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.
Partner Pricing: $340
Non-Partner Pricing: $510
Where: Rotating Locations
When: Once a month on a Saturday, from 5pm - 7pm.
2024/2025 Program Dates:
September 21, November 2, December 7, January 11 2025, February 1, March 8, April 5, May 10, June 7
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.
Rachel Osias
Rachel Lena Osias, or “RLO '' serves as Kavana’s Director of Education. RLO strives to build communities in which teaching, learning and the pursuit of educational equity are derived from challenging systemic norms and embracing the identities, experiences and stories of all individuals. Her exploration of Judaism and Jewish identity is cultivated through question-asking, relationship-building, story-telling, and play. RLO's professional and educational background has been an intentional interweaving of environmental sciences, educational equity, social and environmental justice, and experiential education. She holds a B.S. in Environmental Science, Technology, and Policy; a K-5th grade Teaching Credential; and a Master’s Degree in Urban Environmental Education.
Pacifica Deblieck
Pacifica is excited to join the Kavana community as an Inclusion Specialist and Assistant Educator in Moadon Yeladim, Tinker Gan, and Havdalah Club. She brings a depth of experience working with a diverse youth, most recently as a Camp Counselor and Assistant Theater Director at the SJCC Summer Camp. She is passionate about memorizing her mothers recipes and learning with enthusiasm alongside her students. She's stoked for this year!
Noah Segal
Noah is excited to join Havdalah Club as a teacher for a third year! Originally from Chicago, Noah and his partner Sydney moved to Seattle in 2022 and love calling the PNW their new home. For fun, he enjoys exploring the region, hiking, birding, wood working, and roller skating around Green Lake. Outside of Kavana, Noah works at Fred Hutch Cancer Center as a Philanthropy Project Manager. He is looking forward to playing games, discussing Jewish values, and eating Pagliacci pizza with the kids in Havdalah Club this year!
