Art   (Spring 2013)  

Congregation Rodeph Sholom 

During this 5 session art module, students worked with clay to create characters and props that illustrate a series of elephant jokes:
  
What does Tarzan do when he sees a herd of elephants in the distance? 
"!הוא אמר "תסתכל! יש עדר של פילים

Shopping (Spring 2013)

Jewish Journey Project

Students in this 15 session Conversation Center learned to describe furniture and clothing in Hebrew.  The hands-on shopping experience culminated with students preparing advertisements and operating a mock store for family and friends. 

Basketball Clinic  (Winter 2013)

Jewish Journey Project

Students in this 6 session clinic had a chance to build both Hebrew and basketball skills under the tutelage of coach Ido Singer. By the end of the module, students could follow instructions given completely in Hebrew and use the language to communicate with each other during the games. 

Breakfast Club  (Winter 2013)

Jewish Journey Project

This Sunday morning club attracted over 20 students on the first day of registration. Students in 4-6th grades learned to prepare a  variety of breakfast foods and holiday treats (Purim/Passover) during the 8 session class. 

Cooking  (Winter 2013)

Congregation Rodeph Sholom 

The Mercaz Sicha at CRS gained such popularity that we operated the cooking class in two sections.  7th graders prepared a variety of Israeli foods from Hebrew recipes, culminating with a celebratory ice cream social.  

Sports & Cooking Level I  (Fall 2012)

Jewish Journey Project

This Conversation Center was a popular introductory option for the JJP's opening semester, no prior Hebrew experience required. Students in 4th grade experienced both sports and cooking modules in ten weeks. 

Sports & Cooking Level II  (Fall 2012)

Jewish Journey Project

This Conversation Center was designed for 5th grade students with some background in Hebrew reading and language.  Students experienced both sports and cooking modules in ten weeks.  

Basketball  (Fall 2012)

Congregation Rodeph Sholom 


Mercaz Sicha was open to eligible 7th graders who committed to regular attendance throughout the module.  The club was very popular in it's first incarnation at CRS.