Saying Farewell to HSJS (High School of Jewish studies)
Welcome to the NEW Jewish High School Experience
Get ready for an unforgettable journey of learning, leadership, and self-discovery!
Kesher Sundays combines engaging classroom learning with real-world field experiences alongside inspiring Jewish professionals. Explore your Jewish identity, values, and sense of purpose while diving into topics like justice, leadership, community, and legacy. This is your chance to grow, contribute, and shape your vision for the future—of yourself and your community. The experience will culminate in a meaningful project that puts your learning into action and creates real impact.
A project of the new JLE – Jewish Learning Experience.
The program is open to all Jewish High School Students and will meet twice per month.
Registration Deadline is August 15
Kesher Sundays Details
In general, there will be two sessions during each month of the 8-month experience. The first session will take place at the Trager Family JCC and be a discussion based on a theme (listed below). The next session will be a field experience, where students will have the opportunity to learn from Jewish leaders in fields throughout our community.
Trager Family JCC sessions will take place from 1:40 – 3:10 p.m.
Field experiences include government, arts, business, and other fields of leadership. Times for field experiences may vary.
Transportation may be available based upon need.
Tentative Schedule
September 7, 14
October 12, 26
November 2, 9
December 7, 14
January 11, 25
February 1, 22
March 1, 8, 22
April 26 – Exhibition & Completion Celebration
Tentative Monthly Themes
September – Orientation, Identity Mapping
October – What is Jewish Leadership
November – Jewish Louisville: Past, Present & Possible Futures
December – Work, Calling, and Jewish Values
January – Justice and Service in Jewish Thought
February – The Core Self; Legacy & Leadership
March – Project Planning
Tuition is $375 per student for synagogue members, $500 per student for non-affiliated.
Tuition assistance is available.
If you have questions, or would like more information, please reach out to Kesher Sundays Director, Noah Klein.
JLE Co-Chairs, Carol Jones and Corey Shapiro