What can we find in YOUR Jewish bookshelf? As part of our Bnai/Bnot Mitzvah courses, the students learned this week about the differences between the Jewish books of Torah (the 5 books of Moses), Siddur (the Jewish prayer book), Machzor (prayers for Jewish high holidays), Pirkey Avot (wisdom from our sages) and more! Join us by registering to the course below and share what's in YOUR Jewish bookshelf, and what your favorite Jewish books are!
מה נמצא בארון הספרים היהודי שלך? במסגרת קורסי בני/בנות מצווה, המשתתפים/ות למדו השבוע על ההבדלים בין הספרים השונים: סידור, תורה, מחזור, פרקי אבות, ועוד! ביחד למדנו איזו מטרה כל אחד מהם משרת בעולם היהודי ומתי הוא בא לידי שימוש. הצטרפו אלינו לקורס ושתפו מה יש לכם בארון הספרים ומהם ספרי היהדות האהובים עליכם! לבקשתכם, בחודש הבא יפתח קורס בני מצווה ייחודי לבנים ואבות.
Relevant course: B’nai Mitzvah – Fathers and Sons
START DATE: March 8, 2022
TIME: 4:40PM PST / 7:40PM EST
GRADES: 6th, 7th, 8th
PRICE: $65 per course
The “Bar Mitzvah” is an exciting step for a young Jew in his journey growing up. It symbolizes the time when a boy becomes a young man and is the beginning of every young person’s Jewish journey.
How did the State of Israel come to exist? When did the idea of a Jewish state become a reality? In this course, we will look at maps that tell the stories of Israel’s changing borders and we will explore the history of Israel through videos, music, art and much more. [For 5th-8th, starting Feb 15]
This course is for teens who love being in the kitchen and who want to learn how to bake. If you would like to knead, roll out dough, beat or whisk and mix – this course is for you. Whether it’s a cake, cookies, or maybe desserts, we will learn how to understand the art of Israeli baking and the love that it brings. [For Middle School & High School, starting March 2]
TLV Graffiti: Color, Technique, Art, and Social Statements. In this course we will: look at works by artists and creators of graffiti and street art from Tel Aviv-Jaffa; talk about the different techniques that the artists use in their work and try them out for ourselves; look at the social issues reflected in Tel Aviv graffiti and will try to understand the Israeli mood through the artists’ work. [For Adults, starting March 24]
מפגשי הספרות של יעל שונים ממועדוני ספרות קלאסיים. במקום המבנה המוכר של מפגשים, העוסקים בספר רחב יריעה שניתן למשתתפים חודשים קודם, הטקסט – הסיפור הקצר, השירים, הספרות המקורית והמתורגמת – מסופרים ומוקראים על ידי יעל בעת המפגש. לאחר מכן, יתקיים דיון שעניינו העלאת סוגיות ומושגים בתחום הספרותי, והצפה של נושאים שנוגעים לכולנו כמו :זוגיות, הורות, אהבה, אכזבה, טבע, צדק חברתי ועוד.
Let’s bring the Chef in us. A baking and cooking workshop will pour light on old recipe and will make you fall in love with new ones. Whether it’s rolling dough, braiding Challah or putting together a pot for the family, we will make festive easy to make dishes that will celebrate the love of the Israeli kitchen. [For Adults, starting March 1]
מה הפך את שירת יונה וולך לכל כך עוצמתית? עד כמה עיצב ושינה דוד אבידן את פני התרבות הישראלית? במהלך הקורס נקרא ונכתוב בעקבות שיריהם של שניים מהכוחות החזקים והמהפכניים בשירה הישראלית החדשה: יונה וולך ודוד אבידן. נכיר את גן הפלאות המכושף של וולך, את המתח בין שגעון, פמיניזם ומיניות, וכן את יסוד המרד העז בשירת אבידן, משורר אשר כבר בגיל 20 כתב את השורות הנצחיות “אדם זקן, מה יש לו בחייו?” [For Adults, starting March 14]
Level 1 is taught in Hebrew and is intended for Hebrew-speaking students who do not know how to read and write in Hebrew. The sessions will be held twice a week for 45-50 minutes and will focus on acquiring and developing the following language skills: reading and reading comprehension, writing, grammar, listening comprehension, and conversation. [For High School & Middle School, starting Feb 10]
Level 1 is taught in Hebrew and is intended for non-Hebrew-speaking students who do not know how to read and write in Hebrew. The sessions will be held twice a week for 45-50 minutes and will focus on acquiring and developing the following language skills: reading and reading comprehension, writing, grammar, listening comprehension, and conversation. [For High School & Middle School, starting Feb 14]
Level 2 is intended for non-Hebrew-speakers, who can read and write basic Hebrew. The sessions will be held once a week for 45-50 minutes and will focus on further developing the following language skills: reading and reading comprehension, writing, grammar, listening comprehension, and conversation. [For 1st-3rd, starting Feb 15]
Level 2 Beginners is taught in Hebrew and is intended for Hebrew-speaking students who have acquired the alphabet letters in print, as well as the Hebrew vowels, and can read and write simple words in Hebrew. The sessions will be held once a week for 45-50 minutes and will focus on further developing the following language skills: reading and reading comprehension, writing, grammar, listening comprehension, and conversation. [For 1st-2nd, starting Feb 16]
Level 2 Advanced is taught in Hebrew and is intended for Hebrew-speaking students who can write script letters, know all the vowels, and are able to read and write fluently in Hebrew. The sessions will be held once a week for 45-50 minutes and will focus on refining the following advanced language skills: reading and reading comprehension, writing, grammar, listening comprehension, and conversation. [For 3rd-4th, starting Feb 16 - @2PM PST/5PM EST]
Level 2 Advanced is taught in Hebrew and is intended for Hebrew-speaking students who can write script letters, know all the vowels, and are able to read and write fluently in Hebrew. The sessions will be held once a week for 45-50 minutes and will focus on refining the following advanced language skills: reading and reading comprehension, writing, grammar, listening comprehension, and conversation. [For Middle School, starting Feb 14 - @5PM PST/8PM EST]
Level 2 is intended for Hebrew-speakers, who can read and write basic Hebrew. The sessions will be held once a week for 45-50 minutes and will focus on further developing the following language skills: reading and reading comprehension, writing, grammar, listening comprehension, and conversation. [For High School, starting Feb 16]
Level 3 is taught in Hebrew and is intended for Hebrew-speaking students, who read and write Hebrew fluently. The sessions will be held once a week for 45-50 minutes and will focus on acquiring and developing the following language skills: Reading and Reading Comprehension, Writing, Grammar, and Listening Comprehension. [For High School, starting Feb 10 - @5PM PST/8PM EST]
Level 2 is intended for non-Hebrew-speakers, who can read and write basic Hebrew. The sessions will be held once a week for 45-50 minutes and will focus on further developing the following language skills: reading and reading comprehension, writing, grammar, listening comprehension, and conversation. [For High School & Middle School, starting Feb 10 - @5PM PST/8PM EST]
Whatever your goals, whether speaking to friends and relatives, business meetings, or making small talk at a bar, this course is designed to give you the tools and confidence you need to break the ice and get talking! [For Young Professionals (Ages 22-42), starting Feb 28]
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