Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Thank You
Thank you Rabbi Lubetski for an amazing semester. I enjoyed ur class very much. I think that I as long as everyone else in our class got a fantastic grasp of the material in sefer shemos. Todah Rabah.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Exams
Good luck to all! Thank you Rabbi for such an interesting semester. I will miss this blog dearly.
Happy Trails,
Dylan
Happy Trails,
Dylan
Monday, May 23, 2011
King Rabbi Lubetski: The Generous One
I just wanted to use the internet as a means of expressing my extreme gratitude toward Rabbi Uriel "Young Ur" Lubetski for created such a wonder and sufficient study packet for our upcoming final examination. To give us questions to actively ponder throughout the course of the next few days was not only inspiring us to learn more Torah than we already do but is also an extremely beneficial method of preparation. So to this I commend you Rabbi Lubetski, for you are merciful and impeccably good looking.
,Gabe
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Nightly Question 5-11-11 d
Is chapter 24 in the right place or not? Explain. Quoting commentators is extra credit!
Monday, May 9, 2011
Nightly Question #2 - 5/9/2011
Some say that the 2nd commandment of the 10 commandments is לא תעשה לך instead of לא יהיה לך. What is the imlication of this?
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Our Multi-Media Movie
Y'all better be ready for A Journey to the 10 Commandments, starring Gabe G., Eli O. and myself. Get pumped!
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Nightly Question - 5/4/11
Chazal say that all the mitzvot of the Torah are captured by the 10 commandments.
How so? (you know who - I didn't ask you to disprove - I asked you to prove the statement)
How so? (you know who - I didn't ask you to disprove - I asked you to prove the statement)
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Renaissance Part 2
Everyone,
I think, once again, we have stopped commenting for a very long time and must start up with the interesting comments again.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Shemot Vaera Review: Did my best. Correct errors if any.
Shemot:
1:10: 10 come, let us deal wisely with them, lest they multiply, and it come to pass, that, when there befalleth us any war, they also join themselves unto our enemies, and fight against us, and get them up out of the land.' WSW: Pharaoh to nation, Context: Worried about Jews multiplying, Significance: Jews are multiplying.
1:12: 12 But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and the more they spread abroad. And they were adread because of the children of Israel. WSW: Hashem is talking, Context: If they defeat the work, workload gets bigger and harder, Significance: if Israelites refuse to work then it’ll only get worse for them.
1:19: 19 And the midwives said unto Pharaoh: 'Because the Hebrew women are not as the Egyptian women; for they are lively, and are delivered ere the midwife come unto them.'WSW: Midwives to Pharaoh, Context: Pharaoh told midwives to kill all boys at birth, but the midwives say that the babies came out already so they didn’t have a chance to kill them. Significance: Messes up Pharaohs plan.
1:22: 22 And Pharaoh charged all his people, saying: 'Every son that is born ye shall cast into the river, and every daughter ye shall save alive. WSW: Pharaoh to nation, Context: 2nd part of annihilation, throw all males into the Nile. Significance: This is the second plan and it’s starting to work.
2:1: 1 And there went a man of the house of Levi, and took to wife a daughter of Levi. WSW: Hashem talking, but a man from Levi took a daughter of Levi. Context: A Leviite man takes a daughter of Levi, Significance: This leads to the birth of Moshe, the leader of the Israelites.
2:10: 10 And the child grew, and she brought him unto Pharaoh's daughter, and he became her son. And she called his name Moses, and said: 'Because I drew him out of the water.' WSW: Hashem Context: Moshe grew up and his mother brought him to Pharaoh’s daughter and he becomes her son and she names him. Significance: Moshe ends up being the leader of the Israelites, also Pharaoh doesn’t kill him, isn’t he a male?
2:12: 12 And he looked this way and that way, and when he saw that there was no man, he smote the Egyptian, and hid him in the sand. WSW: Hashem is talking Context: Moshe stops fighting. Significance: Takes initiative and shows leadership.
2:13: 13 And he went out the second day, and, behold, two men of the Hebrews were striving together; and he said to him that did the wrong: 'Wherefore smitest thou thy fellow? WSW: Moshe to wicked Hebrew man. Context: Tries to stop quarreling again. Significance: Once again shows leadership qualities.
3:2: 2 And the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush; and he looked, and, behold, the bush burned with fire, and the bush was not consumed. WSW: Angel to Moshe. Context: Moshe is confused/frightened by the burning bush. Significance: Leads to talk between Hashem and Moshe.
3:5: 5 And He said: 'Draw not nigh hither; put off thy shoes from off thy feet, for the place where on thou standest is holy ground.' WSW: Hashem to Moshe. Context: start of conversation between Hashem and Moshe. Significance: Hashem begins to tell Moshe how he’s going to save the Israelites and bring them to a beautiful land.
3:22: 22 but every woman shall ask of her neighbour, and of her that sojourneth in her house, jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and raiment; and ye shall put them upon your sons, and upon your daughters; and ye shall spoil the Egyptians.' WSW: Hashem to Moshe. Context: Hashem delivers a message to Moshe that he should relay to all the Israelites. Significance: Hashem tells Israelites to leave Egypt.
4:11: 11 And the LORD said unto him: 'Who hath made man's mouth? or who maketh a man dumb, or deaf, or seeing, or blind? is it not I the LORD? WSW: Hashem to Moshe. Context: Hashem is trying to convince Moshe that everything will be okay because he’s the divine providence amongst all. Significance: Moshe is still scared to talk to Pharaoh.
4:13: 13 And he said: 'Oh Lord, send, I pray Thee, by the hand of him whom Thou wilt send.' WSW: Moshe to Hashem. Context: Moshe tells Hashem to just send someone else. Significance: Moshe is still scared and disregards Hashem’s attempt to comfort him.
4:17: 17 And thou shalt take in thy hand this rod, wherewith thou shalt do the signs.' WSW: Hashem to Moshe/Aharon. Context: Hashem is trying to comfort Moshe by letting him bring Aharon with him to help him speak and do miracles. Significance: Moshe starts to feel a little more comfortable.
4:22: 22 And thou shalt say unto Pharaoh: Thus saith the LORD: Israel is My son, My first-born. WSW: Hashem to Moshe. Context: Moshe tells Pharaoh that Hashem is their g-d. Significance: Moshe talks to Pharaoh.
5:1: 1 And afterward Moses and Aaron came, and said unto Pharaoh: 'Thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel: Let My people go, that they may hold a feast unto Me in the wilderness.' WSW: Moshe and Aharon to Pharaoh. Context: Moshe and Aharon warn Pharaoh to let the Israelites free. Significance: They’re starting to have more confidence to speak to Pharaoh.
5:2: 2 And Pharaoh said: 'Who is the LORD, that I should hearken unto His voice to let Israel go? I know not the LORD, and moreover I will not let Israel go.' WSW: Pharaoh to Moshe and Aharon. Context: Pharaoh asks who is the holy Hashem that I should listen to? Significance: Pharaohs heart is still hardened.
5:9: 9 Let heavier work be laid upon the men, that they may labour therein; and let them not regard lying words.' WSW: Pharaoh to Taskmasters. Context: Pharaoh makes it harder for the Israelites. Significance: Pharaohs heart is still hardened and the Israelites have an even harder time now.
5:16: 16 There is no straw given unto thy servants, and they say to us: Make brick; and, behold, thy servants are beaten, but the fault is in thine own people.' WSW: foreman of Israel to Pharaoh. Context: Israelites cry out to Pharaoh that it’s not fair to make them work if they don’t even have straw. Significance: This just angers Pharaoh even more.
5:17: 17 But he said: 'Ye are idle, ye are idle; therefore ye say: Let us go and sacrifice to the LORD. WSW: Pharaoh to Slaves of Israel. Context: Pharaoh yells back at them for being “lazy”. Significance: Pharaoh doesn’t understand how they think they could leave and bring offerings to Hashem.
5:21: 21 and they said unto them: 'The LORD look upon you, and judge; because ye have made our savour to be abhorred in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of his servants, to put a sword in their hand to slay us.' WSW: Jews to Moshe and Aharon. Context: The Jews complain how they look bad in the eyes of Pharaoh. Significance: The Jews are worried they’re going to be killed.
