![]() ![]() What else needs to be said? Can Jews? Should Jews? Would Jews? Rabbi Alex will challenge your assumptions and help you explore the shouldas, wouldas, and couldas of Jewish living. Jewish Taboo: Sex, Drugs, and Rock & Roll – Rabbi Alex Greenbaum Together, we will learn about how the sages designed their pages to discuss the world around them and design our own digital versions with the basics of HTML and CSS! Long before the World Wide Web came to be, rabbis and Jewish scholars were creating texts that act a lot like websites-creating connections and “links” between Torah, other writing, and their everyday lives. Winter Trimester Dates: December 2, 9 16 January 6, 20, 27 and February 3, 10ĭigi-Tal(mud): Jewish Coding before the WWW – Alex Malanych But what does it mean to affirm a commitment to the Jewish People? What do we want that to look like for ourselves and what is expected of us? Explore the questions you have about Jewish life and the commitments you want to make now and in the future about your Jewish identity. But how do we do this? In the age of social media and being socially pressured among our peers, how can we navigate the tension between being liked and doing what’s right? Are they mutually exclusive? 10th Grade: Being a Jewish AdultĬonfirmation constitutes an individual and group affirmation of commitment to the Jewish people. Judaism teaches us to celebrate each individual’s uniqueness and affirm their divine worth. Hence, we are obligated to treat everyone with respect. Because humanity was created in the image of G-d, b’tzelem Elohim, we show disrespect for G-d when we show disrespect to our fellow human beings. The Torah commands us: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself” (Leviticus 19:18). 9th Grade: Mister Rogers Neighborhood – Barak Naveh Core LearningĨth Grade: Identity & Intersectionality – Hannah Kalsonĭiversity, empowerment, and people finding the confidence to be their full and true selves by making their own rules is a growing trend. But what is a Jewish joke, who can make it, and what impact, if any, does it have on us as Jews? Dive into the vast world of skits, songs, and reactions that make up Jewish SNL. The show boasts a Jewish creator, Jewish writers and cast members, and plenty of Jewish material. Saturday Night Live has been making people laugh for decades. The Ethics of Auschwitz – Rabbi Jessica & Rabbi AlexĪ dying Nazi soldier asks a Jew in a concentration camp for forgiveness? 53 distinguished men and women respond to this question. In this elective we will explore just where some of our fashion trends come from and what Judaism has to say about our strongest suit. It has been said that clothes make the person-while you might disagree, clothing has certainly been an important part of what makes Jews recognizably Jewish. Students will leave class each night with a clearer understanding of why we are where we are and how we got there! Electives (Weeks 4-8) This class will go back in time to show, from a historical perspective (and often a Jewish perspective), what caused the events we are dealing with today. But, understanding history, can help you sort out and process the information. Often, these headlines and stories are hard to understand and even harder to put into perspective. The world seems to be changing so fast and we are inundated with headlines online, on our phones and on television. ![]() ![]() Memes are everywhere, ready to instantly make you laugh! Let’s explore the power and meaning of memes in today’s digital culture, touching on the topics of stereotypes, identity, and culture. We will explore the core issues in this Presidential election and connect them to Jewish values and ethics. This slice of the electorate is more ethnically and racially diverse than older generations, is more accepting of same-sex marriage and gender fluidity, and believes government should be doing more to solve Americans’ problems. One in 10 eligible voters will be members of Gen Z (aged 18 to 23 at the time of the election), up from just four percent in 2016. Pssst, have you heard? There’s a presidential election happening in 2020, and the youngest generation of voters is expected to play a key role in who assumes the Oval Office. Jewish Sports Hall of Fame of Western PAįall Trimester Dates: October 7, 14,21,28 and November 4, 11, 18.AgeWell at the JCC South Hills + J Cafe.We’re Hiring! Become an Educator today!.Steel City Showdown Obstacle Course Race.Bring Sofa Spirituality to My Community.
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