Read or listen to the following article:
http://www.npr.org/2014/03/14/290106644/israels-orthodox-ravers-are-on-a-holy-mission-to-dance
Answer the following questions:
1. What does it mean if something is orthodox?
2. What is a mitzvah?
3. Why do the Na Nachs worship the way that they do?
4. Who is Gabriella Wernick?
5. According to Magid, what is the Na Nachs' responsibility when it comes to the relationship between "religious" and "secular" Jews?
6. If this story were juxtaposed next to a story about the violence that is recurring in Jerusalem, what type of effect would be created? What type of appeal would be created? (Logical, Pathetic, or Ethical)
1) When something is orthodox it is normal or usual.
ReplyDelete2) It's a Jewish commandment.
3) They say it's to be happy and keep the Torah better.
4) She was a pedestrian who happened across the Na Nachs and enjoyed them.
5) Secular Jews are fascinated with the Na Nachs and the Na Nachs are resolving some of the tensions between the secular and religious Jews.
6) If that were to happen, maybe the Jews would then be seen as radicals where one side is violent and the other parties all the time. It could be seen as an ethical appeal.
1.) if something is orthodox it means that it is established and approved.
ReplyDelete2.) a mitzvah is a Jewish commandment.
3.) Na Nachs worship by raving as a new way of worshiping God. It helps mainly teens connect and become closer to God when they have distanced themselves from God and the religion they were brought up in,
4.) Gabrielle is a passerby who found the music/"good vibes" contagious.
5.) Na Nachs help the understanding between the "religious" and "secular" Jews, allowing them to accept one another in a way that would've been impossible.
6.) A juxtaposed effect would be created. The contrast between war and peace is great, and an extremely pathetic appeal would be created because of the sorrows of war and the happiness of peace.
If something is orthodox, then it is customary, conventional, or established. A mitzvah is a spiritual duty one may fulfill. The Na Nachs worship the way they do because of the way the rabbi Nachman taught: to love and appreciate God and the Torah through happiness and joy. It doesn't matter how you show that joy; it can come through dancing, singing, etc. Gabrielle Warwick is a secular Jew that witnessed the Na Nachs one day on the street playing their music and enjoyed it. They connect the secular and religious Jews together by showing the secular Jews a different side to the religious Orthodox Jew life. It sort-of entices them to join even if they were prone to party back in their secular lives. The Na Nachs show their religion to the secular Jews but in a different way: through music and dancing and simply having fun. That is their responsibility. If this story was juxtaposed next to another story about the recurring violence in Jerusalem it would have a reassuring effect that there is still some good in the world within all that war violence. It would have a pathetic appeal because of how the Na Nachs are able to relate to the secular Jews in such a unique way.
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If something is orthodox it is something that is traditional or normal in a
ReplyDeleteculture. A mitzvah is a spiritual duty or Jewish law.The Na Nachs worship the way they do because they want there religion to be something they enjoy. They want to dance and spread joy so that others will be happy and they can enjoy worship.
Gabriella is a passerby who found the good vibes of the Na Nachs to be contagious when they started to dance. She was just a normal pedestrian who was effected by their happiness. The Na Nachs are really just interested in proselytizing joy, so they're really a breath of fresh air for a lot of the secular Jews because they allow for a certain kind of exposure to traditional Judaism that secular Jews would never have because they would never have that sort of contact with the ultra-Orthodox community. If this story was juxtaposed next to a story about the violence that is recurring in Jerusalem it would have an effect that shows there can be happiness in times of trouble if people compromise and loosen up. It creates both pathetic appeal to people's emotions and an ethical appeal when it comes to religion.
Brooke Gilbert
1.) Orthodox means a person who lives strictly by the teachings of their religion.
ReplyDelete2.) A spiritual duty
3.) Because they believe that happiness is the key to a relationship with their god.
4.) A bystander in the streets during one of the "Car Raving" scenes.
5.) To build a connection between the two groups.