6:6: 6 Wherefore say unto the children of Israel: I am the LORD, and I will bring you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians, and I will deliver you from their bondage, and I will redeem you with an outstretched arm, and with great judgments; WSW: Hashem to Moshe. Context: Hashem tells Moshe to tell the Israelites that He is going to save them. Significance: G-d is comforting Moshe by telling him this.
6:7: 7 and I will take you to Me for a people, and I will be to you a God; and ye shall know that I am the LORD your God, who brought you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians. WSW: Hashem to Moshe. Context: Hashem is saying didn’t I exonerate you(Jews)? Significance: Hashem comforts Moshe again.
6:12: 12 And Moses spoke before the LORD, saying: 'Behold, the children of Israel have not hearkened unto me; how then shall Pharaoh hear me, who am of uncircumcised lips?' WSW: Moshe to Hashem. Context: Moshe doesn’t understand how Pharaoh will listen to him if the Israelites didn’t even listen to him and he says he has a speech impediment. Significance: Moshe is hesitant to speak to Pharaoh.
7:26: 26 And the LORD spoke unto Moses: 'Go in unto Pharaoh, and say unto him: Thus saith the LORD: Let My people go, that they may serve Me. WSW Hashem to Moshe. Context: Hashem commands Moshe to talk to Pharaoh. Significance: If Pharaoh doesn’t listen then Hashem will plague the Egyptians.
8:15: Then the magicians said unto Pharaoh: 'This is the finger of God'; and Pharaoh's heart was hardened, and he hearkened not unto them; as the LORD had spoken. WSW: Magicians to Pharaoh. Context: Magicians warn Pharaoh that Hashem has to power to do anything. Significance: Magicians are finally getting scared.
8:19: 19 And I will put a division between My people and thy people--by to-morrow shall this sign be.' WSW: Hashem to Pharaoh/Egyptians. Context: Hashem warns Egyptians that He will divide Goshen and make their lives miserable. Significance: Only the Egyptians will get harmed from the plague.
8:24: 24 And Pharaoh said: 'I will let you go, that ye may sacrifice to the LORD your God in the wilderness; only ye shall not go very far away; entreat for me.' Context: Pharaoh finally allows them to go, but not too far. Significance: Pharaoh finally allows the Israelites to leave and sacrifice to Hashem.
9:16: 16 But in very deed for this cause have I made thee to stand, to show thee My power, and that My name may be declared throughout all the earth. WSW: Hashem to Moshe. Context: Hashem wants Moshe to let everyone know that god is the divine providence. Significance: Hashem wants Jews to know he’s their g-d.
9:24: 24 So there was hail, and fire flashing up amidst the hail, very grievous, such as had not been in all the land of Egypt since it became a nation. WSW: Hashem makes hail. No one really talks. Context: Hashem makes plague of hail. Significance: Hashem is defending the Jewish nation again and tries to teach the Egyptians a lesson.
9:27: 27 And Pharaoh sent, and called for Moses and Aaron, and said unto them: 'I have sinned this time; the LORD is righteous, and I and my people are wicked. WSW: Pharaoh to Moshe and Aharon. Context: Pharaoh talks to Moshe and Aharon and admits he and his people are wicked. Significance: He’s finally admitting he and his peope are at fault.
9:35: 35 And the heart of Pharaoh was hardened, and he did not let the children of Israel go; as the LORD had spoken by Moses. WSW: No one speaks really. Context: Pharaoh’s heart is hardened again. Significance: Pharaoh really didn’t learn his lesson in the end.
1:10: 10 come, let us deal wisely with them, lest they multiply, and it come to pass, that, when there befalleth us any war, they also join themselves unto our enemies, and fight against us, and get them up out of the land.' WSW: Pharaoh to nation, Context: Worried about Jews multiplying, Significance: Jews are multiplying.
1:12: 12 But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and the more they spread abroad. And they were adread because of the children of Israel. WSW: Hashem is talking, Context: If they defeat the work, workload gets bigger and harder, Significance: if Israelites refuse to work then it’ll only get worse for them.
1:19: 19 And the midwives said unto Pharaoh: 'Because the Hebrew women are not as the Egyptian women; for they are lively, and are delivered ere the midwife come unto them.'WSW: Midwives to Pharaoh, Context: Pharaoh told midwives to kill all boys at birth, but the midwives say that the babies came out already so they didn’t have a chance to kill them. Significance: Messes up Pharaohs plan.
1:22: 22 And Pharaoh charged all his people, saying: 'Every son that is born ye shall cast into the river, and every daughter ye shall save alive. WSW: Pharaoh to nation, Context: 2nd part of annihilation, throw all males into the Nile. Significance: This is the second plan and it’s starting to work.
2:1: 1 And there went a man of the house of Levi, and took to wife a daughter of Levi. WSW: Hashem talking, but a man from Levi took a daughter of Levi. Context: A Leviite man takes a daughter of Levi, Significance: This leads to the birth of Moshe, the leader of the Israelites.
2:10: 10 And the child grew, and she brought him unto Pharaoh's daughter, and he became her son. And she called his name Moses, and said: 'Because I drew him out of the water.' WSW: Hashem Context: Moshe grew up and his mother brought him to Pharaoh’s daughter and he becomes her son and she names him. Significance: Moshe ends up being the leader of the Israelites, also Pharaoh doesn’t kill him, isn’t he a male?
2:12: 12 And he looked this way and that way, and when he saw that there was no man, he smote the Egyptian, and hid him in the sand. WSW: Hashem is talking Context: Moshe stops fighting. Significance: Takes initiative and shows leadership.
2:13: 13 And he went out the second day, and, behold, two men of the Hebrews were striving together; and he said to him that did the wrong: 'Wherefore smitest thou thy fellow? WSW: Moshe to wicked Hebrew man. Context: Tries to stop quarreling again. Significance: Once again shows leadership qualities.
3:2: 2 And the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush; and he looked, and, behold, the bush burned with fire, and the bush was not consumed. WSW: Angel to Moshe. Context: Moshe is confused/frightened by the burning bush. Significance: Leads to talk between Hashem and Moshe.
3:5: 5 And He said: 'Draw not nigh hither; put off thy shoes from off thy feet, for the place where on thou standest is holy ground.' WSW: Hashem to Moshe. Context: start of conversation between Hashem and Moshe. Significance: Hashem begins to tell Moshe how he’s going to save the Israelites and bring them to a beautiful land.
3:22: 22 but every woman shall ask of her neighbour, and of her that sojourneth in her house, jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and raiment; and ye shall put them upon your sons, and upon your daughters; and ye shall spoil the Egyptians.' WSW: Hashem to Moshe. Context: Hashem delivers a message to Moshe that he should relay to all the Israelites. Significance: Hashem tells Israelites to leave Egypt.
4:11: 11 And the LORD said unto him: 'Who hath made man's mouth? or who maketh a man dumb, or deaf, or seeing, or blind? is it not I the LORD? WSW: Hashem to Moshe. Context: Hashem is trying to convince Moshe that everything will be okay because he’s the divine providence amongst all. Significance: Moshe is still scared to talk to Pharaoh.
4:13: 13 And he said: 'Oh Lord, send, I pray Thee, by the hand of him whom Thou wilt send.' WSW: Moshe to Hashem. Context: Moshe tells Hashem to just send someone else. Significance: Moshe is still scared and disregards Hashem’s attempt to comfort him.
4:17: 17 And thou shalt take in thy hand this rod, wherewith thou shalt do the signs.' WSW: Hashem to Moshe/Aharon. Context: Hashem is trying to comfort Moshe by letting him bring Aharon with him to help him speak and do miracles. Significance: Moshe starts to feel a little more comfortable.
4:22: 22 And thou shalt say unto Pharaoh: Thus saith the LORD: Israel is My son, My first-born. WSW: Hashem to Moshe. Context: Moshe tells Pharaoh that Hashem is their g-d. Significance: Moshe talks to Pharaoh.
5:1: 1 And afterward Moses and Aaron came, and said unto Pharaoh: 'Thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel: Let My people go, that they may hold a feast unto Me in the wilderness.' WSW: Moshe and Aharon to Pharaoh. Context: Moshe and Aharon warn Pharaoh to let the Israelites free. Significance: They’re starting to have more confidence to speak to Pharaoh.
