Fall, 2016

Dear Hebrew High Student,

Welcome to Hebrew High! Whether this is your first year or your fifth year with us,

we’re happy to have you! Hebrew High is the place to connect with other Jewish

teens, explore topics of interest, and become well-informed American Jews.

We are pleased to include the Harrisburg Hebrew High School course outlines, sched-

ules, and other pertinent information for the 2016-17 academic year.

We’re continuing to make changes in the program to reflect your needs and wishes.

When you look over the course offerings, you’ll find required CORE courses; some

new electives; and some tried-and-true old favorites. All this will be explained as you

read further into the Hebrew High catalogue.

Hebrew High begins on Sunday, September 18 and classes take place on the second

floor (Silver Academy classrooms) of the JCC. Because of the High Holiday schedule,

classes on October 16 and October 23 will take place from 1-3 pm. (All other classes in

the first quarter and moving forward to later quarters will meet at the regular time,

5:00-7:00 pm). You will be informed of any Hebrew High schedule changes or class

cancellations via e-mail so make sure to check on a regular basis, especially in cases of

poor weather.

We hope to share a wonderful year together. As always, please feel free to contact us

with any questions or concerns you may have about the Hebrew High program.

Congratulations on joining us at Hebrew High. We are so excited for you to spend

this year learning and growing with us. We’ll see you at Hebrew High this fall!

Shana tova to you and your families.

L‘shalom,

Lillian Jenna Lillian Rappaport Jenna Rappaport

Hebrew High Academic Director Hebrew High Administrative Assistant

Hebrew High Information

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MISSION STATEMENT

The Harrisburg Hebrew High School seeks to engage Jewish high school youth in our community and

to provide classes and experiences in a broad range of Judaic studies. The school dedicates itself to

encouraging a lifetime of Jewish study and observance, participation and responsibility to K’lal

Yisrael, the community of Israel. The program strives to instill Jewish values and ethical behavior in

response to the challenges of the secular world.

STANDARDS AND PRACTICES

Students must be in classes on time, with a respectful attitude conducive for learning. Regular class-

room attendance is required. Students are permitted one absence per 6-week course. Cell phones and

other such devices are not permitted to be used while in class. (Instructors may require that these

devices be placed on the teacher’s desk while class is in session).

THE OVERVIEW

Here’s how Hebrew High works:

The Hebrew High year is divided into six-week quarters (except for the fourth quarter which is five

weeks long). Students select two courses per quarter. (Courses change each quarter).

Hebrew High evenings run from 5:00-7:00 pm and are divided into two 50-minute class sessions

separated by a 20-minute break. All classes in the first and fourth quarters are Electives and the second and

third quarters contain the required Core/required courses (based upon grade level) from 5:00-5:50 pm and

Electives from 6:10-7:00 pm.

Confirmation (occurring at the end of the 10th grade year) requires students to have completed 24

courses/ credits. (Eight courses/credits are taken during each of the first three years of Hebrew High in

8th, 9th, and 10th grades).

Graduation (12th grade) requires students to have completed 32 courses/credits. Hebrew High

graduation for seniors will take place on Sunday, April 2, 2017, 7:00 pm.

CORE COURSES

Second quarter 5:00-5:50 pm:

8th grade: Parshat Ha’shavua (weekly Torah portion)

9th grade: Israel

10th grade: Confirmation

11th grade: Sacred Choices: Adolescent Relationships & Sexual Ethics

Third quarter 5:00-5:50 pm

8th grade: Rabbinics

9th grade: Middot (Jewish values)

10th grade: Confirmation

11th grade: Getting Ready for College (Flying Solo)

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FEES

The tuition for Hebrew High is $400 and must be paid in full prior to the start of the academic year. Parents

may charge Hebrew High tuition on a credit card. Students may take as many courses as they wish for a

single fee. For students attending on a part-time basis, the fee is $175 per course.

