11th Grade Classes

Junior First Bell

Jewish Art (Class Full)
Jennifer Clark
What is Jewish art? In this hands-on class, students will create, design and explore what makes art Jewish. This class will support active learning by encouraging teens to find their own way with art resources and supplies – encouraging them to let their imaginations inform their creations.

Girls in Trouble
Dr. Caroline Winstel McLeod
How do stories of women in Torah reflect the complexity of our own lives? How can art can help us deepen our connections to these ancient texts? The Girls in Trouble class brings women in Torah to life through art, text, and personal reflection.

Jewish Dungeons and Dragons
Rabbinic Student Rocki Schy
Get ready for an adventure! In this class, we’ll be using Dungeons and Dragons to explore Jewish text, Jewish thought, and Jewish identity! Together, we’ll create characters, solve puzzles, and explore a new world, all through a Jewish perspective and using Jewish resources. Each session will involve riddles and puzzles, combat, and collaborative gaming in order to advance your story. No previous experience with Dungeons and Dragons is necessary, come with an open mind and be ready to play!

Israel Unfiltered
Tzach Shmuely, Cincinnati’s Shaliach
The past year plus has deeply shaken the State of Israel and the Jewish people worldwide. It has underscored the vital connection between the Jewish people in Israel and those living in the Diaspora. The “Operation Iron Swords” war has prompted opposing dynamics shaping the relationship between Israel and the Diaspora. On the one hand, there has been overwhelming support for Israel and its citizens during one of their most challenging periods since the Holocaust. On the other hand, criticism has emerged regarding Israel’s policies and the use of force during the war, leading to a high number of casualties among the Palestinian population.

We aim to create a safe and inclusive space for teens to delve deeper into this complex issue.

This will empower them to develop an informed and nuanced worldview, rooted in knowledge rather than the often-biased reports encountered on social media. We believe the path to fostering the connection between the Jewish community in Israel and the Diaspora lies in education that promotes a nuanced perspective based on knowledge, data, and values-driven dialogue on complex issues. This class is open to students in 10-12 grade.

Junior Second Bell

Jewish X-Men
Dr. Caroline Winstel McLeod
Are you a fan of the X-Men—or just curious about how Jewish identity connects to some of the most powerful stories in pop culture? This course is your chance to dive deep into the action-packed, emotional, and thought-provoking world of mutants, uncovering how Jewish history, culture, and values are brought to life in their universe.

Israel and the world (Class Full)
Ron Zolotaero, Chaver M’Israel
Visit a different country each week as we learn about that country and its connection to Judaism and Israel. Get ready to taste new food, play new games and explore has these cultures fit into our Jewish world and Israel today.

Israeli Women & Feminist
Naama Sagi, Chavarah M’Israel
This class focuses on inspiring stories of Israeli women who have made a difference in the fields of art, music politics, military, science, and more. Students will learn about their lives, challenges, and accomplishments through different activities and projects.

Acting out! A course on Jewish Theater
Rachel Brown
This class is an entry into the large world of Jewish Theater where students can learn new acting skills and try their hand at acting, directing and scene design. Through acting exercises, theatre games, and script study, students will learn the fundamentals of theatre and how to apply those learned skills to their performance of shows from the Jewish Plays Project. No previous skills required – only a willingness to explore and act!

Moot Beit Din
This is a continuation for those enrolled in the course first semester.