5:2: 2 And Pharaoh said: 'Who is the LORD, that I should hearken unto His voice to let Israel go? I know not the LORD, and moreover I will not let Israel go.' WSW: Pharaoh to Moshe and Aharon. Context: Pharaoh asks who is the holy Hashem that I should listen to? Significance: Pharaohs heart is still hardened.
5:9: 9 Let heavier work be laid upon the men, that they may labour therein; and let them not regard lying words.' WSW: Pharaoh to Taskmasters. Context: Pharaoh makes it harder for the Israelites. Significance: Pharaohs heart is still hardened and the Israelites have an even harder time now.
5:16: 16 There is no straw given unto thy servants, and they say to us: Make brick; and, behold, thy servants are beaten, but the fault is in thine own people.' WSW: foreman of Israel to Pharaoh. Context: Israelites cry out to Pharaoh that it’s not fair to make them work if they don’t even have straw. Significance: This just angers Pharaoh even more.
5:17: 17 But he said: 'Ye are idle, ye are idle; therefore ye say: Let us go and sacrifice to the LORD. WSW: Pharaoh to Slaves of Israel. Context: Pharaoh yells back at them for being “lazy”. Significance: Pharaoh doesn’t understand how they think they could leave and bring offerings to Hashem.
5:21: 21 and they said unto them: 'The LORD look upon you, and judge; because ye have made our savour to be abhorred in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of his servants, to put a sword in their hand to slay us.' WSW: Jews to Moshe and Aharon. Context: The Jews complain how they look bad in the eyes of Pharaoh. Significance: The Jews are worried they’re going to be killed.
6:6: 6 Wherefore say unto the children of Israel: I am the LORD, and I will bring you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians, and I will deliver you from their bondage, and I will redeem you with an outstretched arm, and with great judgments; WSW: Hashem to Moshe. Context: Hashem tells Moshe to tell the Israelites that He is going to save them. Significance: G-d is comforting Moshe by telling him this.
6:7: 7 and I will take you to Me for a people, and I will be to you a God; and ye shall know that I am the LORD your God, who brought you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians. WSW: Hashem to Moshe. Context: Hashem is saying didn’t I exonerate you(Jews)? Significance: Hashem comforts Moshe again.
6:12: 12 And Moses spoke before the LORD, saying: 'Behold, the children of Israel have not hearkened unto me; how then shall Pharaoh hear me, who am of uncircumcised lips?' WSW: Moshe to Hashem. Context: Moshe doesn’t understand how Pharaoh will listen to him if the Israelites didn’t even listen to him and he says he has a speech impediment. Significance: Moshe is hesitant to speak to Pharaoh.
7:26: 26 And the LORD spoke unto Moses: 'Go in unto Pharaoh, and say unto him: Thus saith the LORD: Let My people go, that they may serve Me. WSW Hashem to Moshe. Context: Hashem commands Moshe to talk to Pharaoh. Significance: If Pharaoh doesn’t listen then Hashem will plague the Egyptians.
8:15: Then the magicians said unto Pharaoh: 'This is the finger of God'; and Pharaoh's heart was hardened, and he hearkened not unto them; as the LORD had spoken. WSW: Magicians to Pharaoh. Context: Magicians warn Pharaoh that Hashem has to power to do anything. Significance: Magicians are finally getting scared.
8:19: 19 And I will put a division between My people and thy people--by to-morrow shall this sign be.' WSW: Hashem to Pharaoh/Egyptians. Context: Hashem warns Egyptians that He will divide Goshen and make their lives miserable. Significance: Only the Egyptians will get harmed from the plague.
8:24: 24 And Pharaoh said: 'I will let you go, that ye may sacrifice to the LORD your God in the wilderness; only ye shall not go very far away; entreat for me.' Context: Pharaoh finally allows them to go, but not too far. Significance: Pharaoh finally allows the Israelites to leave and sacrifice to Hashem.
9:16: 16 But in very deed for this cause have I made thee to stand, to show thee My power, and that My name may be declared throughout all the earth. WSW: Hashem to Moshe. Context: Hashem wants Moshe to let everyone know that god is the divine providence. Significance: Hashem wants Jews to know he’s their g-d.
9:24: 24 So there was hail, and fire flashing up amidst the hail, very grievous, such as had not been in all the land of Egypt since it became a nation. WSW: Hashem makes hail. No one really talks. Context: Hashem makes plague of hail. Significance: Hashem is defending the Jewish nation again and tries to teach the Egyptians a lesson.
9:27: 27 And Pharaoh sent, and called for Moses and Aaron, and said unto them: 'I have sinned this time; the LORD is righteous, and I and my people are wicked. WSW: Pharaoh to Moshe and Aharon. Context: Pharaoh talks to Moshe and Aharon and admits he and his people are wicked. Significance: He’s finally admitting he and his peope are at fault.
9:35: 35 And the heart of Pharaoh was hardened, and he did not let the children of Israel go; as the LORD had spoken by Moses. WSW: No one speaks really. Context: Pharaoh’s heart is hardened again. Significance: Pharaoh really didn’t learn his lesson in the end.
Project Due on Friday
We can postpone the project to Monday. I don't mind reviewing it earlier though if you have it done earlier.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Quiz on Friday 4/1
The Quiz is on parashat Shemot & Vaera (chapters 1-9).
In addition there is a new section on selected psukim:
You will need to know the following items about these psukim:
A. Translation – word for word translation and overall translation
B. Who said to who – (if applicable)
C. Context – What is going on before and after this pasuk?
D. Significance – What is significant or special about this pasuk?
פרק פסוקים
א': י, יב, יט, כב,
ב': א, י, יב, יג
ג': ב, ה, כב
ד': יא, יג, טז, כב
ה': א, ב, ט, טו, טז, יז, כא
ו': ו-ז, יב
ז': כו
ח': טו, יט, כד
ט': טז, כד, כז, לה
In addition there is a new section on selected psukim:
You will need to know the following items about these psukim:
A. Translation – word for word translation and overall translation
B. Who said to who – (if applicable)
C. Context – What is going on before and after this pasuk?
D. Significance – What is significant or special about this pasuk?
פרק פסוקים
א': י, יב, יט, כב,
ב': א, י, יב, יג
ג': ב, ה, כב
ד': יא, יג, טז, כב
ה': א, ב, ט, טו, טז, יז, כא
ו': ו-ז, יב
ז': כו
ח': טו, יט, כד
ט': טז, כד, כז, לה
A Renaissance
Remember the good old days when we all posted on the blog daily? Let's try to bring those back. In regards to class, on behalf of Yaakov K. and Isaac G., I look forward to our presentation about the development of Moshe's self-confidence. I cannot wait until we show how such a major figure literally underwent a coming-of-age-like transformation! Additionally, I thoroughly enjoy our "pre-class" discussions with Rabbi Lubetski. I would also like to mention how this class has really honed my skills in working with a chavruta, or partner. Not only do I develop relationships with peers, but I also learn the material in a more efficient manner.
Happy Trails,
Dylan
Happy Trails,
Dylan
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Nightly Question - 3/16-17/11 - Plague of Slaying of First Born
Some say that this plague was still part of the educational process of Paro and incorporated all three aspects of his education. Others say that this plague was not part of the educational process but rather something else. (You can read the psukim on this plague 11:1-8) What do you think? Prove it!
Monday, March 14, 2011
Nightly Question - 3/14/11 - Let my people go vs. Let my people pray in the desert
Let my people go (forever) vs. Let my people pray in the desert (and we'll come back)
Wasn't Moshe deceiving Paro in his request to Let my people pray in the desert? It is true that Moshe wanted to pray in the desert but didn't Moshe really not want to come back?
How can you explain this apparent deceit?
Wasn't Moshe deceiving Paro in his request to Let my people pray in the desert? It is true that Moshe wanted to pray in the desert but didn't Moshe really not want to come back?
How can you explain this apparent deceit?
Sunday, March 13, 2011
My xtranormal
My xtranormal project tackles an issue we have all experienced at one point or another. It is clever and creative and depicts what our administrators are like perfectly. Shall I post it here, Rabbi? Or wait until Purim?
Thursday, March 10, 2011
New Assignment - Clever not Silly Purim video
For your new assignment due next week I would like to:
Techonology:
create a video of some sort - you can use xtranormal.com or voki.com or something like that or you can do a video of yourself.