INCLEMENT WEATHER

In cases of inclement weather, a message will be left on the Hebrew High extension at the JCC (236-9555,

ext. 3402) indicating if Hebrew High will take place that evening. The atrium receptionist will also have the

information. E-mails will also be sent.

MARCH OF THE LIVING

From April 20-May 4, 2017 (approximate dates), thousands of Jewish teens from all corners of the earth will

gather together in Poland and in Israel for a transformative experience which will include Yom Ha’shoah,

Holocaust Remembrance Day, in Poland, and Yom Ha’atzmaut, Independence Day, in Israel. The impact of

the March will last a lifetime. The chaperone for March of the Living 2017 is Jason Weinstock.

The March of the Living is open to all Jewish high school seniors, whether or not they have previously

attended Hebrew High. There is no tuition required for the March of the Living Preparatory course.

The March of the Living preparatory class will begin on September 18 and will run weekly on Sunday

evenings through April 2.

Financial Aid Information for the March of the Living:

Tuition for the March of the Living (all inclusive) was $5500 in 2016. In order to be eligible for need-

based financial support for the March of the Living from the Gesher L’Machar Fund, students must take

the required preparatory class and have excellent attendance (no more than once absence per quarter)

while taking the class.

While all Jewish high school seniors are encouraged to participate in the March of the Living, only

students who have previously attended Hebrew High are eligible for financial support.

New!! If you have been attending Hebrew High since 8th grade, you are going to be awarded a

Merit-based scholarship for the March! Students who have had good attendance at Hebrew High while

in grades 8, 9, 10 and 11 will receive a $1,000 merit award! (This award is in addition to any need-based

funding the student might receive).

Some congregations also provide financial support for the March and congregational rabbis should be

contacted.

Families should contact Lillian Rappaport by mid-October to

discuss financial support for the March of the Living.

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SCHWAB HOLOCAUST ESSAY CONTEST

The Schwab Holocaust Education Fund of the Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg is proud to

announce its annual Holocaust Essay Contest. A committee composed of Second Generation members and

educators will judge all entries.

TOPIC: How can individuals and societies remember and commemorate difficult histories like the

Holocaust? What is the purpose of remembering? What are the consequences of forgetting?

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all students in grades 8 through 12 in central Pennsylvania.

DEADLINE: March 7, 2017. Winner will read essay at the Harrisburg, PA Yom Ha’shoah (Holocaust

Remembrance Day) commemoration in April, 2017.

AWARDS:

First prize: 10-12 grades $500 8-9 grade $500

Second prize: 10-12 grades $300 8-9 grade $300

Third prize: 10-12 grades $200 8-9 grade $200

REQUIREMENTS:

1) All entries must be original, independent and accompanied by a cover page. The following information

must be included on cover page: student’s name, address, phone number, grade level, e-mail address

for student and parent(s), school name, address, and phone number. Author’s name should appear

only on the cover page. Copies should be clean, i.e. no comments or grades from teachers.

2) All essays must be typed, double-spaced on a single side of paper. The length of the composition

should not exceed eight pages.

3) Essays will be evaluated for content, clarity and composition.

4) Send essays to:

The Schwab Holocaust Essay Contest

c/o Lillian Rappaport

Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg

3301 North Front Street

Harrisburg, PA 17110

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FIRST QUARTER:

Sept. 18, 25; October 9; Oct. 16 (1-3 pm); Oct. 23 (1-3 pm); Oct. 30

5:00-5:50 pm Sundays, September 18, 25; October 9, 30

1:00-1:50 pm Sundays, October 16, 23

1A-Welcome to Hebrew High, 8th Graders! Rebecca Doctrow (limited to 8th grade students) This "hands-

on" eighth grade class will teach the students about Hebrew High, their classmates, and them-

selves through interactive and team building exercises. This course will create a foundation for

the years to come both socially and educationally and will challenge students to explore their

individual value systems through a Jewish lens.

