Yachad Chazakah Confirmation

10th Grade Projects:

Benji will perform an original rap about the Book of Ruth, a refugee woman who transcended difference to become the great grandmother of King David.

Bernie will present an original poem on being an argumentative people.

Chaya will share a Jewish case from Torah and Talmud for gun control.

Ethan will give the dvar Torah from Parashat Bemidbar and ask who we count and who we fail to count among our people.

Hadi will reflect on growing up in Jewish New York.

James will tell of his adoption and ask the question: who is a Jew?

Jolie will present photographs on the mystery of God and life.

Leah will share a multimedia presentation of her multicultural Jewish origins, from Syria, Argentina and Eastern Europe.

Mara will present a voiceover about her childhood at CBE on the theme of L’dor vador, from generation to generation.

Zoe will muse on the role of food in Jewish community.