Minecraft Judaism - Fall Holidays

Lost Tribe

Join Lost Tribe's instructors in fun, educational, and experiential learning in Minecraft to celebrate the High Holidays! We'll create, collaborate and compete while learning about Rosh Chodesh, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, and Simchat Torah. Appropriate for players ages 8-12; beginner-level Minecraft experience required.

When you enroll in two Truvie fall-semester classes, you'll get a third one for FREE.
Use code Fall2023 to get your discount at checkout.

Lost Tribe

8 - 12 year olds

3 - 12 learners per meeting

Holidays & Video Games

60 min per meeting

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Course Details

Description

· Rosh Chodesh - Players will learn about Rosh Chodesh through interactive STEM activities that help them visualize the Hebrew calendar and its uniqueness relative to the Gregorian calendar. They will then put their knowledge to the test in order to understand the meaning of Rosh Chodesh and its application in their own lives.

· Rosh Hashanah - Players work together in a team relay race to overcome sweet-themed obstacles and learn about and participate in the Jewish ritual of Tashlich by tossing Minecraft bread into a virtual river.

· Yom Kippur - Players will learn about the purposes and practices of Yom Kippur, and build a greater understanding of the concept of forgiveness through a series of challenging scenarios.

· Sukkot - Players learn about this harvest festival by building their own Sukkah in Minecraft. They’ll then “sukkah hop” to see each others’ creations, shake (a Minecraft) lulav and etrog, and hear the prayers we say as part of these traditions.

· Simchat Torah - Players will explore the first parsha and learn about Simchat Torah through solving riddles and completing puzzles. Then, groups will celebrate the beginning of a new Torah reading with dancing in a synagogue and completing various challenges.

Requirements

Computer, laptop, android tablet, ipad, or mobile phone. Headphones if learning in the same room as others.

Supply List

You can use a computer, tablet, Chromebook, or mobile device, (not a console e.g. switch, xbox). Each child will need headphones if they will be participating in a room with other kids to avoid feedback. Create a Microsoft account and download Minecraft (if you have not already done so), purchase the license ($30 USD for Java, varies for Mobile). Minecraft can be downloaded from the Google Play Store, Apple App Store or minecraft.net. Must have Java or Bedrock. Education Edition will not work.

Teacher

Roi Gil (He/Him)

Roi Gil provides educational content about Judaism through the exciting world of Minecraft. Roi does this through visiting replicas of Israeli locations in Minecraft, learning about the holidays through insightful discussions and games, and ensuring the kids are engaged in the content. Roi grew up in Israel, so he is always able to add fun facts about the tours he takes the kids on, or the holidays they mention. Even after moving away from Israel, Roi has been involved in the Jewish community, partaking in the Israeli scouts for 5 years before joining Lost Tribe.