Empathetic Dialogue and Discourse

Shalhevet empowers students to find their voices, develop personal views, and effectively communicate through discourse, discussion, and debate. More importantly, they learn how to respectfully listen, engage, and thoughtfully process different perspectives. Our students learn to understand and value each other whether in the classroom, the Beit Midrash, the gym, or our weekly Town Hall. spirituality in every facet of life.

Students Discuss the Divides in History and Today

From the Founding Father’s mission for America to the Civil War and law in society, students in Shalhevet Advanced Studies History courses actively engage in classroom discussions to bridge the gaps of today’s fractured discourse.

Civics — in the Past and in 2022

How does the discourse in America today fare with Founding Fathers’ intentions for the USA? Students in Shalhevet Advanced Studies Civics break down and discussed that timely and important question.

Mock Trial Ranks in Top Eight of LA County

After months of case preparation, Shalhevet’s Mock Trial Team reached the quarterfinals, placing among the top eight teams of Los Angeles County in the 2022 Mock Trial Tournament.

Miami Boys Choir, Chat GPT, and Student Responsibilities: Town Halls at Shalhevet

The hallmark of Shalhevet’s community is its weekly Town Hall — an opportunity for students, teachers, and administrators to gather and discuss everything of importance and relevance. Among this year’s 12 Town Halls, we explored the responsibilities of students and teachers, the prevalence of antisemitism on social media, the viral Miami Boys Choir videos on TikTok, and A.I. with Chat GPT. It’s an opportunity for students to voice their opinions, respect others’ views, and balance sensitivity and passion.

Sophomores and Juniors Unpack Chesed in San Diego

At separate points, sophomores and juniors ventured to San Diego for a grade-wide chesed trip aimed at unpacking the essence of “chesed.” Filled with activities and discussions centered around chesedpromotion, students return to school more deeply connected to their classmates and to those in need.