Content:
You need to focus on a person(s) or issue(s) in school or the greater Memphis community. This does not mean to make fun of the person or issue but it means to present it in a humorous way. To do this correctly, you need to really understand the person / issue and then be able to imitate and/or exaggerate the person / issue. I showed you some examples in class.
You can do it in groups of 2.
If you have suggestions on how to do this or you have questions post it to blog.
Techonology:
create a video of some sort - you can use xtranormal.com or voki.com or something like that or you can do a video of yourself.
Content:
You need to focus on a person(s) or issue(s) in school or the greater Memphis community. This does not mean to make fun of the person or issue but it means to present it in a humorous way. To do this correctly, you need to really understand the person / issue and then be able to imitate and/or exaggerate the person / issue. I showed you some examples in class.
You can do it in groups of 2.
If you have suggestions on how to do this or you have questions post it to blog.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Quiz for Friday March 11
Please note that we are going to the beginning of Shemot now so the quiz is on parashat Shemot! (should be fairly straightforward considering we learned it)
Nightly Question - 3/10/11
The second set of plagues present us with the novel idea of a differentiation between Egyptian and Israelite. What does this tell us about Hashem? Or, put differently, what lesson are the Egyptian to extract from this plague?
Nightly Question - 3/9/11
We didn't get to talk about the word באש and what this signified? What do you think Hashem was trying to get across to the Egyptian people by the fact that the Nile smelled (from dead fish in blood plague) and the earth smelled (from dead frogs in frog plague)? (Hint: the Nile and frog were both considered gods)
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Great Class
Today in class Rabbi Lubetski gave us a worksheet in which we were to read a Rashi and Ramban who had very interesting things to say on why Hashem sent Moshe to greet Pharaoh in the morning. Also, we had to dig deep into the meaning of the ten plagues and why Hashem brought this horrible pain onto the Egyptians if he could have done it in one fell swoop. I agree with all of the answers pertaining to this subject and I loved figuring out these answers. I look forward to more inside-the-chumash learning and I hope we can continue the great work we have been accomplishing so far.
P.S.- I want to see everyone at the play tomorrow night
Sunday, March 6, 2011
resume and cover letter
Rabbi Lubetski,
Akiva and I did our resume, but it was not good along with everybody else's first try. What do you want us to do to fix it? You showed us your resume and cover letter and it was over a page or two. Do you want ours to be as long as that or shorter so we can explain it more? Also, what exactly are we supposed to put on our cover letter that's different from what we put on our resume?
Akiva and I did our resume, but it was not good along with everybody else's first try. What do you want us to do to fix it? You showed us your resume and cover letter and it was over a page or two. Do you want ours to be as long as that or shorter so we can explain it more? Also, what exactly are we supposed to put on our cover letter that's different from what we put on our resume?
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Interesting Class
I am very proud of myself for not taking part in the conversation today as it was very rude and disrespectful to say to a teacher and principal who is also a Rabbi. After this interesting bashing on Rabbi Lubetski, Rabbi introduced us to a new project in which we have to make an xtranormal video, which happen to be very inappropriate on Youtube, about our school's flaws (being that there are so many, it should not be very hard to find a few). I would like to say that I can not wait for the project and our chumash quiz tomorrow, and that we need a review sheet for it.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
The ten plagues
Today in class the ten plagues caught my attention. i like how we get to focus on each one and its uniqueness. These plagues really show the might of god and the selfishness of Pharaoh. This is the first time that i have actually paid close attention to each plague and i enjoyed doing it.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Nightly Question - 2/28/11
We talked about a lot of issues in class today:
Why the repetition of the mission to Paro?
What new reason was given for taking BI out of Egypt?
What is the reason for geneology break?
and more
take any issue and comment on it.
Why the repetition of the mission to Paro?
What new reason was given for taking BI out of Egypt?
What is the reason for geneology break?
and more
take any issue and comment on it.
class today
I thought class today was very interesting and I like how we reviewed our homework very thoroughly. We got a lot done today.
Rabbi Lubetski, here is my timeline!
Rabbi, on soin you have my timeline entered as missing. So here is the link:
timetoast.com/timelines/105605
timetoast.com/timelines/105605
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Vayakel answers
1. How many days of work are there? (if you think this is obvious then ask God why He emphasized it in the Torah?)
A: 6 Days.
2. Which melacha is singled out?
A: Kindling a fire.
3. List three contributions to the mishkan.
A: Shulchan, Menorah, Kiyoor
4. וכל חכם לב בכם יבאו ויעשו... – seems strange. Why?
A: ?????
5. Who were the two people tasked with building the mishkan?
A: Betzalel and Ahaliav
6. Moshe announced to the people not to bring any more donations. Why?
A: B/c they had enough work for all the work. Meaning they had an extraordinarily amount of people helping out which enabled them to get the work done quickly and efficiently.
7. What area of the mishkan is built first and what area of the mishkan is built later? (vessels inside or the structure holding it) Why?
A: At first, portions of the vessels were collected. The structure of the Mishkan was built first. It doesn’t make sense to say that the vessels of the mishkan were built first even before the mishkan itself was built.
A: 6 Days.
2. Which melacha is singled out?
A: Kindling a fire.
3. List three contributions to the mishkan.
A: Shulchan, Menorah, Kiyoor
4. וכל חכם לב בכם יבאו ויעשו... – seems strange. Why?
A: ?????
5. Who were the two people tasked with building the mishkan?
A: Betzalel and Ahaliav
6. Moshe announced to the people not to bring any more donations. Why?
A: B/c they had enough work for all the work. Meaning they had an extraordinarily amount of people helping out which enabled them to get the work done quickly and efficiently.
7. What area of the mishkan is built first and what area of the mishkan is built later? (vessels inside or the structure holding it) Why?
A: At first, portions of the vessels were collected. The structure of the Mishkan was built first. It doesn’t make sense to say that the vessels of the mishkan were built first even before the mishkan itself was built.
Vayakhel Review
Vayakhel – Quiz Review – 2/25
I recommend that you don’t ONLY rely on the answers to these questions. Reading the parasha is important. Just remember – you’ve been warned.
1. How many days of work are there? (if you think this is obvious then ask God why He emphasized it in the Torah?)
2. Which melacha is singled out?
3. List three contributions to the mishkan.
4. וכל חכם לב בכם יבאו ויעשו... – seems strange. Why?
5. Who were the two people tasked with building the mishkan?
6. Moshe announced to the people not to bring any more donations. Why?
7. What area of the mishkan is built first and what area of the mishkan is built later? (vessels inside or the structure holding it) Why?
8. This is the mishkan and the courtyard: http://www.daat.ac.il/daat/tanach/mishkan/10.htm
9. This is the mishkan itself: http://www.daat.ac.il/daat/tanach/mishkan/3.htm
10. Other pictures can be found here: http://www.daat.ac.il/daat/tanach/mishkan/mishkan.htm
11.
I recommend that you don’t ONLY rely on the answers to these questions. Reading the parasha is important. Just remember – you’ve been warned.
1. How many days of work are there? (if you think this is obvious then ask God why He emphasized it in the Torah?)
2. Which melacha is singled out?
3. List three contributions to the mishkan.
4. וכל חכם לב בכם יבאו ויעשו... – seems strange. Why?
5. Who were the two people tasked with building the mishkan?
6. Moshe announced to the people not to bring any more donations. Why?
7. What area of the mishkan is built first and what area of the mishkan is built later? (vessels inside or the structure holding it) Why?
8. This is the mishkan and the courtyard: http://www.daat.ac.il/daat/tanach/mishkan/10.htm
9. This is the mishkan itself: http://www.daat.ac.il/daat/tanach/mishkan/3.htm
10. Other pictures can be found here: http://www.daat.ac.il/daat/tanach/mishkan/mishkan.htm
11.
Nightly Question - 2/24/11
List three things that are needed (most important) in a short speech of 5 minutes in order to get across your point to an audience.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Today's Class
Today's class was very interesting. We went over, straight from the smart board, the pasukim when Moshe talks to Pharaoh and therefore Pharaoh makes all of the Jews work a lot harder and the Jews get very mad at Moshe. I feel that today in class I learned a lot that I didn't know before and I feel that it was a good class overall.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Monday, February 21, 2011
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Grades
I updated SOIN with grades. All projects / quizzes that I don't have been graded as a 0. Please make sure you correct me so that I have an updated grade for you.
btw - resume project will need to be redone. will review in class.
