INTRODUCTORY JEWISH STUDIES:
ETHICS FOR EIGHTH GRADERS: DILEMMAS OF JEWISH
IDENTITY
What makes a person Jewish? How do Jews view stem cell research? Do Jews believe in organ transplants? What is a woman's role in Judaism? These and many other interesting topics will be explored from a Jewish perspective with lots of discussion, trigger films and fascinating readings.
INTERMEDIATE JEWISH STUDIES:
CRITICAL JEWISH ISSUES
A timely examination of critical issues facing the Jewish people today. Major topics include the current situation in the Middle East, the present situation of the Jewish community in America, the Holocaust and the State of Israel. Films, guest speakers and debates are integrated into this course.
ADVANCED JEWISH STUDIES:
THE JEWISH ARTS: DRAMATIC, CULINARY, FINE AND MUSICAL
A hands-on course that includes theater, cooking, art and music, all with a Jewish theme. (Grades 10-12 only)
HEBREW LANGUAGE PROGRAM:
HEBREW REGENTS III [Tuesdays AND Thursdays]
The third year course in Hebrew language that culminates with the New York State Regents examination, for which the successful student receives three years of high school language credit. The course meets until the Regents exam is given in June [date TBA]. Entrance to this class is contingent upon prior study and an appropriate score on the placement examination.
JEWISH LIFE EXPERIENCE
Credit may be awarded for 2 hours/week of participation
in a structured Jewish life experience of at least 28 weeks duration
or its equivalent. This may include formal synagogue programs or an
Israel study program. The program of study must focus on Jewish life,
must be approved IN ADVANCE by the Epstein School director and the
Education Committee and must be structured in terms of goals and achievement.
Jewish Life Experience credit may be used only once.
