ANALYSE Identify components and the relationship between them; draw out and relate implications
DEMONSTRATE Show by example
DESCRIBE Provide characteristics and features
EXPLAIN Relate cause and effect; make the relationships between things evident; provide why and/or how
Outcomes to be Assessed in this Unit
H1 - explains aspects of religion and belief systems
H2 - describes and analyses the influence of religion and belief systems on individuals and society
H3 - examines the influence and expression of religion and belief systems in Australia
H4 - describes and analyses how aspects of religious traditions are expressed by their adherents
H5 - evaluates the influence of religious traditions in the life of adherents
H6 - organises, analyses and synthesises relevant information about religion from a variety of sources, considering usefulness, validity and bias
H8 - applies appropriate terminology and concepts related to religion and belief systems
H9 - coherently and effectively communicates complex information, ideas and issues using appropriate written, oral and graphic forms
Significant People and ideas
The CONTRIBUTION to Judaism of ONE significant person or school of thought: MOSES MAIMONIDES Students learn to: EXPLAIN the contribution to the development and expression of Judaism of ONE significant person Study the EFFECT of Maimonides on Judaism and ANALYSE the impact of HIM on Judaism
Maimonides - An introduction
Moses Maimonides (Rabbi Moshe ben Maimon, usually referred to in Hebrew by the acronym "RaMBaM"
He was one of the towering figures in medieval intellectual and religious life
In addition to his law code, he excelled in the fields of philosophy, science, medicine and communal leadership
Though born in Spain in 1135, in his youth his family fled religious persecution, settling in Europe.
Best known for his work "The Mishneh Torah" and the Guide for the Perplexed
Of central importance is his "Thirteen Articles Of Faith which have been a guide to the principal beliefs of Judaism for centuries
These thirteen articles have been incorporated into most Jewish prayer books
His writings enriched medieval Judaism by giving it a new philosophical language
Today, Jewish professional groups see him as defining the essence of what each and every Jew should be doing - making sure that Torah study has a place in their lives
DESCRIBE and EXPLAIN Jewish "ethical teachings" on BIOETHICS
JEWISH ETHICS - AN INTRODUCTION
Ethics are concerned with human values and behaviour, and Jewish ethics define correct Jewish behaviour. There is a continual interaction between ethics and Halachah (Jewish law) because it is through the study of ethics that we come to discussions about the morals and principles of that law. From Biblical times, the Halachah strove to raise the moral conscience of the people through prescription and exhortation.
The question arises: To truly be an ethical Jew, is it sufficient to follow Halachah, or is it necessary in addition to subscribe to purely ethical principles, which may also be secular? There are different answers: Rabbi Karelitz believed that the only way to become a truly ethical person was to strictly observe the law. Maimonides believed that secular principles or morality may be useful, but they are only a set of social conventions. Only a divine law such as Halachah can bring a person to perfection in both body and soul. Another view sees large areas of human behaviour as beyond the strict purview of Halachah. It states that there are certain rules or moral perceptions that cannot be explained by Halachah, but this does not mean that they are inferior or invalid.
DESCRIBE one significant practice- MARRIAGE- within Judaism and DEMONSTRATE how the practice expresses the beliefs of Judaism and ANALYSE the significance of MARRIAGE for both the individual and the Jewish community
Marriage is highly revered and strongly encouraged in Judaism. The celibate life has never been considered more holy than the married life. In fact, one must be married in order to become a rabbi. Judaism's high view of marriage derives from its view of the home and family as the center of religious life. A traditional Jewish wedding is full of meaningful rituals, giving expression to the deepest significance and purpose of marriage. These rituals symbolize the beauty of the relationship of husband and wife, as well as their obligations to each other and to the Jewish people. In preparing for the wedding, the chatan (Hebrew for groom) and kallah (bride) should not only pay attention to the material and temporal aspects of married life, but should focus as well on ensuring their religious, spiritual and moral readiness for the future
Depth Study - Judaism
Glossary of Key Words
Outcomes to be Assessed in this Unit
Significant People and ideas
The CONTRIBUTION to Judaism of ONE significant person or school of thought: MOSES MAIMONIDES Students learn to: EXPLAIN the contribution to the development and expression of Judaism of ONE significant person Study the EFFECT of Maimonides on Judaism and ANALYSE the impact of HIM on JudaismMaimonides - An introduction
Ethics
DESCRIBE and EXPLAIN Jewish "ethical teachings" on BIOETHICSJEWISH ETHICS - AN INTRODUCTION
Ethics are concerned with human values and behaviour, and Jewish ethics define correct Jewish behaviour. There is a continual interaction between ethics and Halachah (Jewish law) because it is through the study of ethics that we come to discussions about the morals and principles of that law. From Biblical times, the Halachah strove to raise the moral conscience of the people through prescription and exhortation.
The question arises: To truly be an ethical Jew, is it sufficient to follow Halachah, or is it necessary in addition to subscribe to purely ethical principles, which may also be secular? There are different answers: Rabbi Karelitz believed that the only way to become a truly ethical person was to strictly observe the law. Maimonides believed that secular principles or morality may be useful, but they are only a set of social conventions. Only a divine law such as Halachah can bring a person to perfection in both body and soul. Another view sees large areas of human behaviour as beyond the strict purview of Halachah. It states that there are certain rules or moral perceptions that cannot be explained by Halachah, but this does not mean that they are inferior or invalid.
Significant Practices in the life of adherents
DESCRIBE one significant practice- MARRIAGE- within Judaism and DEMONSTRATE how the practice expresses the beliefs of Judaism and ANALYSE the significance of MARRIAGE for both the individual and the Jewish communityMarriage is highly revered and strongly encouraged in Judaism. The celibate life has never been considered more holy than the married life. In fact, one must be married in order to become a rabbi. Judaism's high view of marriage derives from its view of the home and family as the center of religious life. A traditional Jewish wedding is full of meaningful rituals, giving expression to the deepest significance and purpose of marriage. These rituals symbolize the beauty of the relationship of husband and wife, as well as their obligations to each other and to the Jewish people. In preparing for the wedding, the chatan (Hebrew for groom) and kallah (bride) should not only pay attention to the material and temporal aspects of married life, but should focus as well on ensuring their religious, spiritual and moral readiness for the future
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