JS 12-3

For classroom expectations and handouts:  see my weblog:  http://rabbilevingston.wordpress.com

For Monday, December 7th, do question "c" on page 2 of the new unit by going to the web:

c. Perspectives about the demands of modernity. Go to these websites and see what
you can learn about Chrismukah. What is your solution to “The December Dilemma?”
http://www.chrismukkah.com/
http://www.chrismukkah.com/content/chrismukkah_yatatata/chrismukkah_blog/
(self-promoting blog by creator of “Chrismukkah” creations)
http://www.myjewishlearning.com/holidays/About_Holidays/Non-
Jewish_Holidays/Christmas.shtml (December dilemma)
http://www.firstamendmentcenter.org/commentary.aspx?id=12217 (first amendment
issues around December holiday programming)
http://www.nymetroparents.com/newarticle.cfm?colid=9112 (parenting, no taking
sides)

Please write a couple of sentences in response to each of these questions to turn in on Monday the 7th:

*Do you have a positive or negative personal reaction to the blending of Christmas and Chanukah?

*How do you think families should respond to the December dilemma?

*What position do you think the state should take with respect to Christmas, Chanukah and other holiday celebrations in public places?