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The Navi Department
Judaic Studies
  

Mrs. Rena Wolf - Chairperson
rwolf@yuhsg.org

The study of Nevi'im and Ketuvim focuses in large measure on the analysis and comprehension of the medieval commentaries, and the acquisition of the skills necessary for the students to continue learning Navi on their own. Another objective is for the students to gain a clear understanding of the historical framework of “Nach” and the time in which the prophets lived. Over a four-year period, students will cover the entire scope of the Biblical era in a chronologically related sequence.

Grade Nine:

The ninth grade Navi curriculum is divided into three sections, covered over two semesters.We begin with the study of Sefer Yonah, as it relates to Yom Kippur. The focus of our study is on the techniques of biblical story telling as well as on reinforcement of reading and parshanut (exegesis) skills.

We continue the semester with an analysis of selected mizmorim (chapters) from the Book of Psalms - Tehillim. In addition to introducing the students to biblical poetry, it is our goal to enhance the students’ appreciation of tefillah (personal prayer) as well.

The third section, as we approach the holiday of Shavuot, focuses on Megillat Ruth. Once again, we study the megillah within the historical context and its relationship to the chag.

Grade Ten:

The first semester of the tenth grade is devoted to the study of Trei Asar, while the second semester concentrates on Sefer Yeshayahu. Biblical commentaries are studied and compared, while an overview of Sefer Melachim provides an historical introduction to the period. The style and content of the sefarim are studied in-depth, and their application to our own lives is also explored.

Grade Eleven:

During the first semester, the eleventh grade studies Sefer Yirmiyahu with a special focus on Yirmiyahu’s life as a prophetic parallel to the ultimate fate of Bnei Yisrael.

During the second semester, the focus is on Sefer Iyov. Through an intensive study of the text, students discuss and analyze the problem of “why the righteous suffer and the evil prosper.”

Grade Twelve:

The twelfth grade curriculum currently features an in-depth study of the Five Megillot. We begin discussing the unique philosophical perspectives of Kohelet. We continue with the Book of Esther, analyzing the characteristics of the heroine Esther and the hidden role of G-d in the story.

In the second semester, we foray into Biblical poetry uncovering the metaphorical depictions and the many levels of interpretations of Shir Ha-Shirim. In addition, we explore the passionate descriptions in Eichah of the destruction of the First Temple.