11th Grade
8th-12th grade: Tough Jewish Conversations: Wrestling with Today’s Real Issues
Monthly, Mondays 6:00-7:30pm. This class includes dinner.
As Jews we are brought into difficult conversations. How do I love Israel and live with discomfort about things I see in the news? How do I respond to antisemitism in my everyday life? Why do I have to acknowledge my privilege, anyway? We face these questions in school, with friends and on Instagram, and we often don’t know how to respond. In this class we will learn, argue and form our own answers so that next time these questions arise, we have something to say!
This year, we will focus on antisemitism, Israel, allyship and more.
Teachers: Rabbis Greene & Daniels and Mady Frischer, with the help of guest speakers and YOU! Yes, there will be opportunities for teen participants to lead class sessions too!
Additional optional opportunities for 8th grade:
8th grade Jr. Machonik (teen aide): Sundays 9:00-11:00am, Tuesdays 4:15-6:15pm or Wednesdays 5:15-6:15pm
9th-12th grade Machonik (teen aide): Sundays 9:00-11:00am, Tuesdays 4:15-6:15pm or Wednesdays 5:15-6:15pm
If your student likes working with younger students and learns best when teaching something to someone else, they are invited to help Dr. Goodman and the teachers by being a Machonik on Sundays, Tuesdays, or Wednesdays. They are expected to attend monthly Sunday training sessions. 9th-12th grade Machoniks are paid an hourly rate for their work.
6th-12th grade Selah: Sundays 10:00-11:00am & select Fridays 5:15-7:15pm
Selah is a group of 6-12 graders who sing and/or play musical instruments, under the guidance of Cantor David Goldstein and noted songleader and composer, Alan Goodis. Selah creates ensembles to lead worship and become comfortable with songleading. Selah members participate in leading High Holy Day, Shabbat and other holiday services. Selah rehearses and leads services at some Shabbat Services on Friday nights from 5:15–7:15pm and on some holidays. (Dates TBD)
More ways to connect at nsci
Selah
Sing? Play an instrument? Join Cantor David Goldstein and national touring composer, Alan Goodis, to lead services at the High Holy Days and monthly on Shabbat.
Machonik (“Teacher Assistant”) Program
Be a role model for our younger students by working alongside our classroom teachers on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.
Temple Youth Group
Come together with other teens for social activities and meaningful volunteer opportunities at NSCI and around Chicagoland.
To enroll in school, click in the upper right corner and log into your NSCI account or contact Jennifer McKeag for assistance:
