//Today we celebrated Grandparents’ Day at the OJCS! Mr. Ray and myself planned an activity that focused on Israeli innovations. After watching Israeli Innovation (Start-Up Nation), we discussed some of the impressive inventions that have come out of the Holy Land. Students and grandparents were then given a mission to design the first city on the moon using the CoSpace program. Groups were asked to channel their Israeli innovative skills and explore their creative abilities.
//Next week will complete our Jewish Life Cycle Unit. Students are researching, analyzing, and creating a video about a specific topic of the life cycle. Attached you will find the instructions and the rubric. Students will be given time in-class this week/next week to complete the assignment.
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//The grade 6 class has almost finished their study of the Jewish Life Cycle. Students are being asked to read and respond to the following questions regarding comforting and supporting mourners within the community. This assignment needs to be completed be the end of the period tomorrow. You can either make a copy of the document below or answer the questions by hand.
Comforting a Mourning Assignment Link
//Our class had the opportunity to listen and participate in three incredible presentations today. OJCS had three visitors from Israel, each with an interesting experience to share. We learned about how the Passover Haggadah Graphic Novel was created. Erez taught our class how to make 2-D drawings come to life. Students had the opportunity to create their own 3-D caricature versions of Pharaoh and Moses. The class also participated in a discussion about the stories of Passover with Rabbi Aaron. The Rabbi told three stories and provided students with an opportunity to create connections to their own lives. Lastly, Leah taught our class about how Israel has taken a stand to provide support for refugees.
//This week we will be wrapping up our study of the Jewish Wedding and moving into the topic of divorce. Below you will find the Sheva Brachot source analysis that was used for discussion this week. Students read and discussed this text in both Hebrew and English.
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//A reminder for the students who are creating the Mishkan during T’filah – please remember to bring a shoe box.
//Today in Jewish Studies, we will look at various sources/ideas regarding peer pressure. This content connects to each course in its own way. I have highlighted the five questions that each group should complete on the attached document.
In an effort to save time and promote discussion, I prefer that this activity be complete in groups of 3-4 students. You will only need to submit one answer sheet per group.
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//Attached you will find the source analysis that we have been working on this week in class. Please remember that this assignment is due when you arrive to class on Monday. Have a great weekend.
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//Over the next few days we will continue to explore and discuss various elements of a successful relationship. Today we had the pleasure of being joined with Rabbi Finkelstein during our discussion. Tomorrow we will re-read the text below and answer the questions.
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