“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.
9th Grade: “Israel, Identity and Us”
Our goal throughout 9th grade is to cultivate informed, thoughtful, and resilient Jewish teens who understand the historical and contemporary significance of Zionism and Jewish peoplehood. Israel and Zionism proves to be an important and powerful topic as teens begin to experience alternative perspectives and criticism against Israel on college campuses. Through critical engagement with history, culture, and current events, students will develop a personal and enduring connection to Israel and the global Jewish community. In the end, students will understand and be able to strongly defend Israel’s existence and express how it and its citizens thrive and contribute to the world.
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!
