In Hebrew we are using new vocabulary by creating animated movies with Hebrew voice overs. It encourages students to develop their language proficiency. Here are some videos produced by my dear students:
Grade 7-8 Hebrew Videos
////Grade 8: WWI/Treaty of Versailles Assignment
//Students are being asked to complete a reading comprehension/two viewpoints graphic organizer assignment. This assignment is based on the WWI/Treaty of Versailles note packet that we have spent the last four classes reviewing. We have been focusing on discussing these events from varying perspectives. When we return from the break, our class will examine the rise of Hitler.
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Open in new tab Grade 7: Gemilut Hasadim
//This week in Grade 7 Jewish Studies we discussed the importance of gemilut hasadim. Students were able to come up with real-life examples of their own acts of loving kindness. Furthermore, students distinguished the difference between gemilut hasadim and tzedakah.
Students will be completing their Gemilut Hasadim Analysis Assignment. This assignment will be due on Wednesday, January 11th, 2022.
Our class came up with a challenge list to see how many acts of loving kindness we could incorporate into our lives within a week. Here is the list that our class brainstormed:
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מה אני אוהב/ת לעשות בזמני החופשי? What grade 7 Ivrit students like to do in their free time?
//Grades 6-8: Yad B’Yad Initiative Update (Zoom with Michael Levin Base)
//Today our middle school students had a Zoom session with lone soldiers and banot sheiruts in Israel. We spoke to both a soldier and a bat sheirut in order better understand how the Michael Levin Base supports them while they are defending/volunteering for the Jewish people. This was a wonderful chance for our students to ask questions and get to know these important heroes. These individuals shared their stories, answered questions, and shared their love for Israel. We hope to partner with the Michael Levin Base in future mitzvah endeavors.
A “lone soldier” is a soldier in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) with no family in Israel to support him or her – a new immigrant, a volunteer from abroad, an orphan, or an individual from a broken home. Today there are over 7,000 lone soldiers serving in the IDF, many of whom struggle to fulfill their most basic needs.
A “lone bat sherut” is a young woman with no family in Israel to support her, who has chosen to provide national service in Israel rather than join the army. This type of service can include volunteering in the areas of special education, hospitals, geriatric and nursing homes, health clinics, teens at risk, environmentalism, and other related non-profit organizations. There are currently hundreds of lone b’not sheirut volunteering in Israel.
Extra resources Level 2
//Extra resource- Hebrew level 1
//Here are some great resources Level 1- For extra practice!
Grade 8: Treaty of Versailles Guided Notes
//How could the Holocaust happen?
As we continue to study and analyze the various components of the Grade 8 Jewish Studies curriculum, this week we are beginning to set up the Holocaust. Rather than diving directly into the start of the Holocaust, the Grade 8 class is learning about WWI. This foundation will play a very important role in understanding the historical context in which the Holocaust begins.
Attached you will find the WWI/Treaty of Versailles Presentation and Guided Notes Packet. This will be useful for any students that missed any of the notes during class. Students should be reviewing their notes throughout the week.
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Grade 7 visit to Yam Hamelach
//My Ivrit group has prepared beautiful projects on Cospaces to conclude all we have learned on – ים המלח Yam Hamelach.
Here are some of the projects:
Maya
Adam:
Sacha
Ariel:
Joel:
Grade 8 visits Haifa
//In Hebrew class we continued our visit to the north of Israel. Grade 8 students prepared slide presentations to summarize everything they have learned about Haifa.
Here are some examples of their work:
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