February 28th, Wrapping Up Our Torah Stories

This week we wrapped up our unit on Torah stories with a cumulative project that encompassed all the stories our students learned. Each class learned all the same stories from the book of Genesis but each class focused on one parasha for their art project. We welcomed parents and siblings to the Romemu Center to see the beautiful creations our students made. Students were able to explain the meaning of their artwork and the values of the parasha to all the special grown-ups who came. Gathering all together at the Romemu Center to learn about Torah all together was such a beautiful blessing.

Most of our classes spent the day putting the finishing touches on their class Torach scrolls. Arielle's class focused on Parashat Vayetzei, specifically the story of Rachel, Leah, Jacob. The students were tasked with using only shades of green and a blank page of the same size for their work, to lend a sense of cohesion to their finished product.

Adira's class focused on Parashat Bereshit and used only shades of yellow and orange. The group made abstract depictions of the story and the values represented by it. 

Tali's class explored the story of Parashat Noach. Their Torah scroll consisted of blues like sea. Each student came up with unique ways to represent the story of Noach. The main lesson that served as a foundation for their work was "creating a world of kindness."

Grace's class explored Parashat Vayera and thought about the Jewish value of hachnasat orchim  (hospitality). Students created visual depictions of the story of Abraham and Sarah's tent and brainstormed ideas about how we can make someone feel welcome when they are in a new space.

We are so impressed with the ways our students have creatively chosen to interpret these centuries-old texts. They bring new life and meaning to our tradition, and we can't wait to see how they continue to be Seekers in their communities, their spirituality, and themselves.

Thank you for joining us this week to celebrate our students; we hope to welcome you back to the Romemu Center again soon!

L'hitraot!