6.) Pathetic, logical, ethical
~Abbi Spencer ~
When something is orthodox it is adhering to a traditional or accepted view standa point. This is common in religion. A mitzvah is a spiritual duty concerning the Na Nachs' belief. The Na Nachs believe that the key to a great personal relationship with God is through happiness. Being happy can be shown in different ways with song, dance, joking or just foolishness. Gabriella Wernick is a pedestrian (secular Jew) that caught the a good vibe from the Na Nachs van and danced with them. She was overwhelmed by the feelings of acceptance and love. She later became a follower of the Na Nachs. The Na Nachs responsibility when it comes to secular and non-secular Jews is that they offer some type of understanding between the two. They draw in secular Jews and breakdown the teachings of the "religious" Jew in a way they can understand and not feel condemned. If this story was placed next to a story about crime in Jerusalem it would create an moral and emotional conflict. This would create an Ethical and Pathetic appeal because when you hear about all these Na Nachs that are happy and crazy ravers for God. They reach secular Jews with there happy lifestyle of faith while "religious" Jews seem to be pushing secular Jews away. I would then be more inclined to what to support the Na Nach movement to help secular Jews and that may cut down on the recurring violence in Jerusalem.
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ReplyDeleteIf something is orthodox then it is considered to be "correct in teaching." A mitzvah is a spiritual duty in the Orthodox church. The Na Nachs worship the way they do in order to be happy and spread happiness to others. Gabriella Wernick is a Secular Jew. According to Magid, the Na Nachs' responsibility is to expose Secular Jews to traditional Judaism that Secular Jews would not have otherwise. It would emphasize the Na Nachs even more as a happy-go-lucky group of ultra-Orthodox Jews that seek to spread happiness. A pathetic appeal is created as a result.
1) When something is orthodox, it has order, structure, and purpose.
ReplyDelete2) A mitzvah is a commandment given by god in the Jewish culture and refers to the 613 commandments in the Torah.
3) The Na Nachs believe in sharing happiness is the best way to grow close to God. They find mini parties with upbeat spiritual music to be the best way to enjoy happiness, thus they grow closer to god, which is their purpose of life.
4) Gabriella Wernick is a secular Jew who enjoyed seeing the Na Nach briefly dance in the street.
5) Magid views the Na Nachs as a group that is responsible for bringing joy to many peoples lives that are being torn by political tension. Magid also knows that the Na Nachs could be the only religious thing that secular Jews might ever see, and Magid feels like that the Na Nachs are responsible for reaching out to those people.
6) If this story was juxtaposed with a story about violence in Israel, a negative effect would be created and an ethical appeal would be created. An Ethical appeal would have been created by raising to question the success and purpose of the Na Nachs. If they were really fulfilling their goal, shouldn't violence in Israel be nonexistent? This question would be raised in most people's minds if this article was juxtaposed by an article aobut violence in Jerusalem.
Chandler Roberts
Kacy Howard
ReplyDelete1.) Orthodox is where a person lives strictly by the teachings of his/her religion.
2.) Mitzvah refers to precepts and commandments as commanded by God.
3.) The Na Nachs worship the way they do because they want to show that their religion isn't just about following strict rules and they also want to promote happiness.
4.) Gabriella Wernick was a passerby who found the Na Nachs good vibes to be contagious.
5.) To show that there isn't much of a difference between the groups and they lighten up the mood.
6.) Pathetic
The word orthodox means right belief or right praise. A mitzvah is a commandment.The Na Nachs' interest in dancing and ecstatic experiences leads Magid to compare them to another subculture called ravers. And in some way the Na Nach people are replicating a particular certain kind of rave culture within the norms of ultra-Orthodox Judaism. Gabriella Wernick is a passerby who found the good vibes to be contagious. Magid thinks that's extraordinary when you consider that tensions are high between secular and religious Israelis. Magid says they are responsible for sharing joy. If this story was juxtaposed with a story about the violence in Jerusalem the effect would change from happy and joyful to sad and anger. The type of appeal that would be created is a pathetic appeal.
