Rosh Hodesh: It’s a Girl Thing!

Rosh Hodesh (New Month): it's a girl thing! is a values-based and experiential Jewish program for young girls that strengthens self-esteem and Jewish identity. Rosh Hodesh meets girls where they are and draws on Jewish teachings and traditions to keep girls healthy and whole—despite the aspects of popular culture that encourage risky behaviors.

TUESDAY NIGHT ROSH HODESH GROUPS
We are thrilled to announce that this year Temple Isaiah will be offering three separate Rosh Hodesh groups for 8th, 9th, & 10th grade girls during Tichon Isaiah. We will meet on the first Tuesday of every month at the Temple from 6:00 - 8:00. These monthly sessions, which will take place in lieu of 8th -10th grade classes, will offer a supportive environment where girls can explore the social and cultural issues they encounter—and derive their own authentic Jewish values in response to the challenges they face—while having fun.

Achim: It’s a Guy Thing!

Achim (Brotherhood) is a program for 8th and 9th grade boys aimed at helping them to navigate the issues of masculinity in their lives and give them Jewish guidance, both spiritual and ethical, regarding what it means to be a mensch. More specifically the program will offer boys enjoyable activities while creating a safe space and enable boys to engage in meaningful discussion.

TUESDAY NIGHT ACHIM GROUPS
We are thrilled to announce that this year Temple Isaiah will be offering three separate Achim groups for 8th, 9th, & 10th grade boys during Tichon Isaiah. We will meet on the first Tuesday of every month at the Temple from 6:00 - 8:00. These monthly sessions, which will take place in lieu of 8th - 10th grade classes, will offer a supportive environment where boys can explore the social and cultural issues they encounter—and derive their own authentic Jewish values in response to the challenges they face—while having fun.

Rosh Hodesh & Achim Dates for 2012-2013*

November 6, December 4, January 8, February 5, March 5, April 2

*All sessions with be on Tuesdays, 6:00 - 8:00, in lieu of Tichon Isaiah core and elective classes.

Sign Up

All 8th -10th Grade Students who are enrolled in Tichon Isaiah will automatically be enrolled in Rosh Hodesh & Achim. If you are not enrolled in Tichon Isaiah, but would like to sign up for Rosh Hodesh or Achim, then please contact Emily Messinger directly for sign up information.

More Info & Questions

Rosh Hodesh & Achim are programs of Moving Traditions. Moving Traditions inspires women and men, boys and girls to engage more deeply with Judaism. We use gender as our framework because it shapes the way culture defines who we are and can become. For more information on Moving Traditions, got to www.movingtraditions.org.

Contact Emily Messinger at emessinger@templeisaiah.net if you have any questions about Rosh Hodesh or Achim.