Stay tuned to this page for up-to-date lists for the Fall 2008 semester! Here you’ll find what class you are taking plus what classes your friends are taking! Plus, you’ll see which classes are full and which still have room!
If you have any questions, please contact Danielle at 321-1372 ext 113 or Danielle@ujf.org.
First Hour (6:00 – 6:45pm)
The Israel Hour with Israeli Emissaries
Led by our Young Israeli Emissaries, this hour will be a relaxed yet exciting hour to get to know Itamar and Lior. Through food, music, dance, movies and popular Israel Culture, the land of Israel will come alive and live right here in Stamford at Kulanu. Come and be a part of this innovative hour.
In This Class:
Ross A.
Eli K.
Lily S.
Justin V.
Samantha C.
(Spaces Left: )
Second Hour (7:00 – 7:50pm)
Jews and Money with Raf Carruthers
Where does the stereotype of “Rich Jew” come from? Historically what is the Jewish association with money and the laws governing it? How do we, as contemporary Jews, make money and invest our money ethically? How and why do we give money away?
In This Class:
(Spaces Left:15 )
Confirmation with Rabbi Marc Disick & Melissa Cohavi
The world is in trouble, from wars to global warming to slave trading. Judaism allows us no excuse for doing nothing. Learn what you can do and meet people who are doing it. This class involves hands-on lobbying in Washington, DC, social action, and a crash course on how to repair the world. ( Required for all Temple Sinai Confirmation students.)
In This Class:
Michael S.
Eat It! with Peter Pelaia (first timers only)
Cook and eat your way through Jewish communities around the world. Experience the tastes and smells of Jewish food while studying the how’s and why’s of our varied traditions.
In This Class:
Jeremy S.
Jenn O.
Julie P.
Lily S.
Amanda W.
(Spaces Left: 7)
Ethics of Disney with Melissa Cohavi
Disney films are fun. They can also be used to trigger ethical concepts. All constructed as moral tales, each movie teaches a lesson through the trials and tribulations of the hero. Is it okay for Aladdin to steal bread? Who is the real villain in Snow White? Is Mary Poppins the prophet Elijah?
In This Class:
Sydney F.
Elizabeth S.
Ethan H.
Max L.
Alison G.
Dana K.
Andrew E.
Rachel C.
(Spaces Left: 7)
Jews on First? With Rabbi David Walk
If you think baseball is one of God’s gifts to humankind, this class is for you. We will analyze the game to find Torah lessons and Jewish ethics.
In This Class:
Edward
Doug Kn.
Joshua L.
Isaac B.
Spencer E.
Justin V.
Josh O.
(Spaces Left: 8)
Comedy Tonight! with Marc Weiner
When is a Jewish joke funny and when is it offensive? Is it the words, the intonation, the body language, the accent? Use the empathy labyrinth to explore human emotions. Define the line between funny and offensive while learning about comedy with funnyman Marc Weiner of Weinerville and Nickelodeon.
In This Class:
Jon A.
Chad W.
Simona L.
Jessie H.
David K.
Skylar R.
Peri S.
Mike S.
Aaron K.
Matt Z.
Mitch W.
Lauren P.
(Spaces Left: 0)
Sculpt It! with Harriet Lacker
Using artist’s clay, you will have the opportunity to use your hands and your imagination to sculpt while discussing the interesting question: Where is the line between sculpture and idol worship? Be prepared to get your hands dirty and your mind activated!
In This Class:
Emilie P.
Rebecca P.
(Spaces Left:10 )
Web It! with Sima Broza
Continue, improve and upgrade the Kulanu website by becoming a Kulanu web designer! Find out what attracts teens to different sites. Design and post weekly updates, and choose appropriate content and interesting links for our Kulanu community.
In This Class:
Ross A.
Play It! with Eyal Maoz
Play an instrument? Find your groove in jazz improv with the Kulanu Klezmer ensemble and Eyal Maoz, a composer and professional musician. Born in Israel and now residing in New York, Eyal performs all over the world. (Please specify the instrument that you play.)
In This Class:
Morgan T.
Create It! with Karen Tobias (first timers only)
Learn about the work and lives of some of the most renowned Jewish artists and be inspired! Take the opportunity to experiment and create works of your own.
