3/27 Life cycle observances: Adulthood, bar mitzvah/bat mitzvah Read: 1. Segal 297-299. 2. Go to the My Jewish Learning site, and read the three overview articles on “Bar/Bat Mitzvah,” “History of Bar/Bat Mizvah and Confirmation,” and “Contemporary Issues in Bar/Bat Mitzvah” (for links, see sidebar on the left). Website: http://www.myjewishlearning.com/life/Life_Events/BarBat_Mitzvah.shtml?LFLE Presentation, Section 1: Eric A., Mark K., Natalie C. Presentation, Section 2: Monique D., Melanie S., Geoff Z. 3/30 Life cycle observances: Marriage, wedding and family, niddah and mikveh Read: 1. Segal 299-300. 2. “Marriage,” in Jewish Women: A Comprehensive Historical Encyclopedia, http://jwa.org/encyclopedia/article/marriage. Presentation, Section 1, on Marriage: Melissa B., Brett C., and Jared G. Presentation, Section 2, on Marriage: Allison B., Matt P. Presentation, Section 2, on Niddah and Mikveh: Rita S., Casey A., Amanda R. 4/1 Life cycle observances: Conversion, Tattooing and Piercing Read: 1. Segal 301-303. 2. Go to the My Jewish Learning site, and read articles in the “About Conversion,” “History,” “Conversion Process,” and “Contemporary Issues” sections (for links, see sidebar on the left). Website: http://www.myjewishlearning.com/life/Life_Events/Conversion.shtml. 3. Go to the My Jewish Learning site and read the two articles by Rabbi Alan Lucas: http://www.myjewishlearning.com/practices/Ethics/Our_Bodies/Adorning_the_Body/Tattoos.shtml http://www.myjewishlearning.com/practices/Ethics/Our_Bodies/Adorning_the_Body/Body_Piercing.shtml Presentation, Section 1, on Conversion: Beth E., Adam R., Josh G. Presentation, Section 2, on Tattooing and Piercing: Molly C., Colin O., Max S. Presentation, Section 2, on Conversion: Amanda T., Julie, and Robyn Presentation, Section 2, on Tattooing and Piercing: Sam J., Orlando W., Julia April 2 – 7 p.m., Textor 101: Film Showing, “Jerusalem is Proud to Present,” about the gay pride march in Jerusalem (sponsored by Jewish Studies and the LGBT Center) 4/3 Death, mourning, and life after death Read: 1. Segal 182-187; 301-303. 2. Go to the My Jewish Learning site, and read articles in the “Death and Mourning” section – especially the Overview (and specific articles in that section that may interest you, such as “Ethics and Burial” or “Death Penalty”), the “Overview on Contemporary Issues” and “Overview: Burial and Mourning.” (For these links, see the sidebar on the left of the page). http://www.myjewishlearning.com/life/Life_Events/Death_and_Mourning.shtml?LFLE Presentation, Section 2: Jessie M., Tyler M. The wiki contribution for your topic should be completed by April 3. |