High School
High School
Havurah's High School provides an environment in which students, with the guidance of educators, challenge, question, and appreciate their Jewish identity. Emphasis is also placed on developing lifelong friendships with other students.
The high school program strives to identify and explore what students are interested in. In prior years, through film, art, and other activities, students have explored and considered undocumented youth, the complicated politics of the Middle East, and tikkun olam projects.
Photo of High School students on Purim was taken by Barbara Gundle.
Meeting Times
Havurah High meets on Wednesday evenings during the school year, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Each class begins with dinner (6:30 to 7:00 pm), when students socialize with each other and with Havurah's Middle School students. Then students have class from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. Additional social and other activities occur on other dates. During the 2024-25 (5785) school year, Havurah High students will meet on the following dates; 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 1/19, 1/26, 3/5 and 3/12.
Parent Participation
All parents participate in facilitating the High School program. Some join Middle School parents in providing dinner on class nights, while others plan activities. At times, parents are also asked to drive students to events. Havurah High Parent Orientation will be on October 23. Details and RSVP coming soon.
Tuition & Registration
Enroll here for 2024-25 (5785) Havurah High - grades 9-12. Contact Carrie Kirschner with questions, carrie@havurahshalom.org
For tuition assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact Deborah Eisenbach-Budner.
Other Resources
Wed, October 15 2025
23 Tishrei 5786
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Upcoming Events
IP = In person only (normally at Havurah Shalom);
ZM = On Zoom/online only;
HYB = In person and online; and
ANN = In person at Havurah's Annex.
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Wednesday ,
OctOctober 15 , 2025
Wednesday, Oct 15th 6:30p to 8:30p
For grades 9-12. -
Wednesday ,
OctOctober 15 , 2025
Wednesday, Oct 15th 6:30p to 8:30p
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Wednesday ,
OctOctober 15 , 2025
Wednesday, Oct 15th 7:00p to 8:15p
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Thursday ,
OctOctober 16 , 2025
Thursday, Oct 16th 9:00a to 1:00p
We enjoyed raising, decorating, celebrating and singing in the sukkah, but now it's time to take it down, down, down to the basement until next year. Come bring your drills, your excitement for working with lumber, and your good teamwork. Sign up over on the High Holidays Volunteer Sign-Up, the final volunteer spot of the season. Thank you! -
Thursday ,
OctOctober 16 , 2025
Thursday, Oct 16th 7:00p to 8:30p
Explore the biblical figure Abraham using sources from all three Abrahamic Religions (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam) to enrich our understanding of Judaism’s founding patriarch. After the class, take part in an optional opportunity to write a drash about Abraham to read at the Torah service! Led by former PJA Jewish Studies Teacher Benjamin Foote. -
Thursday ,
OctOctober 16 , 2025
Thursday, Oct 16th 7:30p to 8:30p
For all Shabbat School parent-teachers to build consensus around expectations, lesson planning and group culture. Please add the name of who is attending and the grade level meeting they are attending in the notes below. Zoom room links will be sent out. -
Thursday ,
OctOctober 16 , 2025
Thursday, Oct 16th 7:30p to 8:30p
Each grade meets on zoom to build consensus around expectations, lesson planning and group culture. Facilitated by staff. -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 18 , 2025
Shabbat, Oct 18th 10:00a to 12:00p
Please join us for Shabbat morning services, including welcoming Brandon Keys as a Bar Mitzvah and member of our community. This service includes davening, Torah reading, and discussion. Join us afterward for a light community brunch. Free childcare is provided. For Zoom information, please email info@havurahshalom.org. -
Monday ,
OctOctober 20 , 2025
Monday, Oct 20th 1:00p to 4:00p
Just for Havurah members, our Mahjong Group is a fun, social activity that builds community, encouraging new friendships and cementing old ones. And while some of us may play elsewhere as well, we all agreed that restoring its place as an ongoing congregational activity will be a good fit for Havurah and those of us who play or want to learn the game. -
Monday ,
OctOctober 20 , 2025
Monday, Oct 20th 5:30p to 6:30p
All are welcome! Havurah members and non-members alike are invited to join us in this slow, section-by-section reading of "Not Too Late: Changing the Climate Story from Despair to Possibility." Click and RSVP. Attend any or all of these HCAT (Havurah's Climate Action Team) Book Group discussions about "Not Too Late."
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