Talmud Torah Tuesdays give students the opportunity to build on their core Jewish knowledge through two types of classes: Core classes, divided by age group, and Judaics electives. Talmud Torah Tuesdays are required for all Tamid students.

Core classes: New this year, Core classes are a dedicated time for students to engage in grade-directed Jewish learning. This helps them build connections with students in their grade and learn about Jewish subjects relevant to where they are in their lives.

Judaics electives: Taught by members of the clergy and staff, electives are a creative and fun way to dive into a wide variety of Jewish topics. Some past electives have been: the Jewish roots of superheroes, Who Was Bob Dylan, Jewish meditation, gender in the Torah, Judaism and Star Trek, etc. Students can choose a number of electives throughout the year. This allows for deep and wide-ranging discussions across ages and experiences.

On these Tuesdays, students are involved in discussions and programming about making our world a better place. We participate in mitzvah work, while also discussing the ways we can grow into ethical Jewish adults. We work to educate ourselves on how we can be better allies to those in our communities who are excluded or oppressed.

These sessions allow Tamid students to stay involved on the issues of the day. We discuss and debate current events in a respectful environment that appreciates different backgrounds and opinions. We talk about how these issues impact our lives and view them through a context of Jewish teachings and values.

Each of these Tuesdays focus on fun activities & games for our Tamid students. The goal is to build on the community that is formed throughout the year. These programs might include trivia competitions, a variety of games, cooking, and other fun activities. We will also have a few off-site socials as well. Past trips have included bowling, trampolining, and laser tag – and we are always looking for more fun options!

Anything can happen on a Wild Card Tuesday! Wild Card Tuesdays occur either when there are five Tuesdays in a month or when there is something going on in the world that we feel we need to address with the students (or that the students ask us to address!) Past Wild Cards have included: video game night, a roundtable discussion about antisemitism in schools, bowling, and a study on Jewish wedding traditions.