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If something is considered orthodox, then it is widely accepted as true or correct by most people. In relation to religion, orthodox means something that closely follows the traditional beliefs and customs of that particular religion. A mitzvah is a law that Jewish people abide by. The Na Nachs abide by the spreading of happiness as their main mitzvah. The Na Nachs worship by being really happy and upbeat. They do this because it is what they feel is the “key to a rich relationship with God.” Gabriella Wernick is a secular Jew, or non-practicing Jew, who “found the good vibes to be contagious.” According to Magid, the Na Nachs’ responsibility is to be a bridge between the secular Jews and the ultra religious Jews. The Na Nachs bring joy to both communities and allow the secular Jews to be exposed to “traditional Judaism,” something they would never do otherwise. The juxtaposition of the violence in Jerusalem and the happiness of the Na Nachs would create an effect that tries to make the Jews look innocent. The article shows the Jewish culture as these nice happy people, so if you show violence where they live, and then people will feel as if they have nothing to do with the violence because people see them as nice. It would produce an ethical appeal because people would think that the Jewish people have the upmost morality, so they would not think that the violence had anything to do with the Jewish community.
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If something is Orthodox, it usually means it focuses on reading and studying. A "mitzvah", is a spiritual duty. The Na Nachs worship the way they do because they believe the way to get closest to God is thriugh happiness. Gabriella Wernick is a Secular Jew who like the Na Nachs. According to Magid, the responsibility of the Na Nachs concernig the relationship between religious and secular Jews is to create an understanding between the two groups. It seems that if this story were next to a story about the violence in Jerusalem, that an Ethical appeal would be created.
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1. If something is orthodox then it means that it lives strictly by teachings of his/her religion.
ReplyDelete2. A mitzvah is a precept or commandment.
3. They the way they do because they want to spread happiness.
4. Gabriella Wernick was a passerby who found the "good vibes" contagious
5. Prayer, Joy, and celebration is their responsibility
6. It would cause rupture and cause a pathetic appeal
If something is orthodox then it is of the usual or ordinary type. A mitzvah is a spiritual duty. The Na Nach’s believe the way they do because their central belief is that happiness is the key to a rich relationship with God. Gabriella Wernick is a secular Jew who likes the Na Nachs and found the good vibes to be contagious. Magid feels the Na Nachs are helping to create understanding between them and secular Jews because the Na Nachs are often misunderstood. If the story were juxtaposed next to reoccurring violence in Jerusalem then people would probably believe that the violence was not caused by the Jewish people and this would create an ethical appeal.
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Jala Thomas:
ReplyDeleteIf something is orthodox, it is seen as the "right belief" or the "right praise". A "mitzvah" is a Hebrew word used in Judaism that means a commandment, commanded by God. The Na Nachs worship the way they do because they believe that happiness is the key to having a rich relationship with God. They believe that their role is to spread happiness to others, and that is just what they do by performing at weddings and in the public streets of Jerusalem. Gabriella Wernick was a woman who just so happen to be a passerby and in no time, she became contagious to the good vibes and happiness that the Na Nachs were spreading. Their main goal is trying to proselytize joy and help others to be happy also. The Na Nachs' responsibility when it comes to the relationship between "religious" and "secular" Jews is that they want to allow a different kind of feel to the traditional Judaisim and something that the secular would never be able to feel or experience because they probably would never have the chance to be able to be apart of the ultra-Orthodox community. If this story was juxtaposed next to a story about the violence that is recurring in Jerusalem, it would make you wonder, if these people exists and are spreading happiness and peace throughout Jerusalem, how could there still be so much unhappiness and violence still going. You would not know whether to look at Jerusalem as a happy place, or somewhere where you think that nothing good is happening, and violence is on the rise. I think it would create a ethnical appeal, because it kind of battles the good and the bad side of Jerusalem to try to make the reader see Jerusalem in only one of those ways, good or bad.
