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GIMEL
This is the first year the students come twice during the week. This allows for a more
detailed exploration of the concepts taught in Sunday School.
Gimel students will learn the skills needed to read from the Siddur. Children will become
familiar with Shabbat and Yom Tov B’rachot (prayers). Bible will focus on the lessons
taught in the book of Bereshit. The year will end with the Gimel Class Service on May 7,
2010. The children will lead the Friday night services and receive the new Shabbat prayer
book. Gimel class dinner will be held prior to services.
DALET HISTORY
Dalet students embark on the first of a three-year journey through Jewish history. The
Dalet students will examine Jewish life from Patriarchal times (1800 B.C.E.) through the
destruction of the second temple (70 C.E.). Students will gain an understanding of Jewish
life through the eyes of the prophets and judges as well as the teachings of the Rabbis
who struggled to preserve Judaism. A special unit of study will be devoted to learning
about Israel.
DALET – HEBREW AND TRADITION
The Dalet class will meet twice a week to refine its Hebrew reading skills, further its
understanding of the Jewish calendar and holidays and learn the rituals associated with
them. The class will use both Hebrew textbooks and prayer books. A basic prayer
vocabulary will be studied.
HAY HISTORY
The second year of Jewish history continues as the Hay students examine Jewish history
from the Middle Ages to modern times. The year is divided into three parts. Part one will
focus on the Middle Ages and the Golden Age of Spain; part two explores “Coming to
America” from colonial days to the early 1900’s; and part three examines anti-Semitism
and the Holocaust.
This history program is unique in its approach for it teaches history with little emphasis on
names, dates or facts. It concentrates on what being Jewish means in a non-Jewish world
and how each individual student learns from his past and identifies with the present.
Finally, the students will start to examine their relationship with G-d by using the text
Partners with G-d. The book offers a clear and comfortable way to introduce Jewish
concepts of G-d to children. Children explore ideas of G-d and holiness, and discover a
Jewish vocabulary for thinking and talking about G-d.”
HAY CLASS – HEBREW, TORAH AND TRADITION
Students in Mrs. Shapiro’s section of the Hay class will focus on learning to read Hebrew
fluently, becoming acquainted with the weekly Torah portions and exploring further the
holidays and the rituals associated with them. For Hebrew reading, the Saturday morning
siddur will be the primary text; Sedra Scenes will be used to introduce the students to the
weekly Torah portions and for the holidays whatever text or ritual object is appropriate.
Students will be required to submit written summaries of each week’s Torah portion using
Sedra Scenes as their guide. No other homework will be assigned.
| Midweek Hebrew School Programming |