S_WH7-1++Assignment

Grade 7 Lesson 1 (1/04/2008) Introduction to Jewish Studies (Assignments) The assignments for the first lesson are to think briefly about the questions below. It is not necessary to spend a lot of time on the questions or to write out the answers except for maybe the last question so you don't forget. It's ok if you don't have answers to all the questions. They are only to get you thinking about the course and its contents.


 * Folkshul Web Page - spend a few minutes looking at some of the other web pages on the this web site.
 * History - How old is the history of the Jews?
 * Holidays - What is your favorite Jewish holiday?
 * Culture - Why do you like being Jewish?
 * Heroes/Heroines - Do you have any Jewish heroes or heroines?
 * 7th Grade Curriculum - (questions covered in other topics)
 * FAQs - Do you have to believe in God to be a good person?
 * Vocabulary - How would you define what it is to be Jewish?
 * Miscellaneous - What would you like to learn about this year?