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Zayin Class (7th Grade)
Zayin Class -- 7th Grade
Meets 1 Day a Week -- Tuesdays from 4:00-6:00 p.m.
The Program
Students will continue to develop their Hebrew language skills as they master the Torah and Shabbat services. They will learn about Mishnah (Pirkei Avot) and midrash in order to understand how the Torah inspired the development of commentary and related literature. Students will discuss modern day life decisions and will debate the Jewish Law perspective on them, with the use of text study.
Students will learn about Jewish History based on their own personal family history. Zayin class students will learn about Jewish communities around the world and in Israel throughout history. Students will engage in discussions on the theme of Jewish Identity, as well as reflect on how Judaism can inform one’s daily choices and actions. Students will learn about Torah commentary, through Rashi, and then learn to craft their own commentary on a given Torah text.
Key Competencies
- Torah/Mishnah: Examine their own lives and seek personal meaning in Torah and Pirkei Avot and related text.
- Define the meaning of living Jewishly, related to acts of Tzedakkah (Righteous Giving) and Tikkun Olam (Repairing the World). Find meaning through different exegesis tools. Write and present a D’var Torah.
- Prayers: Demonstrate mastery of the Tefillot (Prayers) and B’rachot (Blessings) for Torah and Shabbat services, including their purpose, meanings and origins. Lead Kiddush in Kabbalat Shabbat and the Torah Service.
- Hebrew: Continue the study of Hebrew language, both as a modern means of expression and as a vehicle for prayer. Explore how Hebrew roots, suffixes and prefixes to find meaning in Jewish text and prayers. Understand the importance of Hebrew in Jewish Life.
- Jewish History/Israel: Learn the History of Sephardic and Ashkenazi Jewish Communities, the Haskalah, and the Birth of the Modern State of Israel; reflect on how Judaism has evolved over time. Discuss and participate in making ethical choices using Jewish values as a lens. Actively participate in Shabbat morning services, reflecting on how Jewish History and our diverse traditions impact our lives today.
Mon, April 19 2021
7 Iyyar 5781
Upcoming Events
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Thursday ,
AprApril 22 , 2021
Thursday, Apr 22nd 7:00p to 8:30p
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Sunday ,
AprApril 25 , 2021Women's Group
Sunday, Apr 25th 10:30a to 11:30a
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Sunday ,
AprApril 25 , 2021Israeli Film Club -- "Is That You?" & "On the Map"
Sunday, Apr 25th 8:00p to 9:00p
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Wednesday ,
AprApril 28 , 2021Adult Education -- "Pirkei Avot -- Ethics of Our Sages"
Wednesday, Apr 28th 4:00p to 5:30p
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Saturday ,
MayMay 1 , 2021PJC's "Got Talent" Gala
Motzei Shabbat, May 1st 8:45p to 11:00p
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Tuesday ,
MayMay 11 , 2021Soup Kitchen Meals to CSA
Tuesday, May 11th (All day)
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Wednesday ,
MayMay 12 , 2021Adult Education -- "Pirkei Avot -- Ethics of Our Sages"
Wednesday, May 12th 4:00p to 5:30p
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Thursday ,
MayMay 13 , 2021Board meeting
Thursday, May 13th 7:30p to 9:30p
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Sunday ,
MayMay 16 , 2021Rosenberg Torah Dedication
Sunday, May 16th 1:00p to 3:00p
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Wednesday ,
MayMay 19 , 2021Adult Education -- "Pirkei Avot -- Ethics of Our Sages"
Wednesday, May 19th 4:00p to 5:30p