1B-Jewish Readers Theatre Madelaine Weinstock What is Jewish Readers Theatre? It’s a great way to

read dramatic scripts and plays out loud with others. Fiddler on the Roof is set in the Pale of

Settlement of Imperial Russia in 1905. It is based on Tevye and his Daughters (or Tevye the

Dairyman) and other tales by Sholem Aleichem. The story centers on Tevye, the father of five

daughters, and his attempts to maintain his Jewish religious and cultural traditions as out-

side influences encroach upon the family's lives. He must cope with the strong-willed actions of his three

older daughters, who wish to marry for love – each one's choice of a husband moves further away from the

customs of his faith. As we read, we’ll discuss the themes of family, tradition, respect, and 20th century

Eastern European life and culture.

1C-Shabbat and Havadallah Workshop Sophie Kasian . Learn about the beautiful Shabbat-closing

ceremony of Havdallah and then create your own Judaica needed to celebrate havdallah— your

own Kiddush cup, spice box and candle holder. Explore making separations and distinctions in

your lives and use these reflections in creating the ritual objects used in the beautiful Havdallah

ceremony.

1D-I Am My Brother’s Keeper: Judaism and Disability Awareness Michelle Rubey Not all Jews are the

same. Just as we have different professions, different sexual orientations, different hair colors,

and different ethnic origins, so do we have different bodily abilities and mental statuses. Our

tradition teaches us that, as Jews, we are all responsible for one another. Through hands-on

exercises and discussion, you’ll gain a greater understanding of the challenges faced on a

daily basis by people with disabilities. And…you’ll also begin to think about efforts to foster inclusion of

people with disabilities and their families in our Jewish community--needs like providing rides to services

and community events; large print siddurim; accessible bimah; special needs b’nai mitzvah and more.

IE-March of the Living Guest instructors The March of the Living is a journey back to 20th century Jewish

history. Spend Yom Hashoah, Holocaust Memorial Day, in Poland, then travel to Israel, the Jewish

homeland, to joyfully celebrate Yom Ha’azmaut, Israel’s 69th birthday! Preparatory course is

required for all Hebrew High seniors participating in the MOTL.

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6:10-7:00 pm Sundays, September 18, 25; October 9, 30

2:10-3:00 pm Sundays, October 16, 23

1F-Jewish Readers Theatre Malcolm Cohen We will read My Name is Asher Lev based on the novel by

Chaim Potok. Asher Lev is a boy born with a prodigious artistic ability into a Hasidic

Jewish family. His artistic inclination brings him into conflict with the members of his

Jewish community. They value things primarily as they relate to faith and consider art

unrelated to religious expression to be, at best, a waste of time and possibly a sacrilege. It

brings Asher into particularly strong conflict with his father, a man who has devoted his life to serving

their leader, the Rebbe, by traveling around the world bringing the teachings and practice of their sect

to other Jews. He is, by nature, incapable of understanding or appreciating art. The instructor,

Malcolm Cohen, a well-known local community theater actor, recently played the role of Aryeh Lev,

Asher’s father, in a local production of Asher Lev. As we read, we’ll discuss the themes of Jewish family,

ethics, religion, self-expression and identity.

1G-Josh Klein Bikkur Cholim Marilyn Klein This class, dedicated to the memory of Josh Klein, z’l,

teaches meaningful and creative ways to perform the important mitzvah of bikkur cholim.

Bikkur cholim, "visiting the sick," in Hebrew, is a term encompassing a wide range of

activities to provide comfort and support to people who are ill, homebound, isolated and/or

otherwise in distress. You’ll create projects to brighten someone’s day at hospitals and

nursing homes. Through many hands-on activities, you will gain the knowledge and skill to perform

this act of loving kindness. NOTE: The first four sessions of the course will be held at the JCC. The

last two sessions will be held at the Jewish Home on Friday afternoons from 4:00-4:45 pm. (More

information will be provided by Mrs. Klein at the start of the course).

