Grades 7-8: Canada’s Role in the M.S. St. Louis Assignment (Due: Tuesday, March 26th)

This week we will be discussing the horrific narrative of the MS St. Louis. We watched an incredible documentary that provided our class with testimonies from historians and survivors who experienced this infamous event firsthand. Students will read and analyze a document that discusses specific policies in Canada that were enacted to keep the Jewish people out.

Passengers aboard the St. Louis, seeking refugee from Nazi-occupied Europe, wait to find out if they will be allowed entry into Cuba in June 1939.

Click the link below to access the assignment:

Canada’s Role in the M.S. St. Louis

Grades 7-8: Holocaust Survivor Narrative Reflection (Due: Friday, March 1st)

Today students will read and reflect upon the story of a Holocaust Survivor. The website  Holocaust Survivor Stories provides students with various personal narratives of survivors.

*Students are encouraged to read multiple stories to determine which narrative speaks to them personally*

Directions: Students will choose a survivor’s narrative to read. After reading their story, students will answer the following reflection questions. 

  1. What feelings did this narrative elicit? (Explain the thoughts or emotions you felt while reading this story)
  2. What part of the story did you find most intriguing? Why?
  3. What lessons can you learn from this narrative?
  4. How could you use this story to educate others?

 

Answer the questions in paragraph form. 

Review reflective writing strategies: Reflective Writing Google Slides

 

Click the link below to access the Holocaust Survivor Narrative Reflection Graphic Organizer:

Holocaust Survivor Narrative Reflection Graphic Organizer

Grade 7: Tu Bishvat Activities with Ganon (Rabbi Bulka Kindness Project)

Today the Grade 7 students visited their friends at Ganon to lead a variety of Tu Bishvat activities. The Grade 7 students read a story, played a matching game, and helped the children at Ganon colour some amazing Tu Bishvat pictures We can’t wait to see our friends at Ganon next month!

Grades 6-8: Fundraiser for Magen David Adom (Rabbi Bulka Kindness Project)

The Grade 6 students have been making bracelets and will begin selling them tomorrow to raise money for the Magen David Adom. Each bracelet will be sold for $5. Bracelets will be sold during the first and second recesses outside of the chapel. Please help support this important initiative!

handcrafted braslets for Israel by ezra.grossman

Grades 7-8: WWI/Treaty of Versailles Assignment (Due: Thursday 1/25)

Students are being asked to complete a reading comprehension/two viewpoints graphic organizer assignment. This assignment is based on the WWI/Treaty of Versailles note packet that we have spent the last four classes reviewing. We have been focusing on discussing these events from varying perspectives.

 

Treaty of Versailles - Wikipedia

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Grades 7-8: Treaty of Versailles Guided Notes

How could the Holocaust happen?

As we continue to study and analyze the various components of the Grade 8 Jewish Studies curriculum, this week we are beginning to set up the Holocaust. Rather than diving directly into the start of the Holocaust, the Grade 8 class is learning about WWI. This foundation will play a very important role in understanding the historical context in which the Holocaust begins.

Attached you will find the WWI/Treaty of Versailles Presentation and Guided Notes Packet. This will be useful for any students who missed any of the notes during class. Students should review their notes throughout the week.

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A Sweet Inter-Curricular Activity. Hebrew, Cookies and Mitzvot.

What to do with the knowledge acquired in class? What about the information generated in a class focused on food? How can we ensure that this knowledge not only remains in language but also incorporates Jewish values? These are questions that arose during conversations with some of my colleagues, and the answer was found in organizing an activity where students can experience it firsthand. And what better way to do this than by supporting the Mitzvah Trips program led by Mr. Wash!
After reaching this conclusion, I shared the idea with the students in the class, and it was very well-received. The plan was to apply the knowledge, skills, and vocabulary acquired over the past two months to contribute to others. Consequently, it was decided to make Parve sugar (Sukar) cookies, with a practical class conducted in Hebrew. The students translated the recipe (Matkon) from English to Hebrew and created a sign to attach to the bags.
Upon discussing it with Mr. Wash, it was decided that for the Mitzvah Trip on November 23, the eighth-grade students would deliver these cookies (Uguiot) to the residents of Hillel Lodge. This week, on Tuesday and Wednesday, the students dedicated their time to prepare the dough (Batzek), bake (Le’efot) the cookies, and assemble individual bags (Sakiot) with the signs to distribute them on Thursday. The experience was enriching both in terms of Hebrew and Jewish values. A sweet and meaningful gesture!
Thank you Mr. Wash for your help!
Great job guys! Here are some pics!

Grade 6: Shabbat Program at Hillel Lodge

On Friday the Grade 6 students went to Hillel Lodge for a Shabbat Program. Students sang Kabbalat Shabbat prayers and got to know the residents. Together they completed Shabbat-themed crossword puzzles, word searches, and coloring activities. This was a beautiful way for both the students and the residents to welcome in Shabbat together.

 

 

Grades 6-8: Showing Support for Israel

Our middle school students have been discussing/brainstorming various ways we can show support for Israel. Today our school raised money for the Magen David Adom. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Nation of Israel. עַם יִשְׂרָאֵל חַי

10 Ways to Pray for Israel Today ‒ Day to Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem | Jewish Voice

 

 

 

Grade 6: Mishpacha Project (Due: Thursday, November 23rd)

Your family history is important! Every family is filled with stories that you should learn about and record. In our Jewish Studies course, we are beginning the Jewish life cycle. We are currently discussing the process and traditions associated with naming a Jewish child. You are tasked with conducting an interview with your parents/family members. The purpose of this activity is for you to explore your family history. As we begin our journey through the Jewish life cycle, students are asked to engage their families in a discussion.

Mishpacha Project Assignment/Rubric

Mishpacha Graphic Organizer

Due Dates

Assigned: Friday, October 27th

Part/Task Due date: Complete?
Complete the Mishpacha – Graphic Organizer  for the interview Monday, November 6th
Hebrew Name Research  due Friday, November 10th
Create presentation 

  • Choose one of the following: Google Slides, Canva, video, poster
Friday, November 17th
Practice Presentation Monday-Wednesday

November 20-22nd

Presentation due  Thursday, November 23rd 

Check out Mr. Washerstein’s Mishpacha Project (Example)