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Photos of the Week:
Celebrating Lunar New Year!
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Mandarin teacher Hope Tsai and her students prepared Dragon Hands last week for the Lunar New Year. | |
Photos courtesy of Itamar Saban, Kehillah Senior | |
Kehillah students celebrating the Lunar New Year together on Monday. | |
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Embracing the richness of Lunar New Year traditions at Kehillah, our students immersed themselves in a cultural tapestry, indulging in the art of traditional paper cutting, creating elegant Chinese calligraphy, and crafting vibrant paper lanterns that lit up the atmosphere.
Moreover, wishes for the New Year danced through the air as students wrote their aspirations on their handmade paper lanterns. The Mandarin program students also showcased their knowledge with a captivating presentation. Exploring how people from various corners of the world celebrate Lunar New Year, they brought the international spirit to our festivities.
Kehillah is not just celebrating a festival; it's weaving a cultural mosaic, fostering understanding and unity among its diverse community. Here's to a year filled with joy, prosperity, and the beauty of shared traditions!
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Updates and Announcements | |
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Kehillah class trips are coming!
Learning beyond the classroom is a vital facet of a Kehillah education. Each year, our students engage in transformative experiences that spark lifelong curiosity and build lifelong friendships.
This year:
- 9th-graders will be visiting Los Angeles from Monday, February 26 to Friday, March 1 to learn about local social justice efforts and art.
- 10th-graders will be visiting Portland from Monday, February 26 to Friday, March 1 to participate in volunteering and outdoor recreation.
- 11th-graders will be touring historic landmarks in the American South from Sunday, February 25 to Sunday, March 3 to learn about the Civil Rights Movement, music, and more.
- And 12th-graders will be heading to some national state parks (Bryce, Zion, the Grand Canyon, and Sedona) from Sunday, February 25 to Sunday, March 3 to learn about environmental issues and relax under the stars.
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Kehillah Advanced Topics
As we shared last week, Kehillah has begun the exciting transition to independently designed, accelerated courses—KAT: Kehillah Advanced Topics—which will give our students and staff opportunities to pursue their passions and engage in challenging and sophisticated inquiry.
We know this adjustment may prompt questions, and we are available to answer them.
Parents are welcome to join us on:
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Monday, February 26 for our webinar From AP to KAT – Advanced Study at Kehillah with guest speaker Dr. Denise Pope, Senior Lecturer at the Stanford Graduate School of Education and Co-founder of Challenge Success.
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Thursday, March 14 for our in-person event Inspiring Independence: Academic Programming and the Future of Education at Kehillah with guest speaker Jonathan Burdick, former Vice Provost for Enrollment at Cornell.
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K-Fun! Auction
Didn't make it to the K-Fun! Gala? Went, but didn't get the chance to sign up for the amazing parties or bid on the silent auction items? You have one last chance!
While many items went fast at the auction, there are still some great packages available in fitness and personal services such as graphic design and life coaching. You can view and bid on any items that aren’t marked as “sold.” If you attended the event, you should have received a text link to bid again. If you didn't attend or register, you can do so in the link.
This silent auction will close on Thursday, February 22.
In addition, there are still some spaces left in the exciting, fun, and affordable community parties and faculty-led parties. Now is your chance to join a pickleball party, get enlightened on the truth about menopause, learn improv, join a 6-mile hike, talk 90s pop culture, immerse yourself in Torah discussions, and so much more! Grab your spots while they are still available!
If you have any questions, we are happy to answer them! Reach out to us at kfun@kehillah.org.
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Important Events and Dates | |
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Kehillah Conversations: MakerSpace + Robotics
Thursday, February 15 from 7:00 to 8:00 PM
Tonight! Prospective families can learn in-depth about our MakerSpace and Robotics programs from teachers and two Seniors.
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Presidents Day - No School
Monday, February 19
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Kehillah Conversations: Educational Travel
Thursday, February 22 from 7:00 to 8:00 PM
Rabbi Dennis Eisner, Dean of Jewish Life, Jay Dosanjh, Registrar, and select students will discuss our four-year educational travel program, which takes students to both domestic and international destinations.
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Kehillah Conversations: College Counseling
Thursday, February 29 from 7:00 to 8:00 PM
Director of College Counseling Kaylin Liang, College Counselor Jordana Bischoff, and Seniors will discuss the college counseling program at Kehillah, including one-on-one support, small-group meetings, and parent connections.
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Kikar Coffee
Friday, March 1 from 8:15 to 9:30 AM in the MPR
It's Kikar Coffee time! Come hear our College Counselors, Kaylin Liang and Jordana Bischoff, give a talk on "The College Process."
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Antisemitism on College Campuses Panel
Wednesday, March 13 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM in the MPR
Join panelists Rabbi Jessica Kirschner, Director of Stanford Hillel, Sadie Eisner, Berkeley student, Dr. Orit Ozman, psychologist and trauma expert, and current Kehillah parent and Board member, Dr. Riki Alcheck, family physician and adolescent health expert, to discuss the current state of college campuses, what's going well, what might be a challenge, how we can support our kids, and how they can support themselves.
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Facing Antisemitism
The Jewish Community Relations Council will be hosting the Facing Antisemitism workshop on Tuesday, February 20 from 6:30 to 7:30 PM.
Examine various facets of Jewish identity and the history of antisemitism. Explore how Jews express their identity and the pervasive impact antisemitism has on contemporary life. Leave with tools to better respond to antisemitic incidents and know your rights in a variety of settings.
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Unity March
We are excited to share that the Unity March in Solidarity with the Jewish Community will be taking place on Sunday, March 3 in San Francisco.
The March will start at Embarcadero Plaza at 1:30 PM and will go down Market Street all the way to Civic Center Plaza (roughly a 40-minute walk). Following the march, we will gather for an hour-long rally from around 3:00 to 4:00 PM.
We will have limited space to drive people to and from the March. We'll leave Kehillah at 12:30 PM and return at 6:00 PM.
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