1H-Judaism’s Great Debates Madeline Weinstock Argumentation and debate is the lifeblood of

Judaism. Abraham, the first Jew, challenged G-d’s decision to destroy the innocent

along with the guilty in Sodom and Gomorrah. Jacob successfully wrestled with an

agent of G-d and earned a new name, Israel (G-d wrestler). Moses, like the patriarchs

before him, frequently argued with G-d on the congregation’s behalf. With role models

like these, it is only natural that Jews throughout history have confronted authority and

spoken out on behalf of those who can’t speak for themselves. And now, as Jacob’s most recent

descendants, you have the responsibility to wrestle with the social issues of our times. This class will

be interactive and will deal with contemporary, thought provoking, and values-laden issues.

1I-Election Year Politics and the Jews April Hutcheson There is a presidential election happening this

fall and it affects YOU. So far, it’s not been a typical election season. If you think it’s

important for you to understand some of the issues, get a handle on what’s true and

what’s not, find out how American Jews relate to all this, and see how Israel is

affected by all this, this class is for you. We’ll keep up with weekly news, discuss the

issues, and help you gain a greater understanding of what promises to be a very exciting and unusual

election season!

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SECOND QUARTER: November 6, 13, 20; December 4, 11, 18

5:00-5:50 pm CORE

Grade 8

2A-The Weekly Parsha Rabbi Joseph Gewirtz Stay up-to-date in Jewish thought. Take an overview

of the weekly Torah reading, focus on meaningful and relevant aspects and get ready to

develop perspective-expanding insights to excite the mind and enrich the spirit.

Grade 9

2B-Israel 101 Rabbi Ron Muroff What is the modern Jewish state really about? How has the Zionist

dream changed since the establishment of the state? Is Israel to be a state of Jews? Why is

Israel always in the news? Examine modern current events, explore today’s political

conflicts, become introduced to key players, and gain a greater understanding of the

complexities and challenges of the present day State of Israel.

Grade 10

2C-10th Grade Confirmation Class Temple Ohev Sholom 10th grade students Rabbi Peter Kessler

Grade 10

2D-10th Grade Confirmation Class Beth El Temple 10th grade students Rabbi Eric Cytryn

Grade 11

2E-Sacred Choices: Adolescent Relationships and Sexual Ethics Rachel Kuhr, MSW Your body and

your soul—including your sexuality—are gifts from G-d. How does the way you treat your

body and soul matter? How do you hear and stay true to your inner voice? Jewish tradition

provides guidance in making sacred choices about how you use and care for these gifts and

in dealing with consequences of your choices.

Grade 12

2F-March of the Living Guest instructors (12th grade) The March of the Living is a journey back to 20th

century Jewish history. Spend Yom Hashoah, Holocaust Memorial Day, in Poland, then

travel to Israel, the Jewish homeland, to joyfully celebrate Yom Ha’azmaut, Israel’s 69th

birthday! Preparatory course is required for all Hebrew High seniors participating in the

MOTL.

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6:10-7:00 pm ELECTIVES

2G-Cooking Connections Rabbi Peter Kessler (8th graders only) This class will focus on one of the

most well-known facets of Jewish life…FOOD! Here’s your chance to cook with Rabbi

Kessler, learn about kashrut, prepare all the old Jewish favorites…kugel, matzah balls,

have a lot of fun, and hear great stories. (Limited to 15 students)

2H-In the Beginning Rabbi Ron Muroff This class will explore some of the fantastic stories in the

Book of Genesis, the first book of the Torah, with an emphasis on highlighting big

ideas—philosophical and theological issues—that arise in the book. Some of the topics

to be addressed include religion and science, commandment and morality, individual

and society, faith, guilt, evil and equality.