Any quizzes that you haven't taken you can take after school tomorrow (Monday).
btw - resume project will need to be redone. will review in class.
Any quizzes that you haven't taken you can take after school tomorrow (Monday).
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Ki Sisa filled out study guide. Thought this might help. Answered all but 2.
1. What was the purpose of giving half a shekel? (there is more than one)
A: To give Hashem atonement for his soul so there will not be a plague among them while being counted. Also, it shall be a remembrance before Hashem for the Children of Israel, to atone for our souls.
2. What was the purpose of the כיור?
A: For washing, it’s between the tent of meeting and the altar. Aaron and his sons will wash from here.
3. What was done with the anointing oil?
A: Moshe anointed the Tent of Meeting and the Ark of the Testimonial tablets; the table and its utensils, the menorah and its utensils, and the Incense Altar, The elevation offering and utensils, and the laver and its base. This should all be the holy of the holies and whatever touches them becomes holy.
4. What is the punishment for making this anointing oil for a secular purpose?
A: Karais( Cut off from nation)
5. What has a similar law?
A: intentionally violating a Mitzvah from G-D
6. Who were the builders of the mishkan?
A: Ahaliav the son of Achisamach, Betzalel, and every wise-hearted person.
7. How did they know what to do?
A: Hashem gave Betzalel a godly spirit.
8. What were they required to build or make?
A: the Tent of Meeting, the ark of the Testimonial tablets and its cover, and all the utensils of the tent, the table, menorah, Incense altar, elevation offering, and the laver and its base and the vestements and the incense and oil.
9. What is the purpose of Shabbat?
A: It’s a sign between us and g-d to show that he’s the one who is holy and that he made the world in 6 days and on the 7th day he rested.
10. What is the punishment for desecrating shabbat intentionally?
A: Karais
11. What is the אות that is involved in Shabbat?
12. Is the חטא העגל considered עבודה זרה? Prove!
13. Who designed and built the golden calf? After it was built, what did the people say about it?
A: Aaron, they said this is your g-d, O Israel which brought you up from the land of Egypt.
14. What was it made from?
A: Rings of gold.
15. How did Moshe find out about the עגל?
A: g-d tells him
16. What would God like to do to the Israelites?
A: annihilate them.
17. What were Moshe’s arguments to deter God from carrying out his plan?
A: Why would you want to do this to the people that you took out of Egypt already? He also asks g-d, do you want other nations to think you took them out with evil intent and to kill them in the mountains and erase them from the face of the earth? Moshe also reminds g-d of the promise he made to Avraham, Yitzchok, and Yaakov which was to multiply their offspring.
18. What did Moshe do with the עגל?
A: Burned it, ground it to a powder, and sprinkled it in water.
19. Describe the whole חטא העגל story.
A: The Israellites say to Aaron, make us a g-d that will go before us, So Aaron said, who has gold? They all removed the golden jewelry and threw it into the fire. It turned into a Golden Calf.
20. Why did God say he couldn’t stay in the midst of the Israelites?
A: B/c they have become corrupt and because they have strayed quickly from the way Hashem commanded them.
21. When it came time to declare who was on the side of Hashem, Moshe called out for them to come over to him. Who came and what were they told to do?
A: The Levites and they were told to put their swords on their thighs and pass back and forth from gate to gate in the camp and let every man kill his brother. 3000 fell that day.
22. After the חטא העגל, the Israelites were upset with God’s punishment. Why?
A: B/c he originally said he won’t punish them and then he gives them plagues.
23. How did Hashem speak with Moshe?
A: Face to Face, in a cloud.
24. Moshe pleads with God for several things in this parasha. What are they?
A: 1. To not punish the Israelites for the sin.2. To help him get out of Egypt.
25. What should the Israelites do when they arrive in the promised land?
A: break apart their altars, smash pillars, and cut down their sacred trees.
26. Why should they do this?
A: B/c g-d doesn’t want them to prostrate themselves to an alien god.
27. What needs to happen 3 times a year?
A: All males should appear before g-d, and G-d will expand their boundaries and no man will covet their land.
28. What was the purpose of the face covering for Moshe?
A: In order to protect the radiance on his face.
A: To give Hashem atonement for his soul so there will not be a plague among them while being counted. Also, it shall be a remembrance before Hashem for the Children of Israel, to atone for our souls.
2. What was the purpose of the כיור?
A: For washing, it’s between the tent of meeting and the altar. Aaron and his sons will wash from here.
3. What was done with the anointing oil?
A: Moshe anointed the Tent of Meeting and the Ark of the Testimonial tablets; the table and its utensils, the menorah and its utensils, and the Incense Altar, The elevation offering and utensils, and the laver and its base. This should all be the holy of the holies and whatever touches them becomes holy.
4. What is the punishment for making this anointing oil for a secular purpose?
A: Karais( Cut off from nation)
5. What has a similar law?
A: intentionally violating a Mitzvah from G-D
6. Who were the builders of the mishkan?
A: Ahaliav the son of Achisamach, Betzalel, and every wise-hearted person.
7. How did they know what to do?
A: Hashem gave Betzalel a godly spirit.
8. What were they required to build or make?
A: the Tent of Meeting, the ark of the Testimonial tablets and its cover, and all the utensils of the tent, the table, menorah, Incense altar, elevation offering, and the laver and its base and the vestements and the incense and oil.
9. What is the purpose of Shabbat?
A: It’s a sign between us and g-d to show that he’s the one who is holy and that he made the world in 6 days and on the 7th day he rested.
10. What is the punishment for desecrating shabbat intentionally?
A: Karais
11. What is the אות that is involved in Shabbat?
12. Is the חטא העגל considered עבודה זרה? Prove!
13. Who designed and built the golden calf? After it was built, what did the people say about it?
A: Aaron, they said this is your g-d, O Israel which brought you up from the land of Egypt.
14. What was it made from?
A: Rings of gold.
15. How did Moshe find out about the עגל?
A: g-d tells him
16. What would God like to do to the Israelites?
A: annihilate them.
17. What were Moshe’s arguments to deter God from carrying out his plan?
A: Why would you want to do this to the people that you took out of Egypt already? He also asks g-d, do you want other nations to think you took them out with evil intent and to kill them in the mountains and erase them from the face of the earth? Moshe also reminds g-d of the promise he made to Avraham, Yitzchok, and Yaakov which was to multiply their offspring.
18. What did Moshe do with the עגל?
A: Burned it, ground it to a powder, and sprinkled it in water.
19. Describe the whole חטא העגל story.
A: The Israellites say to Aaron, make us a g-d that will go before us, So Aaron said, who has gold? They all removed the golden jewelry and threw it into the fire. It turned into a Golden Calf.
20. Why did God say he couldn’t stay in the midst of the Israelites?
A: B/c they have become corrupt and because they have strayed quickly from the way Hashem commanded them.
21. When it came time to declare who was on the side of Hashem, Moshe called out for them to come over to him. Who came and what were they told to do?
A: The Levites and they were told to put their swords on their thighs and pass back and forth from gate to gate in the camp and let every man kill his brother. 3000 fell that day.
22. After the חטא העגל, the Israelites were upset with God’s punishment. Why?
A: B/c he originally said he won’t punish them and then he gives them plagues.
23. How did Hashem speak with Moshe?
A: Face to Face, in a cloud.
24. Moshe pleads with God for several things in this parasha. What are they?
A: 1. To not punish the Israelites for the sin.2. To help him get out of Egypt.
25. What should the Israelites do when they arrive in the promised land?
A: break apart their altars, smash pillars, and cut down their sacred trees.
26. Why should they do this?
A: B/c g-d doesn’t want them to prostrate themselves to an alien god.
27. What needs to happen 3 times a year?
A: All males should appear before g-d, and G-d will expand their boundaries and no man will covet their land.
28. What was the purpose of the face covering for Moshe?
A: In order to protect the radiance on his face.
Clarifying your assignments - making it easier for you
Friday - Quiz on ki tisa
Monday - bitstrip due
Tuesday - Handout I gave out today - read chumash until perek 6 pasuk 1 and fill in worksheet.
Wednesday - Voki (exact assignment on today's handout) due
Will also update SOIN at some point with this info.
