Chai Committee Discussion of the J at MJDS by Toba Schaller https://padlet.com/tschaller/b07wn06r9mgzlvt1 Thinking about a specific MJDS Jewish experience you've had, answer the question below and respond to others. en-us 2020-08-21 00:15:44 UTC 2020-09-10 23:16:12 UTC hello@padlet.com 4th grade mock wedding for Lani Denny in 2019 linadreyfus https://padlet.com/tschaller/b07wn06r9mgzlvt1/wish/718499753 2020-09-03 16:16:37 UTC https://padlet.com/tschaller/b07wn06r9mgzlvt1/wish/718499753 Students worked for months planning every aspect of the wedding. From chuppah design to ceremony and everything in between. Students intertwined Jewish learning with STEM, writing, public speaking and other disciplines. linadreyfus https://padlet.com/tschaller/b07wn06r9mgzlvt1/wish/718501184 2020-09-03 16:16:55 UTC https://padlet.com/tschaller/b07wn06r9mgzlvt1/wish/718501184 Mock wedding was conducted in front of guests. linadreyfus https://padlet.com/tschaller/b07wn06r9mgzlvt1/wish/718506311 2020-09-03 16:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/tschaller/b07wn06r9mgzlvt1/wish/718506311 Immense pride and awe for the work that was put in by the students. The level of ownership they had over the "material" and the pure joy they had to be experience this hands on learning was beautiful. linadreyfus https://padlet.com/tschaller/b07wn06r9mgzlvt1/wish/718508385 2020-09-03 16:18:30 UTC https://padlet.com/tschaller/b07wn06r9mgzlvt1/wish/718508385 In this instance, students and parents were able to see how the Jewish and general studies curriculum could be woven together, and how each subject individually leaves room for experimentation and skill mastery. Whether it was developing a model for the chuppah design, or learning aspects of the ceremony, students approached the discovery and learning process in a similar way. linadreyfus https://padlet.com/tschaller/b07wn06r9mgzlvt1/wish/718518342 2020-09-03 16:20:44 UTC https://padlet.com/tschaller/b07wn06r9mgzlvt1/wish/718518342 Making Siddurim (I think this was 2nd grade) elliegettinger https://padlet.com/tschaller/b07wn06r9mgzlvt1/wish/720935736 2020-09-04 14:18:37 UTC https://padlet.com/tschaller/b07wn06r9mgzlvt1/wish/720935736 elliegettinger https://padlet.com/tschaller/b07wn06r9mgzlvt1/wish/720937471 The project took place with parents. We created a cover for a siddur. I am not sure if this was the same time or a different one, we came together to see what morning tefilah looked like]]> 2020-09-04 14:19:07 UTC https://padlet.com/tschaller/b07wn06r9mgzlvt1/wish/720937471 elliegettinger https://padlet.com/tschaller/b07wn06r9mgzlvt1/wish/720940447 It sounded directed and joyous. Mara led the service--there were of course squirrelly kids, but it was great to see their mastery of so many prayers.]]> 2020-09-04 14:20:01 UTC https://padlet.com/tschaller/b07wn06r9mgzlvt1/wish/720940447 elliegettinger https://padlet.com/tschaller/b07wn06r9mgzlvt1/wish/720943987 Immersive for my kid and connected to tunes and prayers that I know and my parents and grandparents would have sung as well. I thought that Mara did wonderful job of interweaving multiple denominational paths]]> 2020-09-04 14:20:58 UTC https://padlet.com/tschaller/b07wn06r9mgzlvt1/wish/720943987 Kabbalat Torah Ceremony mlkatch42 https://padlet.com/tschaller/b07wn06r9mgzlvt1/wish/731495910 2020-09-09 15:10:47 UTC https://padlet.com/tschaller/b07wn06r9mgzlvt1/wish/731495910 Early childhood students participate in a ceremony to receive mini torah scrolls as a start to their Jewish learning. They are led into the ceremony with 8th grade students and receive their scrolls and a blessing. Family and friends are welcome. mlkatch42 https://padlet.com/tschaller/b07wn06r9mgzlvt1/wish/731499793 2020-09-09 15:11:30 UTC https://padlet.com/tschaller/b07wn06r9mgzlvt1/wish/731499793 It somewhat sounds like Shabbat sing - lots of singing - blessings and many voices as the room is typically packed. mlkatch42 https://padlet.com/tschaller/b07wn06r9mgzlvt1/wish/731516177 2020-09-09 15:14:24 UTC https://padlet.com/tschaller/b07wn06r9mgzlvt1/wish/731516177 It felt pretty special and sweet to see the younger children begin their MJDS journey standing beside those whose MJDS journey is nearing an end. Lots of love and excitement for what is to come. mlkatch42 https://padlet.com/tschaller/b07wn06r9mgzlvt1/wish/731521737 2020-09-09 15:15:24 UTC https://padlet.com/tschaller/b07wn06r9mgzlvt1/wish/731521737 elliegettinger https://padlet.com/tschaller/b07wn06r9mgzlvt1/wish/732626372 It was both spiritual, engaging, and provided the kids with a great base for future Jewish practice.]]> 2020-09-09 18:40:33 UTC https://padlet.com/tschaller/b07wn06r9mgzlvt1/wish/732626372 Junior K Refugees Exploration elliegettinger https://padlet.com/tschaller/b07wn06r9mgzlvt1/wish/735017712 2020-09-10 13:59:23 UTC https://padlet.com/tschaller/b07wn06r9mgzlvt1/wish/735017712 So many layers, meeting families and individuals, really probing the Jewish idea of "Knowing the Stranger." elliegettinger https://padlet.com/tschaller/b07wn06r9mgzlvt1/wish/735019038 2020-09-10 13:59:37 UTC https://padlet.com/tschaller/b07wn06r9mgzlvt1/wish/735019038 It sounded like LOTS of questions and lots of reading. I think Gev Wolfe set the tone by opening the kids to this unit by exploring stories and giving them space to ask their questions elliegettinger https://padlet.com/tschaller/b07wn06r9mgzlvt1/wish/735022807 2020-09-10 14:00:17 UTC https://padlet.com/tschaller/b07wn06r9mgzlvt1/wish/735022807 Warm, full of empathy and caring; it has been amazing to see the tentacles of this project. 3 years later, my kid still refers back to it. elliegettinger https://padlet.com/tschaller/b07wn06r9mgzlvt1/wish/735031288 2020-09-10 14:01:52 UTC https://padlet.com/tschaller/b07wn06r9mgzlvt1/wish/735031288 This was a combined force of Student-owned learning, plus taking a tired tradition (Folk Fair) and creating something vibrant based on both the Jewish value of Tikkun Olam and building something global and engaging. elliegettinger https://padlet.com/tschaller/b07wn06r9mgzlvt1/wish/735037974 2020-09-10 14:03:03 UTC https://padlet.com/tschaller/b07wn06r9mgzlvt1/wish/735037974 Every Shabbat sing starting from when my nieces were there. https://padlet.com/tschaller/b07wn06r9mgzlvt1/wish/737207019 2020-09-10 23:15:00 UTC https://padlet.com/tschaller/b07wn06r9mgzlvt1/wish/737207019 https://padlet.com/tschaller/b07wn06r9mgzlvt1/wish/737208618 Sharyl Paley

It was warm and filled with energy.  A community of family and friends sitting together. ]]> 2020-09-10 23:16:12 UTC https://padlet.com/tschaller/b07wn06r9mgzlvt1/wish/737208618