This dinner-based program allows our 6th-8th graders (11-13 year olds) the opportunity to build community as they strengthen their knowledge of Jewish identity, texts and history. Using both small and large group formats, the teens and tweens spend the evening playing games, debating, acting, and crafting. Through reflection, peer-to-peer activities, and the significance of being pre-and-post B’nai Mitzvah “young adults” the Middle School Program centers Jewish history, the Tanakh, and the day-to-day relevance of Judaism. *Pizza dinner provided by Kavana.
Where: Tuesdays, Queen Anne location. Wednesdays, Seward Park location.
When: Once weekly session: 6:15pm - 8:15pm.
2025/2026 Program Dates:
Pricing is determined by the number of sessions:
Middle School Program
Tuesday Middle School Program
28 sessions
October 21, 28
November 4, 18
December 2, 9, 16
January 2026, 6, 13, 20, 27
February 3, 10, 24
March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
April 7, 21, 28
May 5, 12, 19, 26
June 2, 9
Wednesday MSP Darom
27 sessions
October 22, 29
November 5, 12, 19
December 3, 10, 17
January 2026, 7, 14, 21, 28
February 4, 11, 25
March 4, 11, 18, 25
April 22, 29
May 6, 13, 20, 27
June 3, 10
Wednesday (27 sessions)
Partner Pricing: $952 ($105 / 9 monthly installments).
Non-Partner Pricing: $1,624 ($180 / 9 monthly installments).
Tuesday (28 sessions)
Partner Pricing: $986 ($109 / 9 monthly installments).
Non-Partner Pricing: $1,682 ($186 / 9 monthly installments).
2025/26 Program Dates:
Micah S.
Micah is a PhD student at the University of Washington working towards a degree in linguistics. He has a passion for languages and history. Prior to beginning his current program of study, Micah worked as a teacher in a small community in eastern Oregon. He is excited for the opportunity to share his enjoyment of learning with your students.
Meira G.
Meira moved to Seattle last year and recently joined the Kavana community as a Middle School Program educator! Meira is excited about engaging with the community through education, and is especially looking forward to interesting questions and conversations with students. Outside of Kavana, Meira is pursuing a PhD in digital privacy from the University of Washington. In her free time, you can find her reading, exploring the outdoors, or spending time with friends.
Eli S.
A member of the Kavana community since childhood, Eli is thrilled to return for another year of teaching in the Middle School Program! Eli is especially passionate about urban policy, glade skiing, and making elaborate salads.