Jewish History ISA
* school1. TODO [0/4] Complete The Jewish Studies ISA
[ ]Watch and take notes on the video and historical sources (see below).[ ]Write a 200-word paragraph describing the features of Hellenization in the city of Alexandria Be sure to include some of the unique buildings and structures in the city that helped make Alexandria a true model of a Greek city (polis). Using examples from the sources below will help to strengthen your paragraph.[ ]Write a 250-word paragraph on the life of Jews in the ancient city of Alexandria. Be sure to explain how Jews responded to the Hellenistic culture they lived in and include your opinion on the impact of Hellenization on the Jews. Examples from the attached sources will help to strengthen your paragraph.[ ]Write a 300-400 word report answering the following question In this report, you must draw comparisons between the Jews of ancient Alexandria and Jews in Toronto today. Every point of comparison must directly reference course material and the readings from this assignment.[0/4]QUESTION: How did the Jews of Alexandria living 2300 years ago maintain their Jewish identity in the Diaspora and how is this similar to what Jews in Toronto face today in keeping our Jewish identity? Use 3 out of the 4 examples below (see bullet points) to help you answer the question:[ ]Synagogues and places of worship in Ancient Alexandria and modern Toronto[ ]The role of language in Jewish community and identity (then and now)[ ]The relationship between the diaspora communities and Israel[ ]Secular culture and the Jewish relationship with it
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