Matthew Sloan
ReplyDelete1) Orthodox: The truth, the real way.
2) Mitzvah: Coming of age celebration for boys.
3) Na Nachs worship the way they do because they think happiness is key to a relationship with god.
4) Gabriella Wernick is a passerby who found the good vibes to be contagious.
5. The Na Nachs responsibility is to bring them joy and create understanding between the groups.
6. A learning effect. Pathetic appeal.
Donaijah Falls
ReplyDelete1. The word 'orthodox' is defined as "conforming to what is generally or traditionally accepted as right or true; established and approved."
2. A mitzvah is a good deed done from religious duty.
3. They believe that happiness is central to a good relationship with God, and so they use electronic music and dance to do that.
4. A pedestrian who once participated in a Na Nach street rave.
5. Using their unusual celebration of Judaism to unite secular and religious Jews, instead of focusing about what makes them different.
6. Juxtaposed next to a report of violence in Jerusalem, readers would be provided a breath of fresh air knowing that violence doesn't involve everyone and there isn't a roaming riot culture with people waiting for something to go wrong, culminating with a pathetic appeal.
Sydney Moore
ReplyDeleteThe word orthodox means “right belief” or “right praise.” For something to be orthodox is for it to specifically follow a religion. A mitzvah is what the Hasidic sect called the Breslovers believe to be their spiritual duty. It states happiness is the key to a rich relationship with God. The Na Nachs worship the way they do because it’s a matter of the soul. They believe this is the best way to worship God. Gabriella Wernick is a passerby who witnessed the Na Nachs as they got out at a red light and began to dance in the intersection. According to Magid, it is the Na Nachs responsibility to create an understanding between religious and secular Jews. If this story were juxtaposed next to a story of violence in Jerusalem, it would create a pathetic appeal. Even in the everyday violence, people are still dedicated to their religions and are trying to make the best of their situation.
If something is orthodox then it adheres to what is commonly accepted. A mitzvah is a good deed performed out of religious duty or a precept/commandment of the Jewish law. The Na Nachs' worship in this extreme manner in order to spread happiness and reach people for their group. Gabriella Wernick was a passerby on the road who started dancing with the Na Nachs. They had randomly stopped at an intersection, got out of their cars, and started dancing. Magic says that the Na Nachs are a breath of fresh air for most secular Jews because they expose them to traditional Judaism. It would seem contradictory if you juxtaposed this story with the story described because the Jews are still enjoying themselves even with all the violence. An ethical appeal against the jews would be created.
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Silvia Brosolo
ReplyDeleteSomething orthodox is something that is conforming to the beliefs and attitudes that are generally approved by a doctrine, philosophy, etc.
A 'mitzvah' is a spiritual duty. In its primary meaning, the word refers to a commandment.
The Na Nachs act in a way that encourages happiness in themselves and other people because they believe that happiness is the key to relate to God and that it is their spiritual duty to spread happiness to other people.
Gabriella Wernick is a secular Jew that found herself in the middle of a dance at a red light started by the Na Nachs and found it contagious and welcoming.
According to Magid, Na Nachs help creating understanding between secular and ultra-Orthodox Jews, being "…a breath of fresh air" for them.
Juxtaposing a story of violence in Jerusalem would create a strong contrast that would emphasize different approaches to religion in Israel. It would create a pathetic appeal on the audience, since it would show two opposite emotions: happiness and anger, and how different their consequences are.
Adhering to what is commonly accepted. A good deed performed out of religious duty. The Na Nachs are replicating a particular certain kind of rave culture. Gabriella Wernick is a passerby who found the good vibes to be contagious. The Nah Nachs really just interested in proselytizing joy. In my opinion I think it would be a pathetic appeal. Because the Na Nachs are happy and enjoying what they do and on the other hands there is just violence and death.
