Content Area:
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Theological and philosophical exploration of God, humanity, and the Jewish people.
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Modern Zionism
This is a two-year course, with year one focusing on God, humanity and the Jewish people and year two focusing on Modern Zionism.
Goals:
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To spark positive Jewish identity.
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To create Jewish friendships.
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To reflect on their own identity as Jews.
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To explore students’ concepts of God, and how has our views change through our lives.
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To explore what it means to be made B’tzelem Elohim.
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To explore how as liberal Jews who value religious autonomy, how do the concepts of “covenant”, brit, and “commandment”, mitzvah, relevant to us.
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To explore what it means to have a progressive religious relationship with Israel.
Additional Opportunities:
- Mitzvapalooza! A day of families giving back to our community together.
- Work and be a mentor to our younger students in our Hadracha Program.
- Travel to Washington D.C. for the L'taken Social Justice Seminar.
- 10th Graders are invited to participate in our Confirmation Ceremony.
- TABSY (Temple Youth Group) events.
- Participating in a larger Jewish Youth Group like NFTY or BBYO.
- Sing in the Kol Hakavod Choir.
Sun, September 8 2024 5 Elul 5784