middle school
GRADES 6-8
Due to COVID-19, all jLAB programming is currently online. Zoom links are sent in weekly emails.
Monday afternoon
Our Gesher (“Bridge”) program for middle school students meets together on Monday afternoons from 4:30-6:30 pm. The day has several components:
Judaic Studies classes by grade-level | 4:30-5:15 pm
Grade 6: Mitzvot Students examine our commandments and explore what is relevant to them and how these laws “fit” in their modern lives. Students will also engage in Hebrew reading studies to develop and maintain their skills as they approach becoming b’nei mitzvah.
Grade 7: Torah Students explore overriding themes within the Torah as well as specific portions and determine where they see themselves in the stories and texts of our people.
Grade 8: Hineini (I am Here!) Students turn theory into reality by applying Jewish teachings and values to their own lives and exploring opportunities for them to participate in Jewish life as they move into their teenage years.
T’filah | 5:15-5:45 pm
Our middle school students use the natural setting in which it occurs to learn prayer. Students have opportunities to help lead this service alongside the Cantor, and all participants develop the lifelong skill of prayer literacy.
Tracks comprised of mixed grade-levels | 5:45-6:30 pm
Students can choose from:
- Creative Arts
- Science & Technology
- eSports/Gaming
Students explore Judaism as integrated with the interest area of their choice. Opportunities include a variety of disciplines within each area. Through these lenses, students gain an appreciation of the weekly Torah portions, holiday observances, and Jewish values
Mon, May 23 2022
22 Iyar 5782
Calendar/COVID POLICIES
Tue., May 24
8:00 am Tuesday Morning Buchers (every Tuesday) Contact Rabbi Davis for class enrollment
6:30 Bullets 4 Life Bracelet making workshop RSVP
7:00 pm Brotherhood outing at Top Golf RSVP
Wed., May 25
9:30 am The Adult Hebrew School Contact Rabbi Davis for class enrollment
7:00 pm Congregational Annual Meeting
Fri., May 27
6:00 pm Shabbat Service in person and via Watch/Facebook Live/YouTube
Sat., may 27
9:30 am Torah Study in person and via Zoom
10:30 am Shabbat Service in person Watch/Facebook Live/YouTube