CURRICULUM

Hebrew – Beginning with letter recognition, this program leads students through phonetic decoding, reading comprehension & writing. Age appropriate textbooks & workbooks will be completed throughout the year. We also implement the successful and effective ‘Aleph Champ’ Program for hebrew reading and writing.

Basic Hebrew Prayers (T’fillah) – Children will become familiar with the Modeh Ani, Sh’mah and a few other prayers and blessings.

Holidays – Each year we examine the holiday from a different perspective, making each year’s learning a new & exciting holiday adventure. Hands-on lessons on each Jewish holiday will fill the calendar as we proceed from Rosh Hashanah and the High Holidays through the holiday of Shavuot. The students will have a deeper understanding of each holiday, its traditions & customs. We will also host holiday celebrations for students & their families.

Jewish Values & Ethics – We cover different aspects of our Jewish values and ethics through a wide range of learning medium and experiences, making the lessons learned relevant and practically incorporated in the child’s life.

Aleph Champ

In due course, students will be introduced to the Aleph Champ Program. The Aleph Champ Program© is on the cutting edge of Hebrew reading today. Modeled after the Karate/Martial Arts motivational system, it works by dividing different reading skills into levels defined by color. Students understand that their teacher is a black aleph champion and their goal is to reach that level.As the children compete and progress, they feel a sense of accomplishment and are rewarded for their efforts as they move along.