Jewish Belief & Ethics In The Modern World
Grade 10 (also open to grade 9) - code: YJUDS10

Learn the foundations of Jewish belief, and understand how to apply that knowledge to current ethical dilemmas that challenge humanity. Explore how Judaism relates to current medical, business and family ethical problems. Through this framework of seeing how classical Rabbinical Judaism relates to current events, students will develop a positive view on the vast scope of Jewish studies and its enduring relevance.

Israel In Jewish Identity: Jewish Leadership
Grade 12 (also open to grade 11) - code: YJUDS12

This university prep course will give you a better understanding of world politics and Canada’s international role in cooperation and conflict resolution, with a particular focus on the history of Israel from antiquity up to the current Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In a world polarized by this conflict, where campuses have become hotbeds of Palestinian activism, Jewish students are ill-equipped to deal with the issues they will face. This course will equip you to successfully confront bias on campus. You will also examine case studies related to modern human rights issues, and analyze various leadership techniques as how they apply to human rights, social responsibility, management of group dynamics, conflict resolution and cooperation.

Beginning Hebrew
Grade 10 (also open to grade 9) - code: YHEBL10

With no prior knowledge of Hebrew necessary, learn vocabulary that will enable you to describe yourself and others, including personal interests and activities. Learn how to order in a restaurant, make an appointment, surf the internet, make travel arrangements, go shopping, and express your opinions on a variety of issues. Learn to read short poems, talk about music and movies, and create your own short movie, exploring your own personal and academic interests in Hebrew. Class work will be supplemented by mutlimedia activities, video clips, and drills on the course website.

Intermediate Hebrew
Grade 11 (also open to grade 10) - code: YHEBL11

Intermediate Hebrew is a dynamic combination of grammar, literature, video, and cross-cultural comparisons. Building on skills learned in Beginning Hebrew, learn to talk about yourself, read newspapers, express opinions, and discuss issues relevant to the Jewish world and to the community at large. Small class size enables students to progress in their own pace and explore individual interests.

Need more info about Torah High courses? Please call Rabbi Berger at 604-323-6308 or Rabbi Meltzer at 604-716-4673, or Sandra at 604-736-7607 Ext. 315. We can also be reached by email at info@vncsy.com

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