THE HIGH SCHOOL OF
TEMPLE B'NAI ABRAHAM
The TBA High School continues the Jewish
education of our young people beyond Bar and Bat Mitzvah. In a less
structured, more informal setting, we address the needs of our youth
and discuss current and contemporary topics that affect and relate
to teenagers. We offer a program that encourages students to explore
traditional Jewish subjects and their intersection with present-day
issues, as well as to participate in creative and innovative social
service projects.
CONFIRMATION PROGRAM: 8TH, 9TH &
10 GRADES
The
weekly sessions for the Confirmation Program are held Wednesday
nights for 8th and 9th graders. Eighth graders meet from 6:30
PM-8:00 PM and 9th graders meet from 8:00 PM-9:30 PM. Tenth
graders meet on Thursday nights 7:30-9:00 PM.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS 2009-2010
8th Grade Class
meets Wednesday nights 6:30 PM–8:00 PM
Modern Views for Teenage Jews.
How does Judaism fit into my life? What does Judaism
have to offer? Using a multi-media approach, this course
will focus upon issues of great importance to teens,
examining key moral and ethical decisions we make every
day in areas such as identity, body image,
cyber-bullying, friendship, the Internet and gossip, and
much more. Jewish texts and Jewish history have much to
teach us on these subjects. Students learn how to apply
Jewish principles and Jewish traditions to daily life.
Weekly email updates to parents will tie in the Jewish
values to the present-day issues that will be discussed.
Students have the opportunity to discuss ethics,
customs, and modern day culture of Judaism in the 21st
century.
9th Grade Class meets Wednesday
nights 8:00 PM–9:30 PM
Real Issues for Real Teens. The
class examines key topics such as poverty, violence,
abortion and sexuality through the lens of Jewish
tradition and Jewish texts. These discussions
incorporate current events, political viewpoints
concerning teenagers and hands-on activities that
explore productive and useful ways to make positive
changes.
10th Grade Class
meets Thursday nights 7:30–9:00 PM
On the Road & Into the Community.
Learning that can take place in the community and in
hands-on activities is a unique and irreplaceable
experience. The 10th graders participate in field trips
that tie together their classroom learning with real
world experience. Students will get acquainted with
community services and diverse organizations that exist
in the Essex County area. Students also examine and
discuss controversial and often multifaceted current
issues going on in society. The Confirmation ceremony
will take place on Shavuot morning, May 19, 2010.
GRADUATION PROGRAM 2009-2010
11th grade meets every other
Thursday night 7:00–9:00 PM
12th grade meets every other
Thursday night 7:00–9:00 PM
Dinner is provided for the students
7:00 PM–7:30 PM.
Dinner and Discussion. Students
that complete the Confirmation Program continue onto
Temple B’nai Abraham’s High School Graduation Program.
Students have the opportunity to meet together every
other week to discuss transitions from high school to
college, controversial issues occurring on college
campuses, and current events. Students will have the
opportunity to participate in a combined field trip
where they will explore past and present Jewish
traditions, heritage, and current issues. Trip details
will be forthcoming. *Dinner is provided for the
Graduation students beforehand.
For a complete TBA HS program description,
please visit the TBA website at www.tbanj.org or contact HS
Director Claudia Minde at cminde@tbanj.org .
Claudia Minde, High School Director
cminde@tbanj.org
Awards and
Scholarships
Awards
and Scholarships are offered each year for high school and college
students who wish to study and tour in Israel or participate in "The
March of the Living." Other awards are offered for writing essays,
community involvement, and social action activities.
These awards and scholarships are provided by
donations from generous members of our congregation and the
various Temple constituent organizations. Contact TBA High
School Director Claudia Minde cminde@tbanj.org.
SHAVUOT—CONFIRMATION 2009/5769
The
2008-2009
Confirmands
Steven
Birnbaum
Jamie
Brichke
Sam Butensky Melissa
Eisen
Jacob Emert Jordyn
Feingold
Max Goldberg Erik
Goldfarb
Brandon
Goldstein Jacob Karpen
David
Kenny Alex
Lagowitz
Rachel
Lee Matthew
Lerner
Adam
Lipman Sage
Miller
Hillary
Myers
Matt Numark
Jamie
Pinsker
Danielle
Rotem
Zach
Shaevitz Jordan
Shafir
Danielle
Shapiro Todd
Waldenberg
Jason
Weinberger
Caitlyn
Wigler
Scott Wigler Catherine
Wetreich
TEEN
TIKKUN OLAM GROUP
 The
Teen Tikkun Olam Group, designed for teens to be more involved
in social action projects within their community, is open to
students participating in the TBA High School (both Temple and
non-Temple members). Under the supervision and guidance of the
High School Director, the group meets bi-monthly on Sundays from
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM to create, implement and coordinate
community action events. The students will be provided with
various options of organizations and community resource
assistance. The students choose the organization based on the
options presented and plan the fundraising events. Breakfast and
refreshments are served.
Claudia Minde, TBA High School Director cminde@tbanj.org
Raising Funds for Taking Steps
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