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Orthodox is adherence to accepted norms, more specifically to creeds, especially in religion. A mitzvah refers to precepts and commandments as commanded by God. The Na Nach worship the way they do because they would rather worship in joy and share their religion than be sad and traditional. Gabriella was someone who randomly passed by the Na Nach and saw how they acted and it was contagious she said. The responsibility of the Na Nach is to create understanding between the religious and the secular Jews. If this were juxtaposed it would create a pathological appeal because it would e vow people emotions and Mae them confused. It would have a bad effect because the article is talking about something good and holy and the other is talking about sonething bad.
ReplyDelete1. Orthodox is accepting and closely following the traditional beliefs and customs of a religion (www.merriam-webster.com)
ReplyDelete2. A mitzvah is a spiritual duty or a commandendment.
3. The Na Nachs believe if you are happy then you keep the rules better. They believe in doing whatever makes them joyful.
4. Gabriella Wernick was someone who was on the street when the Na Nachs stopped and started to dance. She felt "the good vibes to be contagious."
5. Magid feels that their way of worship pulls in those people who normally would not have had contact with the Orthodox Jewish community.
6. I feel if the article were placed close together that it would show there is some balance over there. Media sometimes only shows us the bad things going on to make us believe what they want us to believe. Articles like the one we read show us the other side and make us think. I think it would be more ethical than the normal media is. Normal media only shows their side.
1. If something is orthodox, then it is strictly structured.
ReplyDelete2. A mitzvah is like a mantra or spiritual duty.
3. The Na Nachs do what they do in order to maintain happiness, which makes them feel closer to God.
4. Gabriella Wernick is a secular Jew
5. Magid feels that Na Nachs are a "breath of fresh air" to secular Jews.
6. If this story were juxtaposed beside a story of the violence that terrorizes Jerusalem it would create a feeling of hope, or establish the axiom of good and bad, or almost like a light in the dark.I think it creates an ethical appeal because it would encourage a belief in hope and faith. In addition, I'm more partial to the idea that religion creates an ethical appeal.
Iyana Gray
The word “orthodox” means “right belief” or “right praise.” A mitzvah refers to a moral deed performed as a religious duty. The Na Nachs worship the way they do because their central belief is that happiness is key to a rich relationship with God, and dancing and acting the way they do promotes happiness. Gabriella Wernick is a secular Jew who happened to pass by the Na Nachs while they were dancing in an intersection at a red light. She felt the happiness from the group was contagious. According to Magid it is extraordinary that the Na Nachs can bring secular and religious Jews together because the tensions are so high between the two. Juxtaposing a story about the violence in Jerusalem and the Na Nachs might make the reader look at Jerusalem in a different light and may make the reader see the situation differently. This may create a pathetic appeal for it would appeal to the readers emotions by putting two different extremes next to each other and allowing the reader to see both the good and bad sides of Jerusalem.
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ReplyDeleteThe meaning of the word orthodox is what people consider as generally accepted to be true by most people and what most people believe to be true. Orthodox religion is said to be highly conservative. They claim to hold the traditional beliefs and customs of the early church that Jesus Christ established. A mitzvah is a good deed done from a religious duty. Their duty is to spread happiness to others. The Na Nachs are the people who practice that happiness. They worship the way they do because their central belief is that happiness is the main relationship you can have with God. Gabriella Wernick is a witness of the Na Nachs practicing their happiness. She passed them dancing and celebrating, & felt acceptance and welcoming. Acording to Magrid, the Na Nachs' responsibility is to bring happiness. They practice their happiness based off of secular AND religious Jews by practicing traditional Judaism that secular Jews could not practice because they do not associate with the orthodox community. Their responsibility is to basically develop happiness and an understanding between secular and religious Jews. If this story were juxtaposed next to a story about the violence that is happening in Jerusalem, it would create an emotional effect because one article talks about the happiness of Judaism, & one would talk about the violence & it would form a sentimental effect toward the reader. It would develop a pathetic appeal because it appeals to emotion.
