Jewish Studies 12-3
Welcome to JS 12-3!
This year we will learn about:
Unit I. The Development of dt lray dxez--Tradition and Transmission
Unit II. Women and Judaism: Issues and Challenges
Unit III. minrd oia l`xyi: Jews and Non-Jews
Course policies and grading rubric
Assignments:
9 Sept, Read and sign "Course policies and grading rubric", due: 10 Sept
Complete assignment on Shema Due:
11 Sept, Download Rambam's Introduction to Mishnah Torah in English, due: 12 Sept
12 Sept, Topic due for first paper; begin research for sources
15 Sept, Complete assignment on Introduction to the Mishnah Torah
15 Sept, Read and highlight/summarize article: Authority of the Rabbinate, to be prepared to discuss this next class, due: 17 Sept
18 Sept, Write a short bio on Abravanel, due: 19 Sept
22 Sept, Research in Library
25 September, sources due Paper 1
25 Sept, Read and present a summary of "Obeying the Sages" by Nehama Leibowitz, from her Studies in Devarim, pages 168-174. Due: 26 Sept
2 Oct, Read passages from Shabbat, Berakhot and Megillah.
6 October, detailed outline and introductory paragraph of Paper 1 due
6 Oct, Complete worksheet for Menahot 29b , due: 10 Oct
Work on rough draft
10 Oct, Complete worksheet for Rosh Hashanna 2:8 & 2:9 , due: 17 Oct
Work on rough draft
17 Oct, Rough draft due Paper 1
Baba Metzia 59a/59b
20 Oct, Complete two sheets on the midrashim from the Mekhilta from pages 15-18 in the Sourcebook, due: 24 Oct
30 Oct, Read, highlight and write questions for: Not In Heaven, pages 23a-23f in sourcebook, due: 3 Nov
30 Oct, Paper 1 due
6 Nov, Primary research in library
7 Nov, Quiz: Unit 1: Torah sh'baal peh, open book and open notes
Monday, 3 November, topic due for Paper 2
Begin the second unit "Women and Judaism"
4 Nov, Read the assigned Biblical texts with Rashi and complete sections 1-8 on the worksheet, due: 5 Nov
Wednesday, 12 November, sources due for Paper 2
13 Nov, Obtain the remaining Biblical sources with Rashi listed on the worksheet, due: 14 Nov
Write "10 Questions You Always Wanted to Ask an Orthodox Woman, due:
Read two handouts and answer questions on worksheet, due:
Guest speaker
Write an analysis of Mishlei 31:10-31, How is the woman of valor portrayed? due:
Quiz on selected Biblical passages dealing with Women and Judaism
Read Encyclopedia Judaica article on "Women" due:
Monday, 17 November, detailed outline and introductory paragraph of paper 2 due
13 Nov, Write "10 Questions You Always Wanted to Ask an Orthodox Woman, due: 19 Nov
Monday, 24 November, rough draft due
Tuesday, 25 Nov, Mrs. Cheryl Epstein will be our guest speaker
2-3 Dec, Analysis of Proverbs 30:10-31
Friday, 5 December, Paper 2 due
12 Dec, Topic due Paper 3
23 Dec, Sources due for Paper 3--we will spend the double period in the library searching for primary sources
5 Jan, Quiz on Friday, 9 Jan
7 Jan, Detailed outline and introductory paragraph for Paper 3 due.
Read "The Jewish and the Christian Messiah" by Joseph Klausner (sourcebook 44-49) and complete worksheet, due:
10 Jan, Rough draft due Paper 3
Read "Israel and the Nations: Judaism on Jesus", pages 50-53 in the Sourcebook and complete the worksheet, due:
10 Questions I Always Wanted to Ask a Catholic Priest;
complete worksheet for the movie "Disputation", due:
Guest speaker
17 Jan, Paper 3 due
Complete worksheet for class discussion, due:
21 Jan, Pastor Paul Karlberg from
Proclamation Presbyterian Church will be our guest speaker.
Please read: PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN AMERICA
A BRIEF HISTORY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN AMERICA
VISION
Quizzes:
Quiz, open book and open notebook.
9 Jan, Quiz on selected Biblical passages dealing with Women and Judaism
*Test make-up is held during break and lunch in room 206. Do not bring anything to test make-up except a writing utensil, unless you are informed otherwise.
Papers:
Paper 1: Thursday, 30 October 2008
A. Friday, 12 September, topic due.
B. Wednesday, 24 September, sources due.
C. Monday, 6 October, detailed outline and introductory paragraph of paper due.
D. Friday, 17 October, rough draft due.
E. Thursday, 30 October, Paper 1 due.
Paper 2: Friday, 5 December 2008
A. Monday, 3 November, topic due.
B. Tuesday, 11 November, sources must be on 3x5 or 4x6 cards and photocopies due.
C. Monday, 17 November, detailed outline and introductory paragraph of paper due.
D. Monday, 24 November, rough draft due.
E. Friday, 5 December, Paper 2 due.
Paper 3: Tuesday, 27 January 2009
A. Friday, 12 December, topic due.
B. Tuesday, 23 December, sources must be on 3x5 or 4x6 cards and photocopies due.
C. Tuesday, 6 January, detailed outline and introductory paragraph of paper due.
D. Friday, 13 January, rough draft due.
E. Tuesday, 17 January, Paper 3 due.
Assignment aides:
For general information on Judaism: My Jewish Learning
The Talmud, The Steinsaltz Edition, A Reference Guide by Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz, Random House, New York, 1989 Read: The Layout of a Talmud Page, pages 48-59. (Available in the Library)
A Page from the Babylonian Talmud
Introduction to Mishnah Torah by the Rambam, in English
Babylonian Talmud in English (incomplete)
The complete Rashi on the Internet
Once you chose the chapter of the Torah, click on that chapter. Then, in the upper right hand corner of the page it says Show Rashi's Commentary.
Please feel free to email me srazin@jbha.org if you have any questions, comments or concerns.
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