Monday - bitstrip due
Tuesday - Handout I gave out today - read chumash until perek 6 pasuk 1 and fill in worksheet.
Wednesday - Voki (exact assignment on today's handout) due
Will also update SOIN at some point with this info.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Ki Tisa – Quiz Review – 2/18
These are not all the possible questions. This parsha has lots of story time.
1. What was the purpose of giving half a shekel? (there is more than one)
2. What was the purpose of the כיור?
3. What was done with the anointing oil?
4. What is the punishment for making this anointing oil for a secular purpose?
5. What has a similar law?
6. Who were the builders of the mishkan?
7. How did they know what to do?
8. What were they required to build or make?
9. What is the purpose of Shabbat?
10. What is the punishment for desecrating shabbat intentionally?
11. What is the אות that is involved in Shabbat?
12. Is the חטא העגל considered עבודה זרה? Prove!
13. Who designed and built the golden calf? After it was built, what did the people say about it?
14. What was it made from?
15. How did Moshe find out about the עגל?
16. What would God like to do to the Israelites?
17. What were Moshe’s arguments to deter God from carrying out his plan?
18. What did Moshe do with the עגל?
19. Describe the whole חטא העגל story.
20. Why did God say he couldn’t stay in the midst of the Israelites?
21. When it came time to declare who was on the side of Hashem, Moshe called out for them to come over to him. Who came and what were they told to do?
22. After the חטא העגל, the Israelites were upset with God’s punishment. Why?
23. How did Hashem speak with Moshe?
24. Moshe pleads with God for several things in this parasha. What are they?
25. What should the Israelites do when they arrive in the promised land?
26. Why should they do this?
27. What needs to happen 3 times a year?
28. What was the purpose of the face covering for Moshe?
1. What was the purpose of giving half a shekel? (there is more than one)
2. What was the purpose of the כיור?
3. What was done with the anointing oil?
4. What is the punishment for making this anointing oil for a secular purpose?
5. What has a similar law?
6. Who were the builders of the mishkan?
7. How did they know what to do?
8. What were they required to build or make?
9. What is the purpose of Shabbat?
10. What is the punishment for desecrating shabbat intentionally?
11. What is the אות that is involved in Shabbat?
12. Is the חטא העגל considered עבודה זרה? Prove!
13. Who designed and built the golden calf? After it was built, what did the people say about it?
14. What was it made from?
15. How did Moshe find out about the עגל?
16. What would God like to do to the Israelites?
17. What were Moshe’s arguments to deter God from carrying out his plan?
18. What did Moshe do with the עגל?
19. Describe the whole חטא העגל story.
20. Why did God say he couldn’t stay in the midst of the Israelites?
21. When it came time to declare who was on the side of Hashem, Moshe called out for them to come over to him. Who came and what were they told to do?
22. After the חטא העגל, the Israelites were upset with God’s punishment. Why?
23. How did Hashem speak with Moshe?
24. Moshe pleads with God for several things in this parasha. What are they?
25. What should the Israelites do when they arrive in the promised land?
26. Why should they do this?
27. What needs to happen 3 times a year?
28. What was the purpose of the face covering for Moshe?
Nightly post - 2/16/11 - 2 concerns of Moshe & his response
Let's try to get this straight.
In exchange #1 please explain Rashi & Rashbam opinion.
Just cut and paste what I put below in a post. Each later blogger should cut and paste what was done before and add and refine the answer.
Issue #1 - Moshe's concern
Rashi -
Rashbam -
Issue #1 - Hashem's response
Rashi -
Rashbam -
Issue #2 - Moshe's concern
Rashi -
Rashbam -
Issue #2 - Hashem's response
Rashi -
Rashbam -
In exchange #1 please explain Rashi & Rashbam opinion.
Just cut and paste what I put below in a post. Each later blogger should cut and paste what was done before and add and refine the answer.
Issue #1 - Moshe's concern
Rashi -
Rashbam -
Issue #1 - Hashem's response
Rashi -
Rashbam -
Issue #2 - Moshe's concern
Rashi -
Rashbam -
Issue #2 - Hashem's response
Rashi -
Rashbam -
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Nightly Question - 2/15/11
What do you think the purpose of the Seneh experience? Is there any symbolism to the seneh itself? (you can look at commentaries if you like)
(remember, after the first post you must respond to someone else's post)
(remember, after the first post you must respond to someone else's post)
Monday, February 14, 2011
2 things
Please see below for the nightly question about leadership.
Also, I'm presenting to faculty at the faculty meeting on using technology in the classroom. Anybody interested in presenting their glogs? prezis? capzles etc at the meeting?
Also, I'm presenting to faculty at the faculty meeting on using technology in the classroom. Anybody interested in presenting their glogs? prezis? capzles etc at the meeting?
Sunday, February 13, 2011
rabbi lubetski is great at ice skating
I was at the Riverkings game earlier today and afterwards we went on the ice and skated and rabbi lubetski was there. I just wanted to point out that rabbi lubetski is an awesome skater.
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Nightly Question - 2/14/11
Which character trait of Moshe was the most critical in his leadership of Bnei Yisrael? Explain why?
(After the first comment, you need to respond to someone else's comment and then give your own opinion.)
(After the first comment, you need to respond to someone else's comment and then give your own opinion.)
Thursday, February 10, 2011
SOIN - updated
I updated SOIN with all the grades that I have. Please send me the links of your projects to ulubetski@mhafyos.org so that I can grade the rest.
Friday Quiz Info - 2/11/11
On Friday we will have the teruma and tetzaveh quizzes. The review for teruma is earlier in the blog. The review for tetzaveh is below:
Tetzaveh Review – 2/11/11
- What type of oil is used for menorah?
- What are the 8 articles of clothing for kohel gadol? (Hebrew & English) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kohen_Gadol#His_vestments
- Out of the 8 which 4 are for a regular kohen?
- What are the names of Aaron's four sons?
- On the robe to be worn by the high priest, ___________ were attached to the skirt between the pomegranates. What was their purpose?
- A golden plate was to be made which would be worn. What was to be engraved on it?
- How many stones were on the breastplate? What did they represent? How were they arranged?
- What was the process of priestly sanctification?
- There are two קרבנות brought each day. What are they and when are they brought?
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
I am not happy
I cannot understand why we have so much work due coming up in Chumash class. All of a sudden we have two quizzes on friday, a project due monday, three pages of a worksheet, and another project due soon after the first project. Plus we have six more classes that all give work, and we get home from school at six O' clock. This is just way too much back to back work and projects and quizzes and worksheets, etc. The work load definately needs to be spread out over a longer period.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Monday, February 7, 2011
Class and project
Todays class was very interesting and we went over the different parts of Perek 1 and the beginning of Perek 2. I just have a quick question and any one can answer me about the project: I am confused, is the project on why we, the Egyptians, should or shouldn't want the Jews in our land and as slaves and next what exactly is the Sforno's explanation with the roundabout thing?
Chumash
Today I actually payed attention, and kept up with the class! I know your proud of me R' Lubetski!
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Thursday class & Teruma quiz review for Friday 2/4
For Thursday in class - work on projects (glogster on why do something to the Israelites). I reiterate again: you must read and understand all underlined meforshim on the commentary sheet I gave out on Wednesday. If that material is not incorporated into the glog then you will not get full credit!
To help you study for the quiz on Friday here is a review sheet. Some questions on the quiz will be from here.
To help you study for the quiz on Friday here is a review sheet. Some questions on the quiz will be from here.
Teruma – 2/4/11
- Whom did Hashem "suggest" should make a donation to the mishkan?
- What were some of the items that could have been donated?
- According to this parasha, what is the purpose of the sanctuary?
- What items were supposed to be built for the mishkan?
- How was the ark to be transported?
- What was in the ark?
- How many cherubim were there to be on the ark, and how were they situated?
- What will happen from between the cherubim on top of the aron?
- What is the purpose of the shulchan?
- How many branches were there for the menorah?
- What is the parochet used for?
- The next few questions / statements give you a sense where everything was situated in the mishkan and in the courtyard of the mishkan.
- This is the mishkan and the courtyard: http://www.daat.ac.il/daat/tanach/mishkan/10.htm
- This is the mishkan itself: http://www.daat.ac.il/daat/tanach/mishkan/3.htm
- Other pictures can be found here: http://www.daat.ac.il/daat/tanach/mishkan/mishkan.htm
- Today is tzizit day. Are you wearing tzizit?
