Kesher 2.0 (Grades 6-8)

Rooted in the findings of our Teen Taskforce, our new Middle School program is built to meet the needs of Sinai’s preteens & young teens. Through a blend of meaningful learning, emotional support, and immersive experiences, we’re creating a space where our students can thrive—Jewishly, socially, and personally.

Our four core Middle School program pillars:
    ✨ Complex content for a complex world
     🧠 Support for teen mental and emotional well-being
     🔥 Intense, memorable experiences with clear structure
     🤝 A critical mass of Jewish friends

12 Sunday afternoon sessions 12:00 – 2:00pm: (for 6-8th grade including family participation sessions)
     • 6th grade - Bet Mitzvah track + 27 midweek Hebrew lessons (online or in person)
     • 7th grade - Bet Mitzvah track
     • 8th grade - Jewish Identity and Israel Exploration

Nine Jewsday (Tuesday) afternoon hangouts 4:00 – 6:00pm:
     • Madrichol Training Track (7th prospective and 8th current Madrichol REQUIRED)
     • CHOOSE YOUR OWN JEWISH ADVENTURE: More details to come! (open to 6-8th graders)

Special Grade level end-of-year adventures:
     • West Coast Party Jr./Sinai Retreat with Camp Newman (6th-8th grades)
     • 6th Grace - Six Flags
     • 7th Grade - SF Day 
     • 8th Grade - "Graduation" Shabbaton camping trip

Kesher, meaning connection, aims to facilitate connections between each individual child and their own expression of Judaism, among children and families, and with meaningful Jewish rituals and experiences. We utilize a social, emotional and spiritual learning frame to explore ways in which Judaism can support children in important aspects of their own human development.