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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.
VAV ECO JUDIASM, THE AMERICAN JEWISH EXPIERINCE & THE AMEICAN
RESPONSE TO THE HOLOCAUST
This year the Judaic component of the Vav curriculum will be divided into three units of
study.
The first unit will be devoted to Eco Judaism. The students will explore a variety of Torah
and Rabbinic texts as well as brachot dealing with Jewish connection to the environment.
The holidays of Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret and Chanukah will be highlighted. This unit will
end with the study of Tu B’Shevat, and the students will prepare holiday lessons to present
to the younger grades.
The second unit will include a brief study of Jewish American personalities and will be tied
into the holiday of Purim. This unit will act as a segue into The Jewish American
Experience, which will examine primary source documents written during the three major
waves of Jewish immigration to the United States.
The third and final unit will introduce the students to the America Response to the
Holocaust. Primary source documents will be examined in this unit as well. The unit will
conclude with the students writing an underground newspaper summarizing the content
studied in class.
VAV TORAH & TEFILLAH (PRAYER)
The Rabbi’s section of the Vav class will focus on Hebrew reading from the Siddur (prayer
book) and Chumash (Pentateuch). Students will learn the special b’rachot and rituals
associated with each of the holidays. They will be required to know by heart all of the
holidays, the Hebrew alphabet and months of the Hebrew calendar. They will study,
discuss the Parshiyot (Torah portions) of the Books of Vayikra (Leviticus), Bamidbar
(Numbers) and possibly Devarim (Deuteronomy), and will be required to complete a take-
home, open book test at the completion of each book. Weekly summaries of the
Parshiyot may be submitted but are not mandatory. Students will be introduced to the
Mishna, the classic rabbinic text, and learn about the other texts upon which our legal
system is based.
SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
This year the Hebrew School is continuing the incentive program to encourage students in
Katon ton through Vav to attend Friday evening and Saturday morning services.
Students who fulfill any of the requirements listed below will be recognized at Shavuot
services on Wednesday, May 19th, at 7:00 PM.
Chodesh Award – students who attend once a month or nine times during the Hebrew
School year
Chai Award – students who attend twice a month or eighteen times during the school year
Chai v’Chaytzi Award – students who attend three times a month or 27 times during the
school year
Double Chai Award – students who attend four times a month or 36 times during the
school year
At the end of the year, students will receive a Certificate of Recognition and a Bookmark.
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