Category: Grade 7 – Mr. Washerstein

This week the students have been diving into the first chapter of Pirkei Avot. We looked through the first five verses of chapter one together. We reviewed the benefits of annotating the text as we read. Additionally, students were encouraged to read and analyze both the Hebrew and English text. As we came across unfamiliar terms, students looked up words in an attempt to uncover their meaning and better understand each lesson. We discussed the value in developing our own interpretations of each text. Students are being asked to create connections between these texts and their own lives. Each student has received a source packet that contains the verses in both Hebrew and English. We have also been using The Illustrated Pirkei Avot as an additional resource. Our sessions thus far have lead to fantastic questions and interpretations.

Click here to access our classroom notes:

Pirkei Avot Google Slides

Pirkei Avot Ch. 1 (Hebrew and English)

The Illustrated Pirkei Avot Cartoons

Interpersonal Mitzvot Video Project

Assignment: Students will dive deeper into one of the mitzvot we have studied in class. Each group will create a video that can be used to teach others about their specific mitzvah. The purpose of this assignment is to analyze the mitzvah, discuss its significance/relevance, and create a skit that demonstrates the real-life application. 

Due Dates:

Monday (1/25)-Group check-in #1

Tuesday (1/26)-Group graphic organizer complete

Monday (2/1)- Script complete

Tuesday (2/2)-Group check-in #2

Monday (2/22)- Final project submitted to Mr. Washerstein

Click the link below to learn more about this assignment:

Interpersonal Mitzvot Video Project

Groups

1. Ben-Leo-Lo Tikom 
2. Maya-Halel-Gemilut Hasadim
3. Yardayna-Audrey-Lo Tachmod
4. Griffin-Maytal-Meirav-Lo Tachmod
5. Sophie-Ezra-Lo Tikom

As our class continues to learn about interpersonal mitzvot, we will also continue our Grade 7 Mitzvah Project. Today the Grade 7 students participated in an eye-opening session on inclusion and Jewish values ran by Jodi Green. Our class discussed the importance of B’tzelem Elohim and ways that we can choose to make our environment more inclusive.

Moving forward, our class and three TAMIR residents will be working together to teach one another. Our class is thrilled to begin this partnership with TAMIR!  We will be planning Purim activities and even engaging in virtual megillah reading! We are excited to see where this partnership will take us.

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Over the last two weeks, our class has been working on creating our mitzvah project. As we are learning about gemilut hasadim (act of loving kindness), the students decided they wanted to show their appreciation for our local heroes. We are creating care packages for firefighters in Ottawa to help sweeten their holiday. Each member of the class has taken on a specific role to help facilitate our mitzvah project. Our class will be collecting goods and donations until Tuesday, December 15th.

Check out some of the posters that were made by our Grade 7 cohort:

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As we learn about various mitzvot in Jewish Studies this year, students are being asked to review, analyze, and rank a variety of Jewish values. The purpose of this task is to explore different Judaic concepts and determine which five are the most important. The goal of this project is to convince your peers that the five values you have selected are the most important.

Due Dates:

Tuesday 10/27: Project assigned 

Monday 11/2: Check-in #1 (Five values must be picked)

Friday 11/6: Check-in #2 (Review Google Slideshow progress)

Monday 11/9: Presentations begin 

Click here to access the assignment details for the Jewish Values Project:

Jewish Values Project Instructions

Click here to access Mr. Washerstein’s example: 

Jewish Values Project Example

Today students will be discussing, analyzing, and determining the significance of the concept of Lashon Hara. As we dive deeper into our discussion of interpersonal mitzvot, students will be asked to create connections between these lessons and their own lives.

Lashon Hara Analysis

Students will also be practicing the following comprehension skills:

• Previewing questions prior to reading
• Highlighting key words/phrases
• Looking up unfamiliar vocabulary terms
• Taking notes/jotting down ideas while reading (annotation)
• Answering questions in complete sentences (referencing the text)

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This week we will begin discussing interpersonal mitzvot. Our course will focus on understanding and incorporating Jewish values into our lives. As the year progresses, we will begin to read and analyze Pirkei Avot.

The link below can be used to access the Google Slides Presentation that we will be using in class to take notes/participate in activities. Students should feel free to bookmark this page on their device. Please note that this document is a living tool, which will be changed and updated regularly.

Grade 7 Jewish Studies Slideshow