Nightly Question - Wednesday Feb 2, 2011
We discussed two very different answers to solving the issue of tzadik vera lo - punishment vs. education. In class today, we saw that the 'Why' question i.e. why do good people suffer, is paralyzing. A better question to ask when we are confronted with the issue of tzadik vera lo is the 'what' question i.e. what can we do now? or how can we respond to this difficult situation. Explain what this means based on our discussion in class.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
I am livid
You may ask, why is Benjamin Kampf who is never mad, mad all of the sudden. I will answer your question, today and yesterday in class everyone presented their prezi (otherwise known as a powerpoint on steroids). Isaac and I had the best prezi out of everyone in the entire class, yet Rabbi Lubetski didn't allow us to present ours. This is the second issue that I have with this class (besides the incredibly absurd weekly quizzes): we make beautiful, advanced projects and then we don't get to present them to the rest of the class. By the way, our presentation had the real, live video of WHO LET THE JEWS OUT! WHO! WHO! WHO!
Recommendations
In all honesty, I personally believe studying the Parsha is a vital aspect to Jewish society. Everyone in class should have a sufficient knowledge of the Parsha by the time the Chazzan goes up to leign on Shabbat morning. However, the current method of garnering this Parsha knowledge may in fact come with flaws. To start, I would like to say that people do in fact study, and I personally would like to recommend a book to the teacher of this class: http://www.amazon.com/Rookie-Teaching-Dummies-Michael-Kelley/dp/0764524798 (just kidding, Rabbi). To say we don't study is a sweeping generalization and an egregious claim. I think devoting Fridays to learning the Parsha is significant and believe the best way to learn it is by the teacher leading an intelligent discussion. Obviously there is a grade involved - Friday Class Participation (FCP) - and students would be engaged. Lastly, I think this would soften the test anxiety atmosphere that is obviously circulating the Friday class. I feel most students would agree with me regarding this idea. Let's see.
Happy Trails,
Dylan
Happy Trails,
Dylan
Parsha Quizzes
In the beggining of the semester we were told that parsha quizzes were going to be straight forward and simple as long as we read the parsha a couple of times. Although my parsha quiz grade is average, it seems to me that these "straight foward" quizzes are really not so to the point. We all care about our grades, so obviously, we are going to complain when we receive a low grade. In defense of the whole class, I think these tests aren't so easy and should be quite simpler with less details. Good Tuesday.
I love Chumash
In class today I really enjoyed all of the projects. I wanted to correct one point and that is that the project that Dylan and Yaakov made was really all me. I worked on understanding the answers, and really I don't need to say this, but I have all of the brains in our group so obviously all the credit should go to me. But to be nice I will give Dylan and Yaakov some credit by saying that they really tried and wanted to help, but they just weren't smart enough. Just wanted to clarify that.
Chumash is the bomb
I have greatly enjoyed the discusions that we have in class. However, i still strongly believe that we shouldnt have as many projects. Instead i think we should do perek by perek and then a followup projuct on each perek or two discussing the major points that were discussed. Dylan cooper agrees withme and for that i thank him.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Malfunctioning Grades & Thorough Understanding of Shemot
There seems to be lots of complaints about the quizzes. I would suggest that rather than complaining about the quizzes students are really complaining about their grades. "How dare they receive low grades?" they ask. One solution could be to get rid of the quizzes. I prefer another solution - spend a bit more time studying for the quizzes.
The point of the quizzes is to make sure you have an overall understanding of the sefer. I've found that quizzes on a parasha help you do this (New York Times article seems to point in this direction too: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/21/science/21memory.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1). I'm open to other suggestions but until you convince me otherwise there is no other solution than studying the parasha well.
The better overall understanding we have of the sefer the deeper appreciation of the themes and ideas found in the sefer.
I do recommend that during leigning on shabbat you listen or read the Torah carefully so that you can be more familiar with the text.
Some tips in studying - I recommend reading the Hebrew - the English is an imperfect translation. I recommend studying a few minutes each night i.e. read an aliya a day (there are 7 aliyas for 7 days) and on Thursday night for mishmar review the whole parasha. I recommend testing each other. I recommend studying a unit (Artscroll breaks it up nicely) and reviewing it as a unit.
The point of the quizzes is to make sure you have an overall understanding of the sefer. I've found that quizzes on a parasha help you do this (New York Times article seems to point in this direction too: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/21/science/21memory.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1). I'm open to other suggestions but until you convince me otherwise there is no other solution than studying the parasha well.
The better overall understanding we have of the sefer the deeper appreciation of the themes and ideas found in the sefer.
I do recommend that during leigning on shabbat you listen or read the Torah carefully so that you can be more familiar with the text.
Some tips in studying - I recommend reading the Hebrew - the English is an imperfect translation. I recommend studying a few minutes each night i.e. read an aliya a day (there are 7 aliyas for 7 days) and on Thursday night for mishmar review the whole parasha. I recommend testing each other. I recommend studying a unit (Artscroll breaks it up nicely) and reviewing it as a unit.
Malfunctioning
Not only is the class technology operating inefficiently, the 9/10th grade students are functioning abnormally with respect to the weekly Chumash quizzes. Everyone has a complaint now, not just me. Hey Jake.
Happy Trails,
Dylan
Happy Trails,
Dylan
Chumash Class is Great
Today in class we presented our timeline, and I felt I learned a lot from the making of the timelines. I also think that the weekly parsha quiz is something that Rabbi Lubetski should immediately withdraw from the curriculum, and I think most if not all of my classmates would agree with me on that point. Besides that one complaint, Chumash has been a great class thus far and I am looking forward to using the technology including glogster.
-Benjamin Joseph Kampf
That's a lot of years
I have a question. I understand the many reasons why the Bnei were enslaved, but i don't understand why we were enslaved for hundreds of years. Any answers?
Today's Class of Presentations
Today, in class, I, as well as many of the other students in class, presented my timeline and presentation. Today was very informative and I learned a lot from all of the amazing presentations. - Jake
P.S. Shout out on the blog to Dylan Cooper
P.S. Shout out on the blog to Dylan Cooper
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Nightly Question - 1/27/11
By now you should have reviewed all the answers to the question as to why the Israelites were enslaved. Which one did you like the best and why?
(the second, third, and so on, person to comment on this post must also comment on any fellow student's comment).
(the second, third, and so on, person to comment on this post must also comment on any fellow student's comment).
Enslavement presentations
Please post the link to your presentation as a comment to this post. Do not make a new post.
Timeline
http://www.capzles.com/#/BA566A55-06EF-4212-B370-38199172990F/?j=48E31CF9-725A-4266-B9D0-0DA701F7B45F
This is our timeline link and my favorite part of the shabaton was skiing and my favorite part of the shabbos was the uplifting singing
This is our timeline link and my favorite part of the shabaton was skiing and my favorite part of the shabbos was the uplifting singing
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Today meir, dylan and i worked on our project regarding the question of why the jews were enslaved in egypt. We chose to focus on the sencond major answer simply because it makes the most sense out of the two. For the record i hope you tone down the amount of projects that we have to do it is overwhelming and i pretty sure that majority of the class would agree wit me on this topic.
new posts and comments
I would like to see comments about what others are saying and not just new posts or comments disconnected to previous discussion.
Timelines
Please make sure that you are posting your timeline links to the blog or sending them to me at ulubetski@mhafyos.org
My most favorite part of the trip was hanging out with Rabster Lubetski. You can talked to him about anything and it's awesome how he tries to beat us up. Besides that, skiing was pretty awesome. It was funny watching Rabbi wipe out. Just messing Rabbi, calm down calm down. My favorite part of shabbos was the singing and dancing. The atmosphere was very enjoyable and it meant a lot to me. The food was delicious too. Good Day Mates.
Today in class Gabriel Goldstein worked with me on our project. Thanks to Prezi.com, our project is looking pretty swaggerjack so far. To this point we've included a couple of pictures, a video, and some information as to why BY were enslaved in Egypt. It's pretty cool so far, not going to lie. Anyways, just want to give a shout out to my big G, Dylan Cooper. Good day to all.
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Nightly Question - 1/22/11
What was your most favorite part of the trip? Why?
What was your most favorite part of Shabbat? Why?
