Sixth Grade
Sixth Grade
- Study and develop an understanding of the Prophets and their writings
- Explore history through the journey of the Jewish people from the beginning of the Diaspora to the present day, and the archeology surrounding the Middle Ages.
- Use the information learned about Jewish history to add to their timeline.
- Read adventure series books that relate to the period of Jewish history that they are studying, choosing their own paths for these adventure stories.
- Develop connections to the words of Torah and God through understanding the meanings of covenant and prayer.
- Explore contemporary Jewish issues from historical and modern-day perspectives.
- Make connections between past and present actions to formulate values.
- Understand that historically different religions have provided compelling interpretations of meaning and purpose in life.
- Understand the history of the different branches of Judaism.
- Begin to identify with great Jewish personalities and the concept of Tikkun Olam (repairing the world) one person at a time.
Sat, September 7 2024 4 Elul 5784