Words of Wisdom Program 2021-22

We are overjoyed to let you know that our Words of Wisdom program is back. What is Words of Wisdom? Here are TNT, we believe that the classroom should not be the only place of Jewish discovery. For this reason, a number of years ago, we launched our flagship at-home family learning program, Words of Wisdom, which aims to be a companion to our in-person Religious School experience.

 

This year, the theme of the program will be learning about the diversity of the Jewish world. Every two weeks or so, families will have the opportunity to learn about a Jewish community they may not know about. It may be the history and culture of Jews from Ethiopia, Iran, or Yemen. We will also include some holidays lessons so you can learn how Passover or Hanukkah is celebrated by Jews from around the world. Each at-home lesson will include something to read or watch and a few discussion questions. Some will also include an optional cultural project, using art, music, or cooking to further re-enforce the lesson.

 

As in the past, this program is not required but heavily encouraged. Sunday Judaic Studies teachers in Grades 3 thru 6 will keep track of who has completed the lessons, and we will have a special gathering at the end of the year to celebrate your efforts.

 

Below you will find the list of topics and links to all WOW lessons.

 

Due	Topic	Lesson Links
Nov 14	Lesson 1 - Introduction: Wherever you go there’s always someone Jewish	Wherever You Go
Nov 28	Lesson 2 - Jews of Ethiopia	Jewish Sigd Festival
Dec 5	Lesson 3 - Hanukkah Around the World	Hanukkah Blessings Algerian Candle Lighting Blessing Sephardic Candle Lighting Blessing
Dec 19	Lesson 4 - Jews of Uganda	Kulanu Abayudaya Slideshow Abayudaya Hinei Ma Tov A Snapshot of the Abayudaya
Jan 9	Lesson 5 - Jews of India	Liora Itzhak - Ma'ale Ma'aleh Liora Itzhak - Mala Mala Malida
Jan 23	Lesson 6 - Jews of China	Lunar New Year
Feb 6	Lesson 7 - Jews of Iran	Purim Story Book of Daniel Tomb of Esther and Mordechai Tomb of Daniel Diarna.org - Iran
Feb 13	Lesson 8 - Jews of the Caribbean	Jewish Pirates of the Caribbean
Feb 27	Lesson 9 - Jews of Brazil	Rabbi Kulwin on Jews of Brazil
Mar 13	Lesson 10 - Purim around the world	Purim Customs and Rituals Purim Foods Around the World Purim Traditions Around the World
Mar 27	Lesson 11 - Yemenite Jews	Jews of Yemen
Apr 3	Lesson 12 - Israel as a meeting ground for all Jews	None
Apr 10	Lesson 13 - Passover around the world	Passover: Customs and Rituals Passover Customs around the Globe
May 1	Lesson 14 - What did you learn from Words of Wisdom?	None