I also added that this topic is a new idea, to start on something new and see how and where it may go. There was not much discussion on the first chapter as most of the information were new to the participants. We can see that we can come up with definitions with Hebrew, more than English. Develop new or refer to existing cataloguing of 100 or more words used in Judaism that must have a usable sign. Encourage to use whatever new A.S.L. signs we create.
Some people prefer using that sign and others prefer using different sign for the same concept.
If we develop new signs, it may cause confusion for others who attend different Temples for the deaf. If we create new signs based on Hebrew definitions, we should be sensitive to the cultural view points, such as Israeli's versus American's. One said that Hebrew should be spoken and sung as he always enjoyed listening to Hebrew as he was growing up. He would prefer to try another way, which is A.S.L. based on discussion of Hebrew meaning, to gain more meaning of the services without losing much traditions according to the Torah. Then, we were divided up into smaller groups to create to new signs for Passover, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Chanukah, and Kosher.