Bar/Bat Mitzvah

Here is a party planning video for a Bar/Bat Mitzvah. It explains about what a Bar/Bat mitzvah is and shows how some modern day followers of Judaism approach the celebration.

Judaism and Christianity

Here is a great video giving a historical view on Judaism and how it links into Christianity  It also talks on how Christianity became so widespread. I thought this would be appropriate seeing as the other classes are doing Christianity and we are doing Judaism.

Hava Nagila

I searched up a video of the Hava Nagila. Just so you all know, this is the dance we will all be doing during our final exam block, so give it a look. =D Also, there are chairs.

The Hava Nagila is a celebratory song and it doesn't get much more complicated than that.

Christian Veil

http://global.christianpost.com/news/egyptian-preacher-suggests-christian-women-wear-veils-to-avoid-rape-88049/

I found that this was extremely interesting.  That women should wear veils to avoid rape.

Hate Religion but Loves Jesus

I found this video to be very moving and at the same time, to make a lot of sense.  This rap is essentially about how this guy, dislikes the idea of religion, but at the same time, loves Jesus

Just Like Christmas?

In this humorous comic between two Christmas trees, one tree (appearing to be Jesus) explains how the soil, representing God, is the source of happiness, joy and peace. 

FINAL DEVOTION PROJECT

Explanation of project: You and your class will lead all MRE classes in a sacrament of one of the Western Religions we’ve studied (Judaism, Islam, or Christianity).  The goal of this project is to educate your peers, more thoroughly, on the rituals and liturgies found in these religions. You must provide the class with a “shared experience”, meaning: the class must participate in this devotion in some way.  After your research, you will find that some of the more common shared devotional experiences are: responsive readings and prayers, partaking in a meal, or singing. At the least, if your sacrament is difficult to “share”, you must provide the class with a “fill-in-the-blank” worksheet of your presentation.  

I.                    Determine which religion you would like to research their sacraments/tenants. Some of the more common are:

Islam: Salat, Shahada, Hajj(or any portion of it)

Judaism: Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Sabbath, Passover meal, or any one of the festivals

Christianity: Baptism, confirmation, Easter/Christmas/Pentecost Sunday service, Lord’s Supper

If you have an idea of a devotional experience, not on this list, please discuss it with me first.

II.                  During your devotional you must include these elements:

a.       History of the origin of the sacrament

b.      Scripture from the holy book that recounts this experience or which will be recited

c.       Leading of the sacrament including the “shared experience”- you can show a video of actual worshippers engaged in this sacrament to help your ‘congregation’ understand what typically happens during this, but there must also be something for your congregation to engage in as well, led by you and your partners.

III.                Length: 15-20 minutes (this includes any ‘set-up’ that needs to happen)

IV.                Due Date: Semester Exam time- Conflict C: 11:00-1:00 on Friday, January 18^th

V.                  Total point value: 50 points- Historical perspective: 10 points, Scriptural reference: 10 points, Shared experience: 30 points

Enjoy this experience and getting to lead your ‘congregation’ of 60 people towards a more personal fulfillment of one religion’s understanding of worship!