Hamilton Hebrew High Midrasha courses

2011/ 2012 Course Schedule

Hebrew Language: Grades 9, 10 & 12

• Grade 9 Wednesday @ 4:30 pm to 6:45 pm

. Grade 12 Tuesday @ 3:30 pm to 5:45 pm

• Grade 10 Monday @ 3:30 pm to 5:45 pm

If you don't use it... you lose it! Learn how to communicate with Israelis in Hebrew. Develop a proficiency in both oral and written Hebrew. These courses are designed to accommodate those who have a background in Hebrew, either through a Jewish Day school, Israeli upbringing or the equivalent. Students registering for these courses might be asked to take a written or oral Hebrew Language assessment test.

Grade 9
Community and Individuality in Judaism

Monday @ 7:00 pm to 9:15 pm

Explore the importance and value of both the individual and the community from a Jewish perspective. Learn about the centrality of the Biblical and Jewish principles of Chesed – Kindness, and Tzedakah – Charity, and develop an appreciation of the concept of “community”, the value of community leaders and a sense of communal responsibility.
Open to Grade 9 students and qualifying students in Grade 8. Reach Ahead!

Grade 10

Ethical Dilemmas
Wednesday @ 7:00 pm to 9:15 pm

Be equipped to face the ethical challenges of modern life. Explore current ethical dilemmas in the realms of medicine, business and family dynamics from a uniquely Jewish perspective. This course is designed to probe the ethical foundations of Jewish belief and show their relevance for everyday life.
Open to Grade 9 & 10 students

Grade 11

Media Studies
Monday @ 7:00 pm to 9:15 pm

Ready, set… ACTION! Create your own media works, learn the art of film production, and see “hands-on” how all forms of media can influence ideas.
Open to Grade 10 & 11 students

Grade 12 U Philosophy
Wednesday @ 7:00 pm to 9:15 pm

Investigate the answers to some of life's most important and puzzling questions… with a Jewish twist! Why am I here? Is there objective good and evil? What is beauty?