1. Friday, 22 February 2019
Driving Question: What is the difference between Orthodox and Reform Jews?
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I can describe some differences between Orthodox and Reform Jews.
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I can explain with examples, the differences between Orthodox and Reform Jews.
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I can evaluate the reasons for differences between Orthodox and Reform Jews.
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Challenge Question: Why do Jews not share their identity?

2. Last lesson, half the class learnt about Orthodox and Reform Judaism
Be the teacher…
Last lesson, half the class learnt about Orthodox and Reform Judaism
You have 10 minutes to teach somebody in this room WHO WASN’T HERE about the difference between Orthodox and Reform Judaism and help them complete their Venn diagram.
Do not allow anybody to copy from your sheet- you must TEACH them the differences!

3. Check your knowledge…..
What would you expect an ORTHODOX Jew to be wearing?
What do ORTHODOX Jews believe about the Sabbath day?
What language do ORTHODOX Jews always pray in?
Where to women sit in a REFORM synagogue?
What do REFORM Jews believe about the Torah?

4. What are the differences?
Orthodox
Reform
Torah
“The Torah is God’s word and shouldn’t be changed”
“God gave us the Torah, but we need to make sure that it’s relevant”
Language
“We should use Hebrew, the language of our ancestors in our services”
“Not everybody understands Hebrew so lets use our own languages too”
Women
“In Orthodox Judaism men and women don’t sit together at services”
“In Reform Judaism men and women can sit wherever and with whoever they want”
Clothes
“I wear distinctive clothing like the Kippah and the Tallit”
“I sometimes wear distinctive clothing, but not always and I’m not made to either”

5. “All Jewish people believe the same things”
Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion. (3)
Why might someone disagree with you? (3)
i) I agree/disagree because………………… I also agree/disagree with this statement because…………….. Finally, I agree/disagree because……………….. ii) Conversely, people may disagree with me because Furthermore, they may disagree because……………… Finally, they may disagree with me ………………………
I can give 3 reasons for my own point of view.
I can provide 3 points for my own view and consider the alternative view point.
I can provide 3 points for my own view and 3 points for the views of others.
How do we answer a question like this?
Can use the points people made in the continuum
Box sheet – For/Against/In my opinion.
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6. Peer Assess