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If not now, when?

01/24/2020 02:48:54 PM

Jan24

Cynthia Singer

SInce we started back to class in January, we began our new unit called, If Not Now, When? These words are part of Pirkei Avot 1:14 and are attributed to Hillel. We studied Pirkei Avot 1:15: “Say little and do much.” Then we listened to a story by Yiddish writer,  I.L. Peretz called, If Not Higher. The story is a very interesting one about a rabbi’s anonymous acts of gemilut chasadim. Then we discussed the words of Rabbi Tarfon...Read more...

Now Interviewing!

12/30/2019 10:14:34 PM

Dec30

Seventh graders studied Pirkei Avot 4:18 and learned about being a good friend. They also discussed Pirkei Avot 2:4 and discussed the importance of having empathy and not jumping to conclusions. One of their favorite ways to process the material is by performing skits where they interview each other about the qualities we are focusing on in class. I am impressed with the verbal and creative abilities these students possess!

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07/20/2019 11:02:06 PM

Jul20

Welcome to 7th Grade Torah at Beth Tikvah. Here you will find the week to week information on what our students are learning and doing in our class. Please come back regularly to stay up to date.

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