Youth & Family Programming
Kadima's youth and family programs empower individuals to be the Jewish leaders in their own lives and households. We aim to enable young people and their families to understand and celebrate Jewish identity, experience a diversity of Jewish practice and informed living, and foster skill-building in our Jewish community, and outside of it.
Shabbat School, for 2 year olds through 8th graders, runs on the first, third, and fifth Saturday of the month. Tuesday School, for 3rd through 8th graders, runs every week on Tuesday afternoon. We also offer intergenerational learning days, outdoor adventures, Shabbat storytimes, and young people-focused Shabbat services throughout the year.
Shabbat School, for 2 year olds through 8th graders, runs on the first, third, and fifth Saturday of the month. Tuesday School, for 3rd through 8th graders, runs every week on Tuesday afternoon. We also offer intergenerational learning days, outdoor adventures, Shabbat storytimes, and young people-focused Shabbat services throughout the year.
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Tal: 2 & 3 year olds | Geshem: Pre-K & K | Shemesh: 1st & 2nd gradeThese classes move through the Jewish year exploring holidays and traditions, Torah stories, an introduction to liturgy, and diaspora Jewry. Classes meet online at 10am on the first, third, and fifth Saturdays of the month for Shabbat School, as well as engage in additional learning projects between classes to support their Shabbat School curriculum and build community. |
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Keshet: 3rd & 4th grade | Ra'am: 5th & 6th grade | Barak: 7th & 8th grade
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Older youth continue to deepen their Jewish education by exploring:
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Classes meet online at 10am on the first, third, and fifth Saturdays of the month for Shabbat School, as well as engage in additional learning projects between classes to support their curriculum and build community.
These classes also meet online for two hours on Tuesday afternoons. All students have one hour of Hebrew learning, focusing on Hebrew literacy towards an ability to understand liturgy and text. Keshet continues their study of tzedakah and economic justice for the second hour, while Ra'am and Barak move towards b'mitzvah through an exploration of Jewish text, identity, and community.
These classes also meet online for two hours on Tuesday afternoons. All students have one hour of Hebrew learning, focusing on Hebrew literacy towards an ability to understand liturgy and text. Keshet continues their study of tzedakah and economic justice for the second hour, while Ra'am and Barak move towards b'mitzvah through an exploration of Jewish text, identity, and community.
Young Jews for Justice (YJJ): 9th - 12th gradeYJJ activates the next generation of Jewish rabble-rousers to develop their social justice analysis, hone community organizing capacities, and have a whole bunch of fun together. Youth explore intersectional issues through a social, economic, and environmental justice lens, make connections to Jewish practice, and build leadership skills by collaborating on events and political actions.
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School Fees
Kadima will not turn away any young person who wants to enroll in Kadima School or Young Jews for Justice. We strongly believe that the progressive Jewish education we offer should be available to all youth and families who wish to participate.
All school families, just like all member households of Kadima, are asked to first determine the Nadiv Lev (Accessible Dues) giving level that is right for them, factoring in the relevant school fees for the young people in their family who are enrolling in Kadima School and Young Jews for Justice.
If you are unable to pay full school fees, please still register using the regular membership and school enrollment form and enter the amounts you are able to pay for Nadiv Lev (Accessible Dues) and school fees when prompted. We will be in touch with you to discuss your financial needs and next steps. Our intention is to do our best to meet your financial needs as well as our obligation to pay our teachers and staff and run a robust range of programming.
All school families, just like all member households of Kadima, are asked to first determine the Nadiv Lev (Accessible Dues) giving level that is right for them, factoring in the relevant school fees for the young people in their family who are enrolling in Kadima School and Young Jews for Justice.
If you are unable to pay full school fees, please still register using the regular membership and school enrollment form and enter the amounts you are able to pay for Nadiv Lev (Accessible Dues) and school fees when prompted. We will be in touch with you to discuss your financial needs and next steps. Our intention is to do our best to meet your financial needs as well as our obligation to pay our teachers and staff and run a robust range of programming.
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If you are currently enrolled in school and find that your financial situation changes so that you are no longer able to pay the amount you initially committed, please be in touch with our Director of Youth & Family Learning. We will do whatever we can to enable your family to remain enrolled. Please be in touch with Mollie Wolf, Kadima’s Director of Youth & Family Learning, with any questions or to discuss further. |
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