Our Parasha Project!

Hello Parents! We are knees deep in our 7th Grade Parasha Project. The purpose of this post is to keep you informed about the project, what it entails, what to be looking for at home, and how to facilitate your kids as they progress.  

Here is the link to the Parasha Project (this was handed out to the kids): PARASHA PROJECT

THE MISSION: 

The Torah is SO lofty, SO exalted and SO old that, especially at the age of 12, it can feel impenetrable. Our goal with the Parasha Project is to break down the barriers in order to empower the kids to engage with Torah and to recognize their scholarly power. As Jewish adults, the 7th Graders not only have the right to read Torah but also the right to be critical of it, to ask questions when they don't agree or understand, and to find personal meaning within the ancient text.  

Each student has a parasha (a portion) that will be read on the day of their B'nai Mitzvah. The portions are all unique and offer endless insight into Jewish history, philosophy and tradition.  Until the end of the year, the class will be looking deep into their parashot, and into the corresponding rabbinical commentary, to learn how the Torah is applicable to their individual lives in the modern world. 

A HEADS UP: this project is going to require homework.  In developing this project, we have set multiple deadlines and check-in dates to make sure that the kids are moving in the right direction, with focus and understanding. If the kids don't complete each task during class, they will have to finish at home. 

Please email me with any questions!  I will be keeping you posted on homework, due dates, and progress!

Morah Mikey