Hamilton Hebrew High Midrasha courses

2010 / 2011 Course Schedule

Hebrew Language: Grades 9 & 11
• Grade 9 Tuesday @ 4:30 pm to 6:45 pm
• Grade 11 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
Wednesday @ 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
Food & Nutrition Sciences
Tuesday @ 7:00pm to 9:15pm

Discover the factors (nutritional, psychological, social, cultural, and global) that influence your food choices. Learn how to make appropriate dietary choices. Explore the history and significance of great Jewish food.

Open to students in Grade 11 or 12 with any university or university/college preparation course in social sciences and humanities, English, or Canadian and world studies.

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?