2I-Judaism and Christianity Rabbi Eric Cytryn Explore the beliefs, practices and traditions of these

two religions. What do we believe as Jews? What is the Jewish concept of G-d? What

are Christian beliefs about G-d? Is there a difference between what Jews and

Christians believe about life after death? Students will explore these issues and learn

about the beliefs and practices of both Judaism and Christianity.

2J-Jewish Criminals Dr. Steven Wassner A course on Jewish criminals?? What? You’ll become famil-

iar with names like Meyer Lansky, Bugsy Siegel, Dutch Schultz, Abraham Twist Kid

Reles, Red Levine---many others. Who were they? They were Jewish criminals!!

These men grew up in the Jewish ghettos of America and especially in Brooklyn in the

early decades of the 20th century. In this most unusual class, you’ll learn about the

role of Jews in the history of organized crime in this country----and how they helped

shape American Jewish history. These Jews were the first ones to describe themselves

as businessmen and turned crime into business. Ironically, they were often “good Jews” who went to

synagogue and defended other Jews against American Nazis and anti-Semites. This is a fascinating,

eye-opening class!!

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THIRD QUARTER: January 8, 22, 29; February 5, 12, 26

5:00-5:50 pm CORE

Grade 8

3A-Rabbinics: Contemporary Questions/Timeless Answers Rabbi Ron Muroff Is it reasonable to

believe in G-d? What's the difference between concluding that G-d exists and believing in

G-d? What do we mean when we speak to G-d? Does the problem of evil make us revise

our idea of G-d? Who decides what is the correct way of Jewish life? What is special

about the Jewish people?

Grade 9

3B-Because Attitude Matters! Rabbi Joseph Gewirtz We are commanded to do the right thing, to do

mitzvot. But how much impact does performing a mitzvah have if your heart

isn’t really into it? Perhaps it’s a debatable point, yet there is much in Judaism

that tells us attitude matters. This is where the study and development of middot

come into play. Middot are soul traits, virtues, divine qualities we try to

emulate. Kindness, compassion, gratitude, choosing words actions and enrich souls—and we’ll focus

on a different middah each week.

Grade 10

3C-Confirmation Class: 10th Grade Confirmation Class Temple Ohev Sholom 10th grade students

Rabbi Peter Kessler

Grade 10

3D-10th Grade Confirmation Class Beth El Temple 10th grade students Rabbi Eric Cytryn

Grade 11

3E-Flying Solo—On to the Next Voyage Bryna Sherr, MSW Given your past experiences and your

eye to the future, this class will help you define for yourself who you are as a Jew.

We will explore what type of community practice you are or are not looking for,

options on the college campus, and identify the Jewish connections available.

Through discussions, articles, and more, this seminar will help prepare you for the

tough decisions, the transitions you will face this year and next, and address how to

deal effectively with your family & friends as your journey continues.

Grade 12

3F-March of the Living Guest instructors (12th grade) The March of the Living is a journey back to

20th century Jewish history. Spend Yom Hashoah, Holocaust Memorial Day, in Poland,

then travel to Israel, the Jewish homeland, to celebrate Yom Ha’azmaut. Required for all

Hebrew High seniors participating in the MOTL.

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6:10-7:00 pm ELECTIVES

3G-Dor L’Dor: Generations in Action Rabbi Peter Kessler This unique course will provide students a

wonderful opportunity to explore their relationships with older adults. Students will

experience the mitzvah of Hiddur P’nai Zaken—enhancing or relating to the elderly. Some

of the many issues we will explore include questions about where the elderly fit into our

lives, how our lives transition over the years, what is a living will and how do we view

death as we age? This class will investigate these issues and more via Jewish texts, class discussions,

creative expression and personal relationships developed with local seniors.

