6th Grade: Important Upcoming Dates and More!

Jewish Studies Update

In our last few lessons, we’ve continued learning about antisemitism. Students have explored the long history of hatred and discrimination against Jews, and learned how anti-Judaism, a religious prejudice, was transformed in the nineteenth century into antisemitism, a form of racism. Learning about the development of antisemitism will provide students with important context for the worldview of the Nazis when we begin to learn about the Holocaust. It will also help students recognize and understand the impact of stereotypes and myths about Jews that persist today.

On our last day of class, we played a Hanukkah trivia game (kahoot!) to test our knowledge and learn a few new things about the holiday. Your can play our Hanukkah Kahoot! here.

Family Interview Project Presentations

When we return from break, I will be emailing presentation date signups. The presentations will be during Yachad 1/13-1/25. Families are encouraged (but not required) to attend. More info to follow once the presentation schedule is finalized.

Upcoming 6th Grade Dates

1/13-1/25 Family Interview Presentations during Yachad (presentation date signup will be emailed when we return from break)

Saturday, 3/7 at 11:30am B’Nei Mitzvah Family Meeting

Friday, 3/27 at 5:00pm 6th Grade KSBY Shabbat service, dinner, and an activity to follow- a great time to socialize and get to know each other!

Tuesday, 4/21 at 6:15pm, 6th grade led Tekes Yom Hashoah

Wednesday, 5/13 at 6:30pm B’Nei Mitzvah Family Meeting

We’re still organizing a date for Holocaust survivors to come speak to students as well as a field trip to the Museum of Jewish heritage. We will update you as soon as we’ve finalized those dates. We already have some speakers lined up but if there is a member of your family or someone in your community who is a Holocaust survivor, please reach out to me if they are interested in speaking: lherman@cbebk.org