Dan Bernstein

Whether you are sparring over politics, debating about Israel, or simply recreationally arguing with friends, this course offers logical reasoning tools every Jewish teenager needs to successfully engage in - and win – an argument. Students will learn the art of persuasion and develop an ability to spot errors in others; arguments, and will emerge from this class with the razor-sharp skills to confidently defend their positions.

Noa Bahir

​Want to have some fun?? In this Israeli Dance Class, we will learn modern and popular Israeli dances. This class incorporates modern Hebrew music and movement which will immerse you in Israeli culture, expose you to Israeli music, and get you moving! Whether you are an experienced dancer or just enthusiastic about the chance to learn, this class is for you.

Stephanie Fisher

​Ah college. Freedom, independence, higher education, slip-n-slides in the hallway, with all the incredible wonders college has to offer you jewishness might not be one of them. At JewU you and other coeds will get a sneak peek into college life and discuses how to establish the Jewish identity you want. Where will you be the first few weekends of school when you family is celebrating Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur and your roommates are out meeting new people? How are you going to keep your culture and heritage if you are the only Jew on the quad? Be prepared for the best years of your life, enroll in JewU today.

Stephanie Fisher

In this course students will discuss struggles, values, peer pressure, identity, building confidence, learning from experience, goals, stress, how to accomplish, how to give back, friendships, relationships, and responsibilities. Stephanie will use her professional training as a Social Worker and Jewish Educator as she helps our students find strength and spirituality to cope with life's challenges. 

Dalia Ben-Eliezer & Shoham Huli

In this class students will continue studying contemporary Hebrew via the use of music, media and games.  Join Dalia and Shoham as they make Hebrew fun, accessible as they share the joy of speaking modern Israeli Hebrew.

Dalia Ben-Eliezer & Shoham Huli

This course will discuss all the wonderful developments and discoveries Israel has made in the past seventy years in the areas of high tech, medicine, agriculture, fashion and design, music, sports, military, research, and much much more! Come learn about the all the fascinating things Israel has accomplished!!!

Arnon Adler

A lively and provocative discussion-based analysis of current events and significant topics of concern to us as Jewish high school students living in an ever-evolving national and international political, cultural and social scene. While experience has demonstrated that it is next to impossible to predict exactly what events and situations will arise in the United States, Israel and the world in the next few months that will merit our attention and review, a few topics are likely as we approach the Fall 2017 semester. 

Rivi Bahir

Do you ever watch Chopped and think, “I could do that!”? Do you love to cook or want to learn how? Here’s your chance to create delicious recipes while simultaneously learning Hebrew. In this class, the students will explore, prepare, and eat Israeli foods representing different ethnic culinary customs. Each session is conducted in English and Hebrew, and includes vocabulary words and a history lesson related to each recipe.

Participants will learn about Ashkenazi and Sephardic community cultures and their different styles of cooking.

Arnie Adler

​A seminar reserved for Mifgash juniors and seniors who wish to explore, discuss and debate some of the most serious, complicated and controversial issues facing Jews both here in the United States and in Israel. This class will select one or two topics each week, including subjects suggested by the students (and parents!), and consider the background and history of the issue, its ramifications and how to approach resolution. Current discussion topics under consideration include: The Relationship between the Jewish and African American Communities; The Response to the Boycott Divestment Sanctions movement; Israel and the United Nations; Do Jews Have a Future in Europe?; Israel and ISIS; The Connection between Israel and American Jews - Frayed or Enduring? Suggestions are appreciated; the willingness to participate and share perspectives is mandatory!