This week, 7th graders in the H and HB classes watche a 5 minute clip from a program entitled: "An Evening With Elie Wiesel". One of the speakers was a teenage girl named Eve Shalen. Eve talked about being bullied when she was in 7th grade, and feeling very much a part of the "out" group. One day, the "in" group began to bully another girl and Eve found herself joining in on the bullying. She was not proud of her actions.
After the film clip, students talked about their reactions and offered their perspectives. They talked about the different groups in their schools, and what it means to be part of a group, or to be excluded from a group.
Students then participated in a silent activity. Torah/Talmud/Pirkei Avot quotes were taped on the wall, students were broken out into groups and had to have "conversations" (in writing only!) based on the quotes. The "conversations" were very interesting and thought provoking and when the class was over, students talked about REALLY enjoying the activity!
Shabbat shalom, to all!
Sheira
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