CHALLAH is an ongoing series of weekly classes hosted by CBI and open to anyone in grades 8th - 12th.
The program is designed to:
- Deepen knowledge through focused skill-building
- Prepare teens to enter the world as well-rounded young adults
- Help develop lifelong learners
- Foster Jewish joy!
Schedule
CHALLAH follows a trimester schedule and meets from 5:30pm - 7:30pm on Thursday nights, with the exception of school breaks and Jewish holidays.
Each CHALLAH session includes a community gathering led by Rabbi Ariella Rosen, a one-hour class, and social time
CHALLAH 2023 - 2024 Schedule:
סְתָו / Stahv / Fall trimester: October 12th - December 7th
חורף / Choref / Winter trimester: January 11th - March 7th
אֲבִיבֵ / Aviv / Spring trimester: March 28th - May 30th
CHALLAH classes offered so far:
- Beyond Fiddler on The Roof: Past, Present and Future of Jewish Theater
- Jewish Food Studies: Fermentation and Baking
- Garage Band, Literally: Jewish music!
- B'Midbar: Into the wilderness
- Hebrew
- Befriending Our Jewish Demons
***Register here for CHALLAH 2023 - 2024!***
Questions? Contact CBI teen engagement coordinator Aaron Kagan at aaron@cbinorthampton.org.
Wondering what CHALLAH stands for?
Community Having A Lotta Learning And Happiness