Grade 6: Brit Milah Source Study

Today we will be looking diving deeper into the covenant between G-d and Abraham as we discuss the brit milah. Students will be asked to read, highlight, annotate, and analyze verses from the Torah in order to comprehend the significance of the covenant.

We will read the text (Genesis 17: 1-27) together as a class and practice the following 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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Grade 6: Mishpacha Project Due: October 10th, 2019

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 being tasked with conducting an interview of 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 being asked to engage their families in discussion.

Due Dates

Part 1-Interview due September 27th (Check-in)

Part 2- Hebrew Name Research due October 3rd (Check-in)

Part 3- Presentation due October 8th (Check-in)

 

Final presentations begin October 10th, 2019

  • Final copies of videos, posters, presentations need to be shared with Mr. Washerstein by this date

Assignment/Rubric:

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Mr. Washerstein’s Example:

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Grade 6: Jewish Life Cycle Notes

This week we have begun to launch into our Jewish Life Cycle! Students spent time brainstorming various events, moments, and holidays that could be incorporated into the Jewish Life Cycle.

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 6 Jewish Studies Notes

 

Welcome Back OJCS Middle School!

I hope everyone had a fantastic summer! I am looking forward to teaching, challenging, and encouraging our middle school students this year in Jewish Studies. Yesterday we reviewed the Seven Habits, North Stars, behavior expectations, homework policy, and uniform policy. Our goal is for each student and parent to clearly understand these policies. There are a lot of exciting upcoming events in the middle school!

If you have not turned in the retreat and JCC permission slips, please do so ASAP!

Please bring in your shofar if you have one! The shofar patrol will be visiting various classes throughout the school. 

Please feel free to check out and review the presentation that we shared with the students yesterday. Additionally, you will find a link to my own classroom policies for the year.

Mr. Washerstein’s Classroom Policies

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Grade 6: Joshua Guided Reading

In the coming weeks, we will be diving into various topics within Jewish History. We are starting this week by looking at the life and stories associated with Joshua. Students are being asked to read, analyze, and respond to the following article:

Link to the article: https://www.jewishhistory.org/joshua/ 

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Grade 6: Jewish Values Discussion Assignment

Task:

1. Rank the five most important values (must come to a group consensus…need to convince the other group members if there is a disagreement → compromise)

2. Create a group document where you:

  • Explain why you choose each value
  • Discuss the importance
  • Describe the way it can apply to your life

 

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Grandparents’ Day –> Cities on Moon!

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.

 

 

Grade 6: Life Cycle Project Due: Friday 5/10

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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Grade 6: Comforting a Mourner Assignment

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