3H-A Crash Course on Understanding Modern Israel Rabbi Ron Muroff We need to be informed

and we need to be able to answer tough questions about Israel. Be prepared to delve into

all aspects of Israel today: her place on the world scene, her moral and political dangers,

her incredible advancements in science and technology, the critical role the IDF (Israeli

Defense Forces) plays in Israeli society. Learn more about BDS (Boycott, Divestment and

Sanctions Movement, a global campaign to increase economic and political pressure

on Israel) and discuss the One State versus the Two State solution to statehood for Jews, Christians and

Muslims in the region. Grapple with the complexities of the Arab-Israeli conflict and realize why

peaceful solutions to the conflict are so difficult to achieve.

3I-Kabbalah and You Rabbi Eric Cytryn If you’re looking for ways to make sense of a seemingly

chaotic world, give this class a try. Discussions will deal with questions about G-d, the

human condition, and the role of Jews in the world. We’ll talk about the idea of G-d

connecting to everything in the world, what prayer (tefillah) really is, Jewish ideas about

reincarnation and other questions you were afraid to ask or didn’t even know you

wanted to ask. We’ll ground our discussion in traditional Jewish mysticism. Bring all

your questions—all points of view are welcome.

3J-Navigating Through the Non-Profit World Ivy Schneider Learn how to run a business…a business

where your product is helping people. Learn about what is takes to start and manage

a nonprofit, including marketing/branding, fundraising/event planning, strategic

planning, volunteer recruitment, outcome measures, and more. Students will learn

about the different ways one person and his/her passion and skills can benefit an

entire community. Students will also have a chance to dream up and organize their

own nonprofits that will support Jewish culture or causes.

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FOURTH QUARTER: March 5, 12, 19, 26; April 2

5:00-5:50 ELECTIVES

4A-Conversational Hebrew I: Mah Zeh—What’s This? Ellis Rosenberg This intro level course will

teach basic conversational Hebrew skills. Learn how to find your way around l’super

grocery store; talk to your chaverim friends; go out for kniot shopping and ask some

very important she’elot questions. Improve your Hebrew skills in this interactive class.

NOTE: The ability to read printed Hebrew is a prerequisite for this course.

4B-LOL: The Culture of Jewish Humor Michael Ross What do the Marx Brothers, the Three Stooges,

Mel Brooks, Adam Sandler, Henny Youngman, Billy Crystal, Jerry Seinfeld, Amy

Schumer, and Sasha Baron Cohen have in common? They are all Jewish and they make

us laugh. Jewish humor is considered by Jews and non-Jews as a recognizable and

distinct form of humor. Students will learn about the relationship between humor and

the Jewish experience throughout the ages. We will read, tell, and watch Jewish humor, exploring how

humor developed to help a people survive and how that became part of culture in the United States

and elsewhere.

4C-Only I Never Saw Another Butterfly: Holocaust Literature Lillian Rappaport This course sets out

to provide the beginnings of an understanding of events whose enormity of

unprecedented cruelty can never be understood. Students are encouraged to ask

questions and respect the memories of the victims as we read what they wrote and to

respect one another as we struggle to understand the inexplicable.

4D-Through the Eyes of Filmmakers: The Great Jewish Novel Ira Rappaport Through the

exploration of Jewish novels depicted on film such as Leon Uris’ Exodus; Isaac

Bashevis Singer’s Enemies: A Love Story; and Herman Wouk’s Marjorie Morningstar,

you’ll learn a great deal about universal Jewish issues. So, sit back, watch clips,

consider what you’re viewing and take part in the discussions---and examine the

great Jewish novel as you never have before.

4E-March of the Living Guest instructors (12th grade) The March of the Living is a journey back to 20th

century Jewish history. Spend Yom Hashoah, Holocaust Memorial Day, in Poland, then travel

to Israel, the Jewish homeland, to joyfully celebrate Yom Ha’azmaut, Israel’s 69th birthday!

Preparatory course is required for all Hebrew High seniors participating in the MOTL.

