////Our next stop on our Jewish life cycle journey revolves around dating and marriage within Judaism. We have already begun to discuss how dating and marriage practices look and feel different across different Jewish communities. This week we will focus on two essential characteristics of a successful relationship (patience and humility).
We will spend time this week reviewing, discussing, and analyzing various texts that relate to patience and humility.
Check out the Shabbat Table Discussion Source Analysis PDF below:
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//Over the last month, students have been learning about the responsibilities of reaching the age of Bar/Bat Mitzvah. Students will showcase their knowledge by completing a quiz on Wednesday, March 27th.
The review sheet below provides students with key terms to define along with short-answer practice questions. Students should review their notes to prepare for the quiz.
Slides 26-27: Bar/Bat Mitzvah
Slides 29-32: Tefillin
Slides 35-41 Tallit/Tzitzit
//As we continue our study of the responsibilities of the Bar/Bat Mitzvah, students are asked to research a variety of terms and reflect upon our previous lessons. The purpose of this activity is to learn research vocabulary terms related to the Bar/Bat Mitzvah as well as demonstrate knowledge and understand of the concepts we have discussed in class.
Click the link below to access the assignment:
Bar/Bat Mitzvah Unit Prep Assignment
Check out the following slides to answer questions and define terms:
Slides 27-28: Bar/Bat Mitzvah
Slides 30, 33, 34: Tefillin
Slides 38, 39, 40, 41, 43: Tallit/Tzitzit
//Israel is leading the way in COVID-19 vaccination distribution. We often discuss the fact that despite being a smaller country, Israel is one of the most advanced nations in the entire world. Here is another example of incredible Israeli ingenuity!
Click the links below to learn more about the success of Israel’s vaccination rollout:
//Prior to the break, we began discussing the meaning behind reaching the milestone of Bar/Bat Mitzvah. We will spend the next month focusing on the responsibilities that one has once reaching the age of Bar/Bat Mitzvah. In class, we often emphasize that everyone practices Judaism in their own unique way. When discussing traditions and practices within our class, we celebrate the idea that Judaism may look and feel differently in every household.
Take a look at the video below and comment your thoughts:
How does your Jewish community embrace the needs of others? In what way could it improve?
//The students are quite excited to celebrate Chanukah! Throughout the duration of this week, students will be participating in a variety of Chanukah activities. We will analyze the Chanukah story from a historical perspective and examine the story of Yehudit. Our class will also participate in a dreidel spinning competition! Who will be crowned dreidel champion in each class?
Click the link below to access our slideshow of activities:
//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:
Click the link below to access the reading/questions:
//This week our students will be participating in variety of Sukkot activities!
Today in Grade 6 we started to watch and analyze a video created by Rabbi David Fohrman about Sukkot. The video asks students to dive deeper and examine various elements of Sukkot.
Why We Celebrate Sukkot (Aleph Beta)
Our classes will also examine and discuss the sources that were provided by Kehillat Beth Israel. These resources provide food for thought along with a detailed explanation of “how to” shake the lulav and etrog.
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Tomorrow Dr. Mitzmacher will be shaking the lulav and etrog with the Grade 8 and Grade 7 cohorts. Never fear, the Grade 6 cohort will be shaking the lulav and etrog on Wednesday.
Last but certainly not least, Morah Ruthie prepared an incredible Google Slides Presentation that contains exciting games and trivia related to Sukkot.
//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.
Mishpacha Project Assignment/Rubric
Due Dates
Part 1-Interview due October 14th (Check-in)
Part 2- Hebrew Name Research due October 20th (Check-in)
Part 3- Presentation due October 27th (Check-in)
Final presentations begin Tuesday, October 27th, 2020
Final copies of videos, posters, presentations need to be shared with Mr. Washerstein by this date
Check out Mr. Washerstein’s example below:
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