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Kadimah is our program for the years after b'nei mitzvah. Meeting twice a month with the rabbi, we explore many topics to further Jewish knowledge and commitment. Tenth Graders will work towards creating both a liturgy and a personal statement for Confirmation.

Theology -the many ways Jews understand God

Ethics - how Jews respond to challenging situations

Reform Jewish Principles - where we come from and who we are

Jewish Prayer - how it is structured and why

Israel - the roots of Zionism, our connections to the Jewish people, and contemporary challenges

Our students are encouraged to work in our Sunday School as madrichim, as their example and leadership are a continuing inspiration for all of the younger students.

Kadimah 2024-25

Kadimah will meet on the following Sundays this school year from 12:30pm - 1:30pm

September 15 and 29 October 27

November 3, 17 December 8, 22

January 5, 26 February 2, 9

March 2, 23 April 6, 27

May 4

Confirmation is on May 30 at 7:00pm

Due On September 29:

Using slides 3-6 of the "T'efilah Sandwich" presentation, tell me whether or if it is reasonable to substitute prayer for the ancient sacrifices? How is it better or more meaningful to pray f we know that the institution is really ancient?

Talk with your parents about a monthly shift from Sunday afternoon to evening with the kids rom Plymouth.

Talk with your parents about a possible L'taken Weekend in Washington, DC. L'Taken Social Justice Seminars | Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism (rac.org)

Due on October 27

Using slides 8-10 of the T'filah Sandwich, tell me if it is still reasonable, more than three thousand years after our patriarchs and matriarchs lived, to use their memory for our benefit? Would you have any other way to approach God and ask for something?

Due on November 3

Choose one of the "middle prayers" from weekday tefilah, and write you won version of it, asking God for what you want.

Due on November 17

Rewrite the prayer due on Nov 3 to reflect you own work.

Write a paragraph about a "miracle" that you experience every day but take for granted.