Middle school girls* are invited to join us as we engage with biblical, talmudic, and contemporary Jewish stories of female figures and creatively rejuvenate them with our dreams, imaginations, voices, and practices that are meaningful to our lives.
Through the imagining and creating of new stories and artifacts–weaving words, movement, music, and materials in creating an object that itself is a Midrash–participants will examine themes that are relevant to their lives.
This process contributes to the collective Midrash project by including marginalized and/or silenced voices. In an end-of-the-year exhibition, participants will share their voices and journeys with the community by presenting their story and an artifact they produce.
*self-identified girls, trans, non-binary, and gender-expansive youth
Schedule
We will meet every other Sunday from January 5, 2025 – May 18, 2025. Class time runs from 5-7pm:
Every class will have kosher donuts as part of the nosh/break in the class schedule. Any additional food provided for special events (i.e. – holiday celebrations) will be vegetarian and kosher. If there are special dietary requirements, please make sure to note them in the registration form.
For Spring 2025:
Cancellation policy
If you wish to withdraw your child from the program, please email our Senior Director of Jewish Learning. The $500 deposit will be forfeited for any withdrawal before the end of the school year. Any withdrawals will be subject to a prorated refund, at the discretion of the Senior Director of Jewish Learning.
The JCC East Bay recognizes that each family has different needs, and we want to support all families the best we can. Any families in need of financial support can apply for financial support through a confidential process.
Once registration and deposit has been paid, please email Yafit Shriki Megidish ([email protected]) to receive the financial aid application.
Yafit Shriki Megidish
Senior Director of Jewish Learning
[email protected]
510-848-0237, ext. 129
