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Jewish Ethics 11-3
B’ruchim Habaim! This semester’s Jewish Studies curriculum will focus on the study of Jewish Ethics. Through our study of traditional Jewish sources, we will look at the foundation of Jewish ethics, how we determine rules of morality, and the processes by which Jews make ethical decisions. We’ll look at how these processes differ among the various movements of Judaism, and how they are applied in a variety of situations. However this course is much more than a theoretical exercise – through journaling we will grapple with our own ethics, and challenge ourselves as we strive to grow as moral Jews and human beings.
This course is divided into three specific units: Unit I: The Foundation of Jewish Ethics, Unit II: Homosexuality: Jewish Views and Information, and Unit III: The Sanctity of Life and Jewish Bio-ethics.
Helene Krupnick
Journal Assignments are due most Fridays beginning this Friday 2/1/08.
Check this journaling link to keep track of the upcoming topics and due dates!
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Due 5/23 - Final Journal Assignment - Organ Donation
(Read the linked t'shuva to help you clarify your opinion.)
Due 3/14 - Current Events Report: Ethical Issue/Dilemma in the news - Summarize the issue, then choose a side and explain your rationale in 2-3 paragraphs..
3/6/ - Journaling assignment for 3/6 is NOT due. We're going to hold off on journaling for 3/6 & 3/14. Instead see assignment above.
Due 2/13 - Quiz - It will cover the 1st page of your sourcebook. You should be able to translate and explain the texts. If you think you could use extra help to prepare, I will be available Monday (F day) lunch, but only outdoors (I have outdoor duty!) and Tuesday (A day) break and lunch (look for me in the middle school office).
Due 2/11 - Journal Assignment #2 (see link for topic)
Due 2/4 - "Introducing Yourself"
Due 2/1 - your "contract" and Journal Assignment #1
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"ABOLISH CH[ILD] SLAVERY!!" in English and Yiddish, probably taken during May 1, 1909 labor parade in New York City. 
