BJE PRESENTS THE JUDAISMPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR

TUESDAY 21ST MARCH 2017 8.30AM – 3.30PMSydney Jewish Museum,148 Darlinghurst Rd, Darlinghurst NSW

SESSION 1 Keynote Panel

This panel discussion will give teachers an opportunity to appreciate Judaism as a living religious system that links directly with the life of adherents and the impact of Judaism on the life of an individual. Speakers will express the diverse range of ways that Judaism provides distinctive answers to the enduring questions of human existence.

Panel discussionModerator: Yotam WeinerPanellists: Rabbi Dr Ben Elton, Rabbi Jacqueline Ninio, Brandon Srot

SESSION 2 (OPTION 1) DIVERSITY OF EXPRESSION IN THEOLOGY

This session will equip you to help HSC students understand the difference between Orthodox, Conservative and Progressive streams of Judaism. You will appreciate how the similarities and differences of the streams reveal the diversity of expression within, and the underlying unity of, the whole religious tradition.

Sandy Hollis

SESSION 2 (OPTION 2) SIGNIFICANT PERSON

Abraham Geiger, • Anindepthstudy.• Explaininghiscontributiontothedevelopmentand

expression of Judaism• AnalysinghisimpactonJudaism

Rabbi Jeffery Cohen

SESSION 3 (OPTION 1) IMPACT OF PRINCIPAL BELIEFS ON EVERYDAY LIFE

An introduction to Judaism:• WhatisShabbat?• WhatisKashrut?• WhathappensatSynagogue?• AnexplanationofthebeliefintheoneGodandthe

attributes of God.• Anoutlineoftheconceptofadivinelyinspiredmoral

law

Rabbi Paul Lewin

SESSION 3 (OPTION 2) IMPACT OF PRINCIPAL BELIEFS ON ETHICAL DECISION MAKING

Ethical explorations - Organ donation, Euthanasia contraception, sex before marriage and Environmental Ethics• Adescriptionoftheprincipalethicalteachingsof

Judaism: – the Commandments of the Torah – the Prophetic Vision, including social justice and

Tikkun Olam – the repair of the world – the Book of Proverbs – wisdom, righteousness,

purity and generosity of spirit.• Adescriptionoftheimportanceofethicalteachingsin

the life of adherentsPam Tatz

SESSION 4 (OPTION 1)INTRODUCTION: Sandy Hollis

Learn about the different approaches to Marriage: Conservative, Orthodox and Progressive Judaism, to gain an appreciation of the diversity of expression within, and the underlying unity of, the whole religious tradition.

A REAL-MOCK WEDDING! Rabbi Paul Lewin

Learn about how a wedding contributes to the life of the individual and its impact on the Jewish community

SESSION 4 (OPTION 2)SIGNIFICANT PRACTICE - DEATH & MOURNING

Develop an understanding of how this practice expresses the beliefs of Judaism. Learn the impact and significance of this practice for both the individual and the Jewish community.

Pam Tatz

THE SYDNEY JEWISH MUSEUM is a Board of Studies Teaching & Educational Standards NSW endorsed provider of professional development for the maintenance of accreditation at Professional Competence Scope of endorsement – all Elements of the Professional Teaching Standards.

BJE PRESENTS THE JUDAISM PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINARSTUDIES OF RELIGION – INSERVICE DAYTUESDAY 21ST MARCH 2017 8.30AM – 3.30PM

FEE: $95.00 (Incl. GST)

VENUE: Sydney Jewish Museum,148 Darlinghurst Rd, Darlinghurst NSW

LUNCH not provided, but may be purchased from the Museum Café (see attached form). We recommend that lunch be ordered in advance – Please return the completed form to BJE for processing

BOOKINGS and payment may be made the website at www.bje.org.au OR send this form to BJE (not Sydney Jewish Museum) via email: administration@bje.nsw.edu.au / fax: 02 9365 0976 / post: NSW Board of Jewish Education - 56 Roscoe Street, Bondi Beach, 2026 /

Response Forms & Lunch Orders and payment to be in by 9th MARCH 2017

CONTACT

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ATTENDING (Please tick)

Session 1 Keynote Panel - Judaism

Session 2 (Option 1) Diversity of Expression in Theology - Streams of Judaism

Session 2 (Option 2) Significant Person - Abraham Geiger

Session 3 (Option 1) Principal Beliefs on Everyday Life - Synagogue, Shabbat

Session 3 (Option 2) Impact Of Principal Beliefs on Ethical Decision Making

Session 4 (Option 1) Marriage

Session 4 (Option 2) Significant Practice - Death & Mourning