In This Class:
(Spaces Left: 12)
Improv with Jonathan Cahr (first timers only)
Learn to think on your toes and incorporate real life situations into dramatic/comedic scenes. Tackle your views of prejudice, racism and bullying as you find and develop your Jewish voice, and the tools to express yourself.
In This Class:
Anna S.
Matt L.
Kara G.
Eli K.
Alyssa G.
Zach K.
Tess L.
Naomi S.
Kayla S.
Samantha C.
(Spaces Left: 5)
The Living Temple with Nahum Daniels
The Jerusalem Temple has been at the center of Jewish life, thought and ritual practice since King Solomon laid its cornerstone and, perhaps, since Moses and Aaron assembled the portable sanctuary called the Mishkan. What went on up there on the Temple Mount? And how does the Judaism we practice today reflect, reenact, reverse and restore the ancient practices of our ancestral Priests, Levites and Israelites? This course will attempt to shed light on some of our most obscure practices. (Juniors and seniors only, or by special request.)
In This Class:
Dylan S.
Ali S.
Rosh Chodesh: It's a Girl Thing! with Ariela Pelaia
This fun class uses art, drama, stories and food to explore Jewish history and identity from a teenage girl's point of view. Each meeting we'll learn a little bit more about our ancestors, our stories, our food and talk about what it means to be a Jewish woman in today's world. Come find out why girls all over the country love being part of a Rosh Chodesh group! This class is for 10th and 11th grade girls only.
In This Class:
Shayna L.
Mollie S.
(Spaces Left: 10)
Ethics of Wizardry with Dr. Elissa Kaplan
What can we learn about Jewish Ethics from the Harry Potter books? We’ll look at the nature of true friendships, memory, and what makes a good person. You’ll see Hogwarts from a whole new angle.
In This Class:
Emily R.
Hillary W.
Erica B.
(Spaces Left: 12)
Special Class with Israeli Emissaries (each hour)
Two young Israeli Emissaries come to Kulanu each year to share their love of Israel with Kulanu students. Through movies, music and dance, each team of Israeli emissaries has made an impact on our students through personal connections with our students. Join this class and see what this year’s emissaries have to offer. The topic will be a surprise. The relationship with be unforgettable.
In This Class:
Danielle B.
Kayla B.
(Spaces Left: )
Israel: The Reality with Don Adelman
Be prepared to delve into all aspects of Israel today: her place on the world scene, her moral and political dangers, her incredible advancements in science and technology. Israel faces a daily struggle to maintain a safe and secure society. Be prepared to become Israel's advocate while confronting and using the arguments against her.
In This Class:
Jackie S.
(Spaces Left: )
Third Hour (8:10 – 9:00pm)
Scandalous with Dr. Betsy Stone
People love to gossip! Are there limitations on what we can say?
What can we do with information? Is it ethical to read about Britney Spears? To criticize a politician? To use dirty money for a good cause? Learn about the obligations being Jewish places on YOUR freedom of speech.
In This Class:
Matt Z.
Danielle B.
Kayla B.
Sarah B.
Alex L.
Brian B.
Games Jews Play with Raf Carruthers
Jewpardy, Four Corners, Crossword Puzzles, Hebrew Baseball, and anything else we can discover. If you love trivia and fast action games, this class is for you. Buzzers not required.
In This Class:
Aaron K.
Jews and the Church with Sima Broza
Search through history exploring the relationship between the church and the Jewish People. We will briefly look at the foundations in the New Testament and go beyond the development of Christian theology to the medieval era and the beginning of many myths about the Jews in the Renaissance, Reformation and counter-Reformation. Looking at the pogroms of the late 1800's and early 1900's we will study the church’s response to the Holocaust, finishing with the relationship we as Jews have with modern day Christianity.
In This Class:
Dylan S.
(Spaces Left:13 )
Acting Out the Bible with Jonathan Cahr
Integrating creative dramatics, role playing and improvisations, we will bring to life biblical characters and events. By acting out biblical text and interpretation, you will gain a deeper understanding of the text. Through discussion of issues and conflicts, a sense of community will develop along with the excitement of feeling fully engaged in learning.
In This Class:
Rebecca P.
Samantha C.
