“CHAI-er” ED – Grades 7th -12th
Two Wednesdays a month from 6:30-8:00 pm
Optional Dinner Wednesdays from 6:00-6:30 pm | See registration form for dinner costs
CHAI-er Ed: Jewish Learning That Gets It
Let’s be real…Jewish education shouldn’t stop at B’nai Mitzvah. That’s when it should get even more meaningful.
Welcome to CHAI-er Ed, Temple Dor Dorim’s bold, next-gen program for 7th–12th graders. This isn’t textbook Judaism—it’s real talk, deep questions, and experiences that actually matter. Think identity, justice, Israel, Holocaust study, modern spirituality with content that’s relevant, challenging, and built to spark conversation. Plus, every session includes time to choose your own path with Chuggim (electives) like culinary creations, digital storytelling, debate, social impact design, and more. CHAI-er Ed is where Jewish learning levels up—flexible, engaging, and designed for you. Because Jewish life doesn’t end at 13. it’s just getting started.
8th Grade: Remember and Don’t Forget: A Journey of Holocaust Memorialization
Taught by Rabbi Zive, students will dive into an immersive 8th-grade journey through history, media, and moral courage as we explore Holocaust Memorialization like never before. Students will trace the rise of the Nazi regime, unpacking the power of propaganda and understanding the chilling “whys” behind one of humanity’s darkest chapters, then reflect on how ordinary people become bystanders or brave upstanders. They’ll experience the award-winning film The Pianist to witness personal survival against impossible odds, and bring history to life on our class trip to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. Finally, they’ll take the lead by crafting and guiding our community Yom HaShoah service to ensure that the lessons of the past inspire action and remembrance for generations to come.
MADRICHIM – Student Leadership at TDD!
Are you ready to lead, inspire, and ignite change? If you’re in Grades 7–12, step into our cutting-edge and reimagined Madrichim Program as a Guide & Teaching Assistant on Sunday mornings or Wednesday afternoons, where you’ll supercharge your Jewish learning and unleash our leadership potential, all while making a real difference in younger students’ lives. Through our Madrichim Leadership Seminar (MLS) with Melyssa Zive, you’ll master fresh teaching and leadership techniques you can use immediately in the classroom, build a tight-knit support squad of fellow madrichim, and hear from inspiring guest speakers who’ll help you sharpen life skills to tackle any challenge. You’ll also learn how to engage and empower a vibrant, diverse range of learners, turning every moment into an opportunity for growth.
Ready to hit the ground running? Register at https://tdd.shulcloud.com/form/madrichim5786
Let’s lead the way together and create a foundation of being involved every step of the way throughout your youth!
