Our Curriculum

 

K & 1st Grade:

• Interactive holiday studies through art, songs and projects

• Introduction to Alef Bet and basic Hebrew through text and music

• Introduction to Bible stories and the lessons they teach us

• Emphasis on being a good, well-rounded person and how that is a part of being Jewish

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2nd Grade:

• Hebrew letter studies, forming basic words and learning prayers

• Hands-on holiday curriculum with diverse activities

• Exploration of concepts about G-d and Bible stories

• Learning about common Jewish symbols, including the Torah, synagogue, shofar, etc

• Introduction to mitzvot, focusing on empathy and caring for others

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3rd Grade:

• Advanced Hebrew reading studies

• Learning about Bible stories and the lessons to take from them

• Exploration of Jewish holidays

• Learning about Israeli culture

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4th Grade

• In-depth study of Jewish holidays and Jewish life cycle

• Understanding of Jewish history and its holidays

• Study of Jewish prayers

• Differentiation between similar Hebrew letters 

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5th Grade:

• Comparative study of holiday themes and Israel's history

• Hebrew studies emphasizing the concept and importance of blessings

• Continued study of Hebrew reading

• Learning about Jewish values and how to apply them to our lives

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6th & 7th Grade:

• Detailed study of holiday-specific prayers

• Learning about Jewish heroes and influential Jewish figures across various fields

• Bar/Bat Mitzvah preparation with a focus on prayers

• Study of holiday traditions, torah portions, and Israel and its importance to the Jewish people

• Study of the Holocaust and the lessons we learn from it