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Turkish film
If anyone is ever interested in how Turkey compares to Bollywood or Hollywood, take a look at Nuri Ceylan. The man in my opinion is a genius. I had to study a few of his films in another class, and although I did not like them at first (he is notor
Read more…All this for a hat?
It might be hard to believe for us, but in 1923, there were executions that occurred because people were wearing a fez. You see, the fez was the symbol of the Ottoman Empire as part of an effort by Mahmud II to make the Ottoman Empire more modern or
Read more…Mustafa Kemal
To many people, this name means absolutely nothing. But to others, this was the man that everything possible. This is the gazi, the warrior, Ataturk - the Father of Turks.
Obviously, I can go on and on about such an important political figure..
Read more…Why I'm Interested in an SDLAP Language
For your first cultural post, reflect on what interests you about the language you are studying and the culture(s) where it is spoken.
Read more…"I Can" Statements- How much Hebrew have I Learned?
1. I can count to ten
2. I can greet others
3. I can introduce myself (name, where I am from, where I attend school)
4. I can talk about myself (some interests and what I like to do)
5. I can talk about my family (father, mother, sisters, their professio
My Learning Plan
Below is my Learning Plan that I designed at the beginning of the semester. Although I did not complete all of my learning goals, this plan was a great guideline to use throughout the entire course!
learning plan.docx
Bereavement in Judaism- My Cultural Project
I did my cultural project on bereavement practices in Judaism. After reading about their mourning rituals and practices, it became clear to me how different these practices are from the ones that we maintain. The first link below is to my power point
Read more…Culture Post #6 - Tehrangeles
There are 500,000 former Iranian nationals and their descendants living in Los Angeles, aka: Tehrangeles. According to the NPR article: Living in Tehrangeles: L.A.'s Iranian Community, 20% of the population in Beverly Hills is Iranian including 40%
Read more…Cultural Post #8- Jewish Clothing
There are still some Jewish followers today that dress in way that reflects the true life of the Torah. As a result, these individuals chose to wear certain articles of clothing and maintain certain hairstyles which follow the commands of the Torah,
Read more…Cultural Post #7- Jewish Holidays
There are many holidays celebrated within the Jewish religion. Each carries its own significance, traditions and customs. However, there are some things that every Jewish holiday has in common. First, every holiday begins the evening before the date
Read more…Cultural Post #6- Jewish Music
Hebrew music is considered very diverse and dates back to thousands of years ago. All in all, the rhythm and sound of the music greatly differs depending on the origins of the Jewish composers. Ultimately, the history of Hebrew music is primarily abo
Read more…Cultural Post #5- Bar and Bat Mitzvah
According to Jewish religion and belief, a boy attains religious maturity and becomes responsible to fulfill all of the commandments of the Torah at the age of 13. Similarly, a girl becomes equally responsible at the age of 12, one full year earlier
Read more…Cultural Post #4- Sports in Israel
Not surprisingly, sports and fitness are important in Jewish culture. Overall, sports in Israel are performed both in competitive atmospheres, as well as for leisure and
relaxation. There are a wide range of athletic activities common among Jewish
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