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6:10-7:00 pm ELECTIVES

4F-Through the Eyes of Filmmakers: The Yiddishe Mammah (the Jewish Mother) Ira Rappaport

Jewish mothers are the most easily maligned image of Jewish women found in movies and

television today. You know who they are: the caricature of the overbearing, long suffering

mother ever-ready with mountains of food. This course will offer a funny, penetrating

look at how the loving and affectionate portrayals in early Yiddish and Hollywood silent

movies developed into the Jewish Mother of modern Hollywood.

4G-Social media: A Jewish Perspective Michael Ross We have all seen our social media feeds

quickly fill with questionable posts, with mean spirited threads, and with memes about

our Jewish community that we know can't be true. We all cringe when people are cruel

or even bully us, our families, our friends. These difficult digital entanglements have

very broad reaching potential for very negative long-term effects that harm both us and

our community. This course, Social Media, will tackle just what can be done and

even what should be done in response. We'll look at online data from a Jewish perspective to go

beyond just how it is maintained across the Internet and explore how it is maintained in our very

own hearts and minds. We'll identify how questionable concepts are misrepresented online as simple

and familiar to Jews, yet aren't really Jewish (Messianic sites, misrepresentations of Jewish traditions).

And, we will look at what you can do in the future to set you above the fray. This is a course that will

not only help you in your daily lives, but can also give you skills you can apply when getting ready for

your upcoming college search.

4H-Advocating Jewish Values in the State Capitol and Beyond Pennsylvania State Senator Rob

Teplitz; Director of the PA Jewish Coalition, Hank Butler; Harrisburg City

Councilman, Bruce Weber. What does Judaism have to say and how does it adopt

positions on immigration, energy dependence, the environment, public school

education, Israel and more. Spend time with local Jewish politicians and explore

Jewish perspectives on contemporary issues---and maybe even get involved in the

political process. NOTE: There will be 3 class sessions during Hebrew High evenings

and a double period class session on a Monday in March (date to be determined). Students will meet

at the capitol building after school for a photo op with Senator Teplitz & to gain hands-on experience

in the political process. More schedule information will be given at start of the class.

4I-Yiddish: The Mamma Loshin Lillian Rappaport Yiddish is a language 1,000 years old that’s been

the glue that’s held the Jewish people together for centuries with expressions revealing

the soul of the Jewish people. This course is an introduction to Yiddish language and the

culture of Ashkenazi Jewry. Learn some phrases & explore Eastern European Jewish

culture from Yiddish film, music & literature. Come kinder” (children) and learn a

“bissel” (little) Yiddish. Your “bubbies & zaydes” (grandma’s & grandpa’s) will “shep naches.”

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*Please make a copy of your course selections for your records*

HARRISBURG HEBREW HIGH SCHOOL REGISTRATION FORM

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Please Note: Unless we are otherwise informed by parents/guardians, by attending this program, you consent to be photo-

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PLEASE RETURN REGISTRATION FORM, COURSE SELECTIONS AND TUITION TO:

Lillian Rappaport, Director, Harrisburg Hebrew High School

3301 N Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110

Please register on-line at www.jewishharrisburg.org

Hebrew High is funded in part by the Annual Campaign of the Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg

First Quarter: Sundays, September 18, 25; October 9, 16, 23, 30

First period elective (5:00—5:50pm) Second period elective (6:10-7:00pm)

1st choice

2nd choice

3rd choice

Second Quarter: Sundays, November 6, 13, 20; December 4, 11, 18

First period CORE (5:00—5:50pm) Second period elective (6:10-7:00pm)

1st choice Base upon Grade

2nd choice N/A

3rd choice N/A

Third Quarter: Sundays, January 8, 22, 29; February 5, 12, 26

First period CORE (5:00—5:50pm) Second period elective (6:10-7:00pm)

1st choice Based upon Grade

2nd choice N/A

3rd choice N/A

Fourth Quarter: Sundays, March 5, 12 19, 26; April 2

First period elective (5:00—5:50pm) Second period elective (6:10-7:00pm)

1st choice

2nd choice

3rd choice