Category: Grade 6 – Mr. Washerstein

Today we talked about a few different marital traditions within Judaism. We discussed the following:

• The chatan and kallah not seeing each other week before the wedding
• Fasting on the wedding day
• Separation of men and women prior to the wedding ceremony
  • Chatan’s Tish
  • Kabbalat Panim

As we discussed, couples often choose to incorporate all, some, or a mix of these traditions into their own Jewish wedding. Every wedding is unique! The students were asking a variety of great questions.

Homework-Prepare for our class discussion tomorrow

Ask your parents the following questions:

1. What traditions did they incorporate into their wedding?
2. Did they have a chatan’s tish or kabbalat panim ceremony?
3. What was unique about their wedding?

Jot down a few notes as they speak and be ready to share!

This week in Jewish Studies our class is discussing dating, marriage, and the concept of Shalom Bayit. Students have been learning about the shidduch process. We have watched videos and discussed the importance of recognizing, understanding, and appreciating the values of peers and potential life partners. Over the next few days, we will be focusing on the importance of “peace within the home”. Students will read and analyze the following text in an attempt to draw their own conclusions and connections.

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Yesterday our class decided that our next Jewish studies assessment will take place on Wednesday, January 29th, 2020. The review sheet below provides students with key terms to define along with short answer practice questions. Students should review their notes in order to prepare for the quiz.

Click the link below to access the review sheet:

Responsibilities of a Bar/Bat Mitzvah Review Sheet

This week we have been uncovering the meaning behind the tallit and tzitzit. We discussed the difference between the tallit gadol and the tallit katan. We also learned about the tekhelet (blue thread) that is to be attached when available to the fringes of a four cornered garment. The students were excited to research and learn about the mysterious “chilazon”.

If you want to learn more about the chilazon and tekhelet click here: https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/530127/jewish/Tekhelet-The-Mystery-of-the-Long-Lost-Biblical-Blue-Thread.htm

Today students will be looking at various texts and verses that discuss the mitzvah of tzitzit. Students will also learn about the blessing that is said prior to putting on a tallit.

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This week students will be tasked with creating a music video for their original song that highlights the various responsibilities of a Bar/Bat Mitzvah. Students will be working in groups to create a product that demonstrates their knowledge and understanding.  Students should look back at their Bar/Bat Mitzvah Unit Prep. Assignment to re-read key words they might want to include. Additionally, students can always re-read the notes we use in class. 

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/14yjQrOGA50EylWm_WdpActhAtAXl5knHDSashk42-Sk/edit?usp=sharing

The purpose of this activity is to allow students to discover how their lives changes within a Jewish context once reaching the age of Bar/Bat Mitzvah.

Requirements:

• Video must focus on the traditions/responsibilities associated with becoming a Bar Mitzvah (remember that you should be able to clearly hear and understand the words in your song)
• Min. of two minutes long
• Five vocabulary terms must be included from the Bar/Bat Mitzvah Unit Prep.
• Video must be edited

Sources that can help you create your song:

https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/1912609/jewish/Bar-Mitzvah-When-It-Is-and-How-to-Celebrate.htm

https://www.learnreligions.com/becoming-a-bat-mitzvah-2076838

https://www.aish.com/jl/l/bm/ABCs_of_Bar_Mitzvah.html

Read this rubric to uncover how you will be graded:

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Please click the link below to access your next Jewish Studies assignment:

Bar/Bat Mitzvah Unit Prep Assignment

This assignment asks students to research the various terms associated with Bar/Bat Mitzvah. Additionally, students will reflect upon what becoming a Bar/Bat Mitzvah means to them. The purpose of this activity is generate discussion points revolving around important milestones within the Jewish life cycle.

Last we began discussing the meaning behind reaching the milestone of Bar/Bat Mitzvah. We will be 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 Grade 6 students will be taking their first Jewish Studies Quiz on Friday, November 1st, 2019. The quiz will consist of multiple choice questions, matching questions, and short answer questions.

Study Tips:

• Please review and re-read your notes/the Google Slides presentation
  • https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/14yjQrOGA50EylWm_WdpActhAtAXl5knHDSashk42-Sk/edit?usp=sharing 
  • Remember that you are only responsible for the information in bold
    • Slides 11-24 
• Make flashcards of unfamiliar terms
• Have a friend/parent quiz you 

Please click the link below to view the study guide:

Jewish Life Cycle Quiz 1 Study Guide