(Spaces Left:14)
War and Peace with Don Adelman
What will peace in the Middle East look like and is it possible? By studying the history of the region, we will discuss and debate this hot topic.
In This Class:
Eat It! Holocaust Survivor Stories with Peter Pelaia (2nd hour; first timers only)
Using the Holocaust Survivor’s Cookbook as a guide, journey through history and the heroism of personal stories. Each story is accompanied by a family recipe, which you will recreate. Become part of history and by preserving the recipes, but more importantly we will help to insure that the stories of these brave Survivors will live on for generations to come.
In This Class:
Matt L.
Mollie S.
Edward N.
(Spaces Left:9 )
Curb Your Judaism? with Ariela Pelaia (first timers only)
Can clueless TV producers teach us something about living a meaningful Jewish life? Watch snippets from hit TV shows “Family Guy” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm” to determine if there is really humor in truth.
In This Class:
Skylar R.
Jeremy S.
Julie P.
Joshua L.
Isaac B.
Lily S.
Justin V.
Spencer E.
Rachel C.
(Spaces Left: 3)
Create It! with Karen Tobias
Learn about the work and lives of some of the most renowned Jewish artists and be inspired! Take the opportunity to experiment and create works of your own.
In This Class:
Jon A.
Chad W.
Simona L.
Shayna L.
Erica B.
Arielle R.
Morgan T.
(Spaces Left: 5)
Everything I Ever Knew About Judaism I Learned from Star Trek
with Gidon Katz
Surprised? Come and explore the great Star Trek mesorah (tradition) and draw parallels between Jewish teachings, concepts and traditions as seen through the adventures of Captain Kirk, Mr. Spock, Uhura and even a Klingon or two! From pikuach nefesh (saving a life) to yetzer harah (the evil inclination), Star Trek has it all!
In This Class:
(Spaces Left: 15 )
Calligraphy with Harriet Lacker
The letters of the Israeli alphabet are not just letters; they are symbols of our history, our philosophy and our life as a Jewish people. Learn how to form the letters in traditional and decorative forms. Then chose a letter to illuminate for your own.
In This Class:
Alana K.
Guitar with Eyal Maoz
Join our world-renown musician and musical instructor Eyal Maoz for a group guitar lesson. You MUST have your own guitar and BRING IT to Kulanu in order to take this class.
In This Class:
Jessie H.
Mike S.
Ross A.
Jacob M.
Puppetry with Marc Weiner (first timers only)
Nickelodeon returns to Kulanu! Marc Weiner, stand up comic, voice of Swiper the Fox and master puppeteer will teach you how to construct puppets, and how to get them to talk. Learn ethics and empathy through puppetry.
In This Class:
Emilie P.
Eli K.
Alyssa G.
Zach K.
Tess L.
Michael S.
Who Knows One? with Rabbi David Walk
Do Jews believe in fortune telling and astrology? Have you ever heard of Kaballah, or Gematria or Numerology? Every Hebrew letter represents a number, so Hebrew words have values by adding the numbers of the letters together. What do these numbers mean?
In This Class:
Dana K.
Jackie S.
Ali S.
Election 2008: Through Jewish Eyes with Dr. Elissa Kaplan
What role does religion play in our political choices? Should Jewish perspectives dictate our political agendas? What is the Jewish view on leadership and good government? What is the role of religion in politics? Is there Jewish activity in the political system? Let’s look at the election from a whole different angle.
In This Class:
Jenn O.
Anna S.
Krav Maga with BreakthruFitness
Learn this simple, effective self-defense system that emphasizes instinctive movements, practical techniques, and realistic training scenarios, and has taken the fitness world by storm! Krav Maga is the official self-defense system of the Israeli Defense Forces, and has been taught to hundreds of law enforcement agencies and thousands of civilians in the United States.
In This Class:
Amanda W.
Peri S.
Kara G.
Zach M.
David K.
Special Class with Israeli Emissaries (each hour)
Two young Israeli Emissaries come to Kulanu each year to share their love of Israel with Kulanu students. Through movies, music and dance, each team of Israeli emissaries has made an impact on our students through personal connections with our students. Join this class and see what this year’s emissaries have to offer. The topic will be a surprise. The relationship with be unforgettable.
In This Class:
Last Updated: August 18, 2008