Jewish Studies · Curriculum Map
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2.8 · Jewish life, culture and identity · Exploring current contexts
Explain the importance of lifelong learning in Judaism today
Common level · Junior Cycle Jewish Studies current specification
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- Defining moments in the history of the Jewish people
- Jewish life, culture and identity
- Sacred texts
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1.1 · Defining moments in the history of the Jewish people — Construct a timeline of key people and events/moments in the history of Judaism encompassing the founding story, the Diaspora and events up to the present day, and be able to explain the significance of the key people and events/moments chosen1.2 · Defining moments in the history of the Jewish people — Research a case study of an Irish Jewish community focusing on key persons, places and dates associated with that community1.3 · Defining moments in the history of the Jewish people — Examine the Holocaust (Shoah) with reference to the causes and consequences of the Holocaust (Shoah); the experiences of the victims, perpetrators, resisters and bystanders; how Ireland responded; and how survivors of the Holocaust expressed their experiences through an examination of any two of poetry, music, art, literature or film1.4 · Defining moments in the history of the Jewish people — Investigate and present a case study on the impact of forced migration on the evolution of a Jewish community outside of Ireland1.5 · Defining moments in the history of the Jewish people — Identify two examples of diversity of religious beliefs, practices or customs of the Jewish faith within different cultures1.6 · Defining moments in the history of the Jewish people — Discuss how and why remembrance events are important in the lives of Jewish people1.7 · Defining moments in the history of the Jewish people — Investigate modern examples of anti-Semitism, genocide and religious intolerance and reflect on what can be done to challenge discrimination today1.8 · Defining moments in the history of the Jewish people — Describe contemporary examples of how people have taken a stand in defending those who suffer persecution because of their religious beliefs or ethnic identity2.1 · Jewish life, culture and identity — Present the biblical and/or historical basis for the five major and two minor festivals of Judaism and explain the importance of their celebration for believers today2.2 · Jewish life, culture and identity — Examine the origin and the significance of the celebration of Shabbat/Sabbath2.3 · Jewish life, culture and identity — Identify and explain the rituals associated with key moments in the life of a Jewish person2.4 · Jewish life, culture and identity — Create a biography of an Orthodox Jew illustrating the day-to-day practices, customs, prayers and challenges faced by him/her in the contemporary world2.5 · Jewish life, culture and identity — Trace the origins of two beliefs or practices in Judaism and compare how these are understood in Orthodox and non-Orthodox Judaism today2.6 · Jewish life, culture and identity — Explore the national or international contribution of two Jews to one of the following fields: science, sport, academic or political life2.7 · Jewish life, culture and identity — Create a profile of a great Jewish thinker, such as Maimonides, Rashi, or Moses Mendelssohn, and explain the significance of his/her writing/teaching/philosophy for Jewish people today2.8 · Jewish life, culture and identity — Explain the importance of lifelong learning in Judaism today3.1 · Sacred texts — Identify what are the main Jewish writings and commentaries3.10 · Sacred texts — Investigate how relevant Jewish sacred writings might inform an ethical response to one of the following contemporary issues: sanctity of human life, care for the environment, animal welfare, kashrut3.11 · Sacred texts — Explain how the Torah scroll is constructed and how it is used in Jewish worship3.2 · Sacred texts — Explain the development of the Oral Torah, Mishnah and Talmud3.3 · Sacred texts — Discuss the roles two women play in the Hebrew Bible/Tanakh3.4 · Sacred texts — Demonstrate an understanding of the biblical link between the Covenant and the Promised Land and discuss the significance of this land for Jewish people today3.5 · Sacred texts — Create a timeline to show the main events of Israelite history as presented in the Torah3.6 · Sacred texts — Discuss the importance of the first and second Temple as outlined in the Hebrew Bible/Tanakh3.7 · Sacred texts — Compare the messages of two Prophets showing an understanding of their historical contexts3.8 · Sacred texts — Compare two stories of liberation from the Hebrew Bible as presented in film and/or art3.9 · Sacred texts — Explain how the Ten Commandments had an influence on two of the following Charters that express moral values: the UN Declaration of Human Rights, the Constitution of the Irish State, or the Constitution of the USA