Category: Jewish Studies

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 keywords/phrases
• Looking up unfamiliar vocabulary terms
• Taking notes/jotting down ideas while reading (annotation)
• Answering questions in complete sentences (referencing the text)

Click the link below to access the reading/questions:

Brit Milah Textual Analysis

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 with 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 a discussion.

Mishpacha Project Assignment/Rubric

Mishpacha Graphic Organizer

Due Dates

Assigned: Wednesday, October 6th

Part 1-Interview due October 18th (Check-in)

Part 2- Hebrew Name Research due October 22nd (Check-in)

Part 3- Presentation due October 25th (Presentations Begin)

Final presentations begin Tuesday, October 25th, 2021

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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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 10/5: Project assigned 

Tuesday 10/12: Check-in #1 (Five values must be picked)

Monday 10/18: Check-in #2 (Review Google Slideshow progress)

Monday 10/25: Presentations begin

Resources:

Jewish Values Project Instructions

Jewish Values Project Example

Jewish Values Project Template

Jewish Values Project Graphic Organizer (Planner)

This week we have begun to launch into our Jewish Life Cycle! Students will spend 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 devices. Please note that this document is a living tool, which will be changed and updated regularly.

Grade 6 Jewish Life Cycle Slideshow

Feel free to use this digital mind mapping tool to brainstorm life cycle events.

Jewish Life Cycle Digital Mind Map

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 devices. Please note that this document is a living tool, which will be changed and updated regularly.

Grade 7 Jewish Studies Slideshow