//This week students have been exploring the crucifixion of Jesus and the impact of this historical event with regards to the rise of antisemitism. Next week we will begin to discuss the rise of antisemitism in Europe as we dive deeper into the Spanish Inquisition.
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//Each week, a student from each class will compose a D’var Torah and present it to their peers. This year, students in grade 7 and grade 8 will also be reading and analyzing the corresponding Haftarah selections.
What is a D’var Torah?
A D’var Torah (a word of Torah) is a discussion or explanation based on the weekly parsha. The D’var Torah provides a brief summary and analysis of a lesson or interesting interpretation regarding the weekly Torah portion.
The Haftarah portion is a selection from the book of Prophets (Nevi’im). The Haftarah portion is read on Shabbat after the conclusion of the Torah reading. Although the Torah reading cycle is read in chronological order (following the Five Books of Moses), the Haftarah portions are selected in a different manner. Each week the Haftarah portion selected shares a common theme or genre with the Torah portion for that given week.
Assignment: Each student will create a D’var Torah for an assigned portion that will be shared with their peers during the correlating Thursday tefillah service. Students will practice their public speaking skills and actively engage in Torah study. This assignment will count towards your grade for both Language Arts and Jewish Studies rubrics.
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D’var Torah Assignment (Including Haftarah Extension)
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Click here to access the example:
Washerstein D’var Torah Example
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//Each week, a student from each class will compose a D’var Torah and present it to their peers.
What is a D’var Torah?
A D’var Torah (a word of Torah) is a discussion or explanation based on the weekly parsha. The D’var Torah provides a brief summary and analysis of a lesson or interesting interpretation regarding the weekly Torah portion.
Assignment: Each student will create a D’var Torah for an assigned portion that will be shared with their peers during the correlating Thursday tefillah service. Students will practice their public speaking skills and actively engage in Torah study. This assignment will count towards your grade for both Language Arts and Jewish Studies rubrics.
Click here to access the assignment:
Washerstein D’var Torah Assignment
Click here to access the D’var Torah example:
Click here to access the example:
Washerstein D’var Torah Example
Click here to access the D’var Torah schedule:
//Hello Hebrew Aleph students,
If you didn’t finish your work in class please finish it at home:
prepare a slideshow ( in each page: word + picture + sentence) with the new vocabulary that we studied today:
| מְנַהֵל | חָכָם | מְסַפֵּר | מַכִּיר |
| זְהִירוּת | נָסַע | רַעֲיוֹן | עָשִׁיר |
| לְדַבֵּר | אֲבָל | זְהִירִים | לְדַעְתִּי |
//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:
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//As we continue our discussion of antisemitism, students will spend time analyzing the documentary Defamation. This documentary examines various perceptions of antisemitism around the world (Israeli, American, Polish, etc.) Through their analysis, students will be able to quickly determine that not everyone shares the same viewpoints in regard to antisemitism.
Students will be asked to take notes and respond to four analysis questions as they watch.
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//Hello Hebrew Aleph students,
If you didn’t finish your work in class please finish it at home:
prepare a slideshow ( in each page: word + picture + sentence) with the new vocabulary that we studied today:
| לַחֲזֹר | לִנְסֹעַ |
| רְשׁוּת | צָעִיר |
| כְּלָלִים | צָרִיךְ |
Once your done share it with me!
See you tomorrow 🙂
//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
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 Template
Jewish Values Project Graphic Organizer (Planner)
//Hello Hebrew Aleph students,
I you didn’t finish your work in class please finish it at home:
prepare a slideshow ( in each page: word + picture + sentence) with the new vocabulary that we studied today:
ביקור
לבקר
צבא
צבר
טיול
קצין
Once your done share it with me!
See you tomorrow 🙂
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