingness to learn and have fun!
HOW DO WE KNOW?
Rabbi Billy
Wrestle with the big questions: How do we know right from wrong? What does Torah say about evolution? What happens when scientific and religious truths contradict? And, the biggest question of all…how do we know what is true?
KRAV MAGA
Bruce Montoya
Jewish martial arts at Hebrew High! Krav Maga is here! Krav Maga is the official self defense system of the Israeli Defense Forces, and has been taught to hundreds of law enforcement agencies in the United States. It started with the street-fighting skills developed by Imi Lichtenfeld, who used his training as a boxer and wrestler as a means of defending the Jewish quarter against fascist groups in Czechoslovakia in the 1930s and 40s. Krav Maga is a simple, effective self defense system that emphasizes instinctive movements, practical techniques, and realistic training scenarios. Kick some Krav at Hebrew High.
BREAK---GREAT SNACKS---
THIRD HOUR (8:05 – 9:00)
CONFIRMATION
A year-long class for sophomores in Judaism and Congregational Mitzvot. Those students wishing to participate in this class who are not affiliated with any of the above congregations may make individual arrangements with the congregation of their choice. Note:All confirmation students must register with Hebrew High and are required to take a second hour class or be enrolled in Hebrew for Credit.
Congregation Anshei Israel (Having combined our program, this class is required for CAI 9th and 10th graders)
Rabbi Robert Eisen
Congregation Chaverim
Rabbi Stephanie Aaron
Congregation Or Chadash
Rabbi Thomas Louchheim
FOR SENIORS ONLY
Sharon Glassberg & Ron Grant
Second semester of a year long class. This semester we will continue to connect with our world and the issues you will encounter after high school. Should you speak up and “be that guy”? What role does being Jewish take in your life? What’s with the bible quotes on In ‘n Out wrappings? Fascinating speakers, field trips, social action, and preparation for graduation will round out this exciting eye-opening year. Required for all graduating seniors.
THE HEBREW HIGH KLEZMER BAND
Jordan Hill
Sodom and Klezmorah!
Bring your instruments and get ready to jam—Yiddishe style. Klezmer music is a powerful expression of Eastern European Jewry and has seen a revival in recent years, making its way into everything from punk music to avant garde jazz. We will listen to klezmer music, old and new, learn a bit about its history, and of course break out the instruments and let the rhythms flow.
JEWISH SEXUAL ETHICS
Dori Zabari
Who couldn’t use some help clarifying the often confusing tangle of sexual and moral issues facing teenagers today? Does/Should Judaism play a role in these issues? Whose business is it anyway? As we explore sexuality, we will focus on the purpose and nature of interpersonal relationships.
CINETORAH
Rabbi Billy
Is there Torah on the big screen? Can you find Midrash in the movies? If you like the movies you’ll love this class. Rabbi Billy will take the Torah to Hollywood through the review of mainstream movies. You will see how Torah values play key roles in feature films and, in some cases, learn why they don’t!
KOSHER COOKING
Margie Cunningham
Roll up your sleeves and don your aprons as we spend this course learning the basics of Kashrut and Jewish cooking. Recipes include traditional chicken soup, challah, Passover treats and much more! This class includes taste testing, table preparation and guest chefs! SUPPLY FEE OF $20 REQUIRED WITH REGISTRATION. CLASS LIMITED TO 12 STUDENTS FIRST COME—FIRST SERVED.