Grades 6-9
TAG: Torah, Avodah, G’milut Chasadim
(Think, Act, Grow)

TAG is our sixth through ninth grade program. Here we take what we’ve learned as children and put it into practice! Classes run from 6:30-8:00 on Wednesdays. 

 

Sixth through ninth graders engage with a variety of topics that encourage them to continue learning and living Jewishly. Past focuses have included:

  • Jewish History through Synagogue Architecture
  • Musar (Jewish values) through Movies
  • Holocaust and Art
  • Engaging with Israel

Each lesson focuses on one (or more) of the three core components that make up TAG:

Torah (Think): Torah at its core means Learning. Lessons for this component can include anything involving the acquisition of knowledge not had before, from history to contemporary issues, using Jewish texts to understand the world around us.

Avodah (Act): Avodah can be rendered as Holy Engagement. Lessons for this component can include greater examination of our liturgy and prayers, comparative Judaism, Reform Jewish History, etc.

G'milut Chasadim (Grow): G’milut Chasadim translates to Acts of Loving-Kindness, an area we often define as social action. Lessons for this component can include Tikkun Olam Seminars (class-directed projects) or explorations of contemporary social action or social justice issues.

T.A.G. 6-9 Grade Roadmap for 2025-2026 | 5786

Beyond the Bimah: Jewish Life, Leadership & Learning
TAG: Sara Glass & Assistant Leslie Liebenau

T.A.G. Course Description: Under the leadership of Sara Glass, the first semester of T.A.G. offers a vibrant blend of Jewish learning, creativity, and community-building for 6th–9th graders, anchored by weekly dinners, interactive prayer study, and engaging, real-world Jewish content. Students explore topics like the High Holy Days, Israel, antisemitism, kosher living, and Jewish meditation, while also participating in meaningful rituals like mikvah visits, Havdalah programs, and mitzvah projects. Through guest speakers, film screenings, creative cooking, and music-infused sessions—including a Hanukkah rap and an exploration of Jewish poetry—students deepen their connection to Jewish identity and values. This semester also emphasizes social bonding and expression, from edible sukkah building and Teshuva tacos to preparing for the L’dor Vador Shabbat service. With dynamic tools like Menti.com, T.A.G. invites every teen to bring their whole self to Jewish learning in a way that’s relevant, personal, and fun.

 

10th Grade
Confirmation

Confirmation is a special track designed for our tenth graders in their last year of formal Jewish education.

Throughout the course of the confirmation year, students undertake a more intensive and in-depth course of study, take a class trip (past adventures have included Civil Rights tours, visiting the Religious Action Center in Washington, DC, and lobbying federal and state politicians), and complete a group project.

Our 5783 class created Chai Member Interview Project, which you can see here.

Confirmation culminates with a service during which our students take leadership roles and share their thoughts on what Judaism means for them and their lives.