Sinai 7th Grade: 1/25/2015

Thanks to Loren Israel (Kayla's Dad), who taught the 7th grade class,  last week, as I was out of town for my Father's 89th birthday.

Here was the itinerary for that session on 1/25/15:

10-11AM:  Torah Aura with Loren!

Loren presented situations where the students engaged in discussions about context, principles, ethics, and best choices based upon the You Be The Judge materials.

You Be the Judge books pose real-life situations and their Jewish answers. These legal cases are perfect as part of family or Shabbat programs, as the trigger to fun class discussions, equally usable at the dinner table and in the classroom. Here are three chances to share values, discuss ethics, and take a first look into the Talmud, the codes, and the wisdom of the Jewish legal process.

Each of these cases is drawn from the headlines. Here are real or realistic ethical problems that are submitted to the test of Jewish law in order to find “the right solution.” This book contains more than fifty cases and the Jewish responses to each case.

http://www.torahaura.com/item_You_Be_the_Judge_Book_One.aspx

11-11:30AM:  Facts About Israel

    ▪    Reviewed the lists of facts with the students. 
    ▪    Asked them to comment on them. 
    ▪    Did they know about these facts?
    ▪    What did they think of them?
    ▪    Did it change their viewpoints or perceptions on Israel one way or another?

11:30AM - 12PM:  Timeline of Historical Events in Israel

    ▪    Reviewed highlights on the timeline with the students.

    ▪    Shared historical context.

    ▪    Asked for comments, questions, and information about these events.

12 - 12:30PM:  Music With Mark