Grade 8: Antisemitism/Holocaust Notes

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 8 JS Antisemitism/Holocaust Presentation

This week we will dive into the origins of antisemitism. We will discuss prejudice, stereotypes, and discrimination.

 

Check out this article from the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance that discusses various spellings of the term antisemitism. The article discusses the implications of the term anti-semitism vs. antisemitism and the origins of its meaning.

https://www.holocaustremembrance.com/antisemitism/spelling-antisemitism

Grade 6: Jewish Life Cycle

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

Grade 7: Interpersonal Mitzvot

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

Grade 8: Current Event (Due: Tuesday 10/12)

This year students will be responsible for researching, analyzing, and presenting a current event in our Jewish Studies course.

Directions: Find an article either in the newspaper or online from a newspaper source. Examples include: CBC News, USA Today,  CTV News, Associated Press, The New York Times, Ynetnews Jerusalem Post, Haaretz, Times of Israel,  etc., or any other reputable national or local source. Read the article and fill out the statements or answer the questions below.

Please find and read about important issues that relate/connect to antisemitism.

Because this is a current events assignment, you are to choose an article that is no more than two weeks old from when the assignment is given.

Be prepared to discuss your article in class on the due date!

 

Please click the link below to access the current event template: 

Current Events Write Up Assignment Instructions

My special Item-הַחֵפֶץ הַמְּיֻחָד שֶׁלִּי

Dear grade 8 Hebrew Bet students,

As part of our introductin and a preparation for our new unit we will spend next few  on the project.

The due date for the project is October 8, most of the project we will do in class.

You can use these slides for the project but you are welcome to make your own slides.

בְּהַצְלָחָה

Morah Marina

ברוכים הבאים לשנת תשפ”ב

Shalom students and families,

The holidays of Tishrei are soon coming to an end and we are totally ready to get into a new and more consistent routine. In the following

Calendar and plans for the grade 7 Ivrit class, you will find the schedule and the activities planned in Hebrew for each month of the year.

Wishing you Chag Sameach and Moadim L’Simcha,

Morah Ruthie

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ברוכים הבאים לשנת תשפ”ב

Shalom students and families,

In a very short period of time since the beginning of  September, we have managed to start a new school year, to welcomed a new Hebrew year and even sat in our sukkot with our families and friends. Now, that the holidays of Tishrei are soon coming to an end, we are ready to get into a new and more consistent routine. In the following Calendar and plans for 8 Ivrit class, you will find the schedule and the activities planned in Hebrew for each month.

Chag Sameach and Moadim L’Simcha, Morah Ruthie

see you in class