Description
Tefillah, Jewish prayer, is at the heart of Jewish observance. And as Jews, we are asked to spend a significant amount of time involved in Tefillah. But for many, this time spent is underutilized and may lack the kind of deep and significant meaning that Tefillah can offer us. Many students, especially, struggle to find the meaning and purpose behind Tefillah. This course will provide students the opportunity to study sections of the Orthodox Siddur, focusing on a deep exploration of the meaning of particular prayers. Students will practice sensitivity awareness, reflection and introspection as they consider prayers of praise, petition and thanks, and connect the themes of these prayers to their own lives. Students will go beyond rote understandings to more powerfully connect and interface with prayer, ultimately creating an experience that is relevant, meaningful, and inspirational. This course will require 5 hours of student work each week.
Prerequisites
None
Course Objectives
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Details
Discipline:
Judaic Studies
Level:
High School Standard
Program:
OJSC
Grade:
8, 9, 10, 11, 12
When Offered:
Duration:
weeks
Lab Kit Purchase Required:
No
Accredited:
Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges
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