Feel free to comment on other students' posts.
What was your most favorite part of Shabbat? Why?
Feel free to comment on other students' posts.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Nightly Question - 1/19/11
We started a discussion today talking about why Bnei Yisrael were enslaved. What do you think the reason for the enslavement was?
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
time table
Which is better time toast or capzels. I started with timetoast but it is very hard to read what have other people used and how did you guys like it?
Time Line and Answer to Question
I would like to start off today's post by saying happily that I am sure that I am the first one to get very far into his timeline. I posted it and the link will be placed at the bottom of the post. Also, I would like to answer the question of the day. My answer is that I was taken aback when I heard that Shemos only spanned over the time period of one year. Rabbi Lubetski, I did read your post that said that if you are following up on someone else's post you should comment instead of start your own post. I think this is an exception of the rule for two reasons:
1. No one reads the comments only the posts
2. I added in the information about my time line (and I am not done yet, but I did do a lot)
link: http://www.capzles.com/#/ba566a55-06ef-4212-b370-38199172990f/
Time - Nightly Question -1/18/11
Is there something about the timeline that we learned today surprising? For example, are you surprised that sefer Shemot really spans only a year? Did you think that the events took longer? Explain.
Quiz Confusion
I am a little troubled about the quiz we had on Friday. I believe some of the questions were beyond the range of knowledge we were supposed to know about Beshalach. Had i known there would be more thought questions on the test i would have studied accordingly, but what i was told was that it would be strictly basic knowledge on the Parsha. Therefore i read through the Parsha and made sure i undestood it. I missed a couple questions due to the unpublicized "deeper thought" aspect of the quiz.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Blogging Comments
A few random comments:
a) I changed the timestamp issue so the timing is correct. We were originally in pacific time zone so i changed it to central time.
b) When do you start a new post and when do you comment? It's fairly simple. Let me give an example: Let's say you start a new post saying that Ethan (made up name) is the best student in the class. If you have something more to say about that issue such as not only is the best student in the class but he is the funniest kid in the class then you do that as a comment and NOT as a new post. You would start a new post if you started a new thread (i.e. new topic) such as discussing what you thought about the quiz we had on Friday.
c) I do read through all the posts and comments and they are fairly interesting. I will comment on your posts so please do check what I have to say. btw - I like reading the more substantive ones but I confess that I do enjoy some of the other comments too.
a) I changed the timestamp issue so the timing is correct. We were originally in pacific time zone so i changed it to central time.
b) When do you start a new post and when do you comment? It's fairly simple. Let me give an example: Let's say you start a new post saying that Ethan (made up name) is the best student in the class. If you have something more to say about that issue such as not only is the best student in the class but he is the funniest kid in the class then you do that as a comment and NOT as a new post. You would start a new post if you started a new thread (i.e. new topic) such as discussing what you thought about the quiz we had on Friday.
c) I do read through all the posts and comments and they are fairly interesting. I will comment on your posts so please do check what I have to say. btw - I like reading the more substantive ones but I confess that I do enjoy some of the other comments too.
Netziv
Rabbi Lubetski, to answer your question, I am going to have to say I like the Netziv better because the Netziv believed that Shemos was like a continuation of bereishis and that is why he called shemos sefer sheni. I liked how he says that bereishis is like all about spreading the name of hashem and that shemos continues it by expanding and uniting the bnei yisroel and I agree with his opinion.
A Little Nerve
Shalom. I would first like to address the new, nice, nifty, gnarly, nightly question (which people may never do): I prefer the Netziv's theme explanation, due to the fact that it is a combination of Bereishit and Shemot. In his commentary, he discusses each Sefer and describes their specific purpose or theme. It is a great general, overall interpretation, which fits snugly with the entire Pentateuch.
I would also like to express my concern about the quiz tomorrow. In all honesty, I am not entirely sure what to expect on it: Multiple choice/Fill in the Blank/Short Answer/ et cetera. For all I know, the first question of the test may be to quote the Az Yashir (though I know Rabbi Lubetski isn't that cruel - check out my profile). I'm simply worried about my grades, as always, and I'm certain others are worried about the quiz as well.
Happy Trails,
Dylan
I would also like to express my concern about the quiz tomorrow. In all honesty, I am not entirely sure what to expect on it: Multiple choice/Fill in the Blank/Short Answer/ et cetera. For all I know, the first question of the test may be to quote the Az Yashir (though I know Rabbi Lubetski isn't that cruel - check out my profile). I'm simply worried about my grades, as always, and I'm certain others are worried about the quiz as well.
Happy Trails,
Dylan
Today's Class
Today's class was a great class, and I thought I learned a lot about the Parsha. We learned the Netziv in depth, and I have never learned the Netziv before. I also thought that today the atmosphere wasn't the same as the two previous days due to the fact that we didn't have the technology because of some technical difficulties. Besides the minor setback, I thought that today's class kept me interested, and I think we realized that Ethan Cooper isn't a perfect student.
-Benjamin Joseph Kampf
P.S. sorry for the short post, I wasn't feeling like I should write a long one tonight, but there will be longer posts in the future.
Time toast
Good Evening my fellow students,
Today we learned about the timeline of Parshat Shemot as you know. I find my knowledge of the Parsha much greater now that we have done so. I am looking forward to davouring down some time toast tomorrow when we create our timelines online.
Reporting: Isaac Graber, Action News 5
Today we learned about the timeline of Parshat Shemot as you know. I find my knowledge of the Parsha much greater now that we have done so. I am looking forward to davouring down some time toast tomorrow when we create our timelines online.
Reporting: Isaac Graber, Action News 5
Nightly Question - 1/13/11
Which explanation of the theme of sefer Shemot - Netziv or Ramban do you like better? Why?
(Also, please remember to look at capzles.com and timetoast.com)
(Also, please remember to look at capzles.com and timetoast.com)
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
The Technological Aspect
Thus far, Chumash class has been a big high of my school day for many reasons. I think that Rabbi Lubetski has the perfect ratio of the student learning by himself or with a partner, and Rabbi Lubetski teaching us the material himself. In today's class I learned many new things not only about the Sefer Shemos, but also on a nifty, little program called Google Docs. I worked on themes with my partner, Jake Baum, who knows an awful lot about Shemos that I didn't know. I feel that this is another positive for learning with a partner because we each taught each other a thing or two about the Parsha. Now I would like to address the matter of technology that has been talked a lot about around the class. Like my fellow classmate, Dylan Cooper, I do believe that the technological aspect of this course is a great way to learn how to utilize incredible learning programs such as Google Docs. This aspect will not only supply us with the requisite skills to be able to make use of these great technological achievements in the future, but it will also help us to be engaged in the learning as many of my classmates tend to doze off during class. I think it was the correct move on Rabbi Lubetski's part to incorporate these great learning enhancers into his curriculum.
-Benjamin Joseph Kampf
Guinea Pig Fun
As opposed to "Young Coops" below me (as usual), I personally believe the technological element of this class will engender a positive impact upon the course. It's more interesting and prevents people from dozing off. Honestly, the vast majority of the class will find using the computer more attention-grabbing than listening to a mere lecture. Comment if you disagree.
Happy Trails,
Dylan
Happy Trails,
Dylan
Todays Class
I just wanted to mention how I loved class today. I loved the themes presented and I feel like we grasped the true concept of the Sefer. Because this is a blog and we are supposed to express our feelings, I will: Why are we using a computer that needs internet to post wordy and superfluous comments when we can instead learn Torah? Don't get me wrong fellow readers, Rabbi Lubetski's teaching methods are "beastly" and "impeccable," yet, I do see this as an issue at least to me.
-Young Coops (AKA Ethan Cooper)
-Young Coops (AKA Ethan Cooper)
shemos
I am really looking forward to learning about Shemos this year. These weekly quizes are really going to help me understand it. Moreover, I am excited to use the high-technology of google docs.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
i am officially an author
I am an author currently and everyone in the class is not I can actually write new posts but you guys can only comment. Rabbi Lubetski sent Bentzie, Ethan, and I an invitation to be an author of the site
thank you
thank you
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Welcome
Welcome to our blog on Chumash. For every day of class, each student is required to post at least one comment. The comment can be a new post or it can comment on someone else's post. Please make sure that if you are starting a new thread that you don't comment on a post but rather start a new post.
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