Havdalah Club
This special evening program for 3rd-5ths graders focuses on the inherited Jewish tradition of dialogue and debate. Over the course of a pizza dinner participants study a Jewish value - considering their personal stance and opinion. Through the dissection of Jewish text and commentary, kids become more informed, and are able to re-evaluate their opinion and relationship to that Jewish value. Considered one of our sacred youth spaces, Havdalah club is a combination of fun, community, debate and learning all topped off with a Havdalah ritual to conclude each session. *Pizza provided by Kavana.
Where: Queen Anne
When: Once a month on a Saturday, from 5pm - 7pm.
2023/2024 Program Dates:
September 23, October 28, November 11, December 9, January 6, February 3, March 2, April 20, May 18, June 8
Rebecca Mather
Rebecca Mather (she/her) is a Jewish professional with an expertise in education and organizing. Originally from the Chicago area, Rebecca is an alumna of Avodah New Orleans and former staff member for Tivnu and Texas Hillel. She holds a BA in Sociology and Gender Studies and an MA in Social Justice and Community Organizing. Outside of her time as the Volunteer Coordinator at JFS and with Havdalah Club, you can find her trying a new baking project, dancing along to live music, and taking too many pictures of her cat.
Maxine Alloway
Maxine has served as an educator at Kavana for many years, helping us to develop our educational approach. She currently leads our monthly Havdalah Club and teaches over the High Holidays. Outside of her work with us, Maxine is a faculty member in the University of Washington's College of Education, working primarily with soon-to-be elementary school teachers.
Noah Segal
Noah Segal is a new addition to the Kavana community and will be helping co-lead Havdalah Club! He and his partner recently relocated from Chicago where he had extensive experience working as a counselor and staff leader at a Jewish summer camp (URJ's OSRUI) and teaching at his childhood congregation. Outside of Kavanah, Noah is a public health researcher with UW's Health Promotion Research Center. Much of his research has focused on topics of mental health and youth well-being. He is thrilled to join the team!
