KITAH ZAYIN (7th)

 Embracing Jewish Adulthood: Act like a Jew, think like a Jew, speak like a Jew

TOPICS:

Practical Judaism, Jewish text study, Modern Hebrew, Tefillah, Tikkun Olam

SCHEDULE:

Wednesdays: 4-7:00 PM

BIG IDEAS:

• As we approach B’nai Mitzvah, we need to consider how to live a Conservative, Jewish life.

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS:

• What does it mean to be a Conservative Jew?

• What do Conservative Jews need to know?

• What do Conservative Jews need to be able to do?

OBJECTIVES:

Students will learn how to…

• Speak rudimentary Modern Hebrew.

• Ask thoughtful questions about how they can apply their Jewish learning to their lives.

• Observe Judaism at home, focusing on the practicalities of celebrating Jewish holidays, hanging mezuzot, wearing Tallit and Tefillin, and keeping Kosher.

Students will understand…

• The Conservative movement’s stance on key issues.

• How to think like a Conservative Jew through learning Jewish texts and applying Jewish wisdom to make Modern Day decisions.

• That Hebrew is the language of the global Jewish people, as well as the language used in Israel and for prayer and study.

• How to act like a Conservative Jew through performing mitzvot and Tikkun Olam for the community.

Students will believe that…

• Performing mitzvot with and for others is an obligation that also enriches your life and your connection to the community.

• Jewish texts can give us guidance as we make decisions about how to lead our lives.

• Learning Hebrew is a way of strengthening your connection to the global Jewish community and to Medinat Yisrael.

• Participating in Jewish holidays and rituals is meaningful.