Caylin Kliner
If something is orthodox it means that it lives strictly by the teachings of his/her religion. Mitzvah is a precept or commandment. The Na Nachs' worship the way they do because they want to mix happiness and holiness together. They say happiness is the key to a healthy relationship with God. Gabriella Wernick is a passerby who found the good vibes of the Na Nachs to be contagious. The Na Nachs' responsibility is to be a breath of fresh air for the secular Jews. They expose traditional Judaism to secular Jews who would not get it otherwise. If this story were juxtaposed next to a story about the violence that is recurring in Jerusalem it would create both a logical and pathetic appeal.
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1. to be Orthodox means to conform to the traditional right or wrong
ReplyDelete2. a mitzvah is a commandment
3. they try to find a way to connect to their religion in a way that makes them and witnesses happy.
4. a passerby that noticed the dancing and proceeded to say that it made her feel happy and loved
5. they try to find a connection between the two by their forms of dancing
6. pathetic and ethical appeal
1. Orthodox means something that is accepted by most people or is considered the norm.
ReplyDelete2. A mitzvah is a commandment of the Jewish law or a charitable act.
3. The Na Nachs worship the way they do because it brings them happiness. They feel a sense of freedom and happiness when then dance and sing the way they do. Happiness is so important to them because they feel it is a key to a strong relationship with God. Spreading happiness is their mitzvah, or good deed.
4. A passerby who witnessed the Na Nachs good vibes.
5. The Na Nachs are "a breath of fresh air" to secular Jews. They provide exposure to them of traditional Judaism that they wouldn't experience otherwise.
6. A pathetic appeal is created because of the emotions being caused by the two stories. You would feel both happiness and sadness. It also creates an ethical appeal because this shows the different senses of morality.
Janna Meeks
Orthodox is something that is calm and organized. Mitzvah is a spiritual duty to spread happiness to others. Because they feel it brings them closer to god. Gabriella Wernick is a secular Jew who enjoyed the Na Nachs dancing. T bring them together through happiness. It would make a pathetic appeal that would make people feel happy even though there is violemce.
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Jana Traywick
ReplyDeleteOrthodox means a true or right belief. A mitzvah is a precept, spiritual duty, or commandment. The Na Nachs worship the way that they do because they are trying to replicate "a particular certain kind of rave culture within the norms of ultra-Orthodox Judaism." Gabriella Wernick was a passerby of one of their red lights who found their vibes "contagious" and danced along. Magid says that the Na Nachs should be "interested in proselytizing joy." If this story were juxtaposed next to one about Jerusalem the effect would be that there is a better option available when dealing with tension. Both logical and pathetic appeals are possible to be created. Logical because it would then seem to be common sense or logical to use this rather than violence. Pathetic because it would bring emotion from people because of the high tension and violence.
Meghan Adamczyk
ReplyDelete1-orthodox is normal or usual.
2-Jewish commandment
3- To be happy and keep the Torah better.
4- She was a pedestrian who came across the Na Nachs and enjoyed them.
5- Secular Jews are fascinated with the Na Nachs and the Na Nachs are resolving some of the tensions between the secular and religious Jews.
6- The Jews would then be seen as radicals where one side is violent and the others don't care. It could be seen as a pathetic appeal because it appeals to your emotions or an ethical appeal.
For something to be orthodox, it would mean that a set of beliefs is followed closely under a traditional set of these said beliefs.
ReplyDeleteA mitzvah is a Jewish celebration.
The Na Nachs wish to spread happiness to others!
Gabriella Wernwick is a secular Jew.
Magid says their responsibility is to be a "breath of fresh air" to the others, when asked about the relationship between the two.
It would be an effect that emits a radical vibe. The appeal created would be pathetic because many people stereotype their beliefs, and others would react in a hateful way out of fear.
Arielle
1: following closely to the origins of a belief.
ReplyDelete2: a celebration used to spread happiness to others.
3: the na naches are a separate form of orthodox-Judaism that spread happiness.
4: a bystander who was pleased by the na naches and said they made her feel happy.
5: to be like a breath of fresh air.
6: its pathetic due to the differences in stories.
~ Samantha Huver