Jewish 10-2-08 Education
Jews had the common experience of education as all Jews in Europe had basically the same education. It brought communities together and you could connect with people all over the place. When a Jewish boy reached five or six they started going to school and it was celebrated by the community with a party and what not. They learned how to read and right in Hebrew and learn the Torah like all day and all night. Girls were exempt from education because of the duties at home. They did have their own school at synagogue. Seek Ad Non was written by Abelard and talks about how there is no agreement of theological issues of the church and saints and former popes. He was a famous lover with Eloise. He was a famous teacher. Class size was no more than 25 per class. Torah taught (start with Leviticus; 5-6 years old) Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy Talmud (10-13 years old)- at this point there are special instructors for this. Most significant written interpretation of the oral Jewish Torah. Basically a guide to many aspects of ethics, life, talks about Torah. Advanced Talmud (13+;Yeshivot-schools)- Sometimes go as far away as Israel. Only the brightest and best. Few actually become rabbis, many go back home and get a job. Secular education is looked down upon. They didnt use paper back then. Things needed to be memorized.
Jewish Home The houses were smaller and made of wood. In cities, they were larger and stone. In Spain they had a courtyard and were in a square shape and a mezuzah. They would rely on the heat from stoves as opposed to that of a fireplace.Fires were a big issue at this time. The lord would have subjects pay to cook and mill things on his property so to reduce fires. People would go to bed at sundown. Windows were typically open. Few had glass (very expensive). Many families would sleep together at night. Jews nearly all slept in beds. Sturdy locked chest at the foot of the bed. Water came from the well outside. Toilets were outside. Bathing was uncommon.
Had kitchens, utensils, one gold/silver cup, table cloths. Chicken and fish were probably staple meats.