Programs Grades 5-7 Upon completing seven years of Hebrew School at Beth Israel what is the profile of our graduate? We strive for our students to complete the program with: • An understanding of WHY we are learning about Judaism • To know WHY all this study is important and relevant to them as a person, as a Jewish person, as part of Klal Yisrael (the Greater Jewish Community) and of the Human Race. Our goals are to strengthen Jewish identity, perpetuate our traditions teaching ritual practice and instilling a sense of social responsibility based on the ethical values of Judaism. We strive for academic excellence in a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment. Our purpose is to teach the various aspects of Judaism through the study of Hebrew, Torah and Navi (Prophets), prayers, holidays, rituals, Jewish law and ethics, Mitzvot, Jewish history, art, music, and Israel. Core Ethical Values Every class has a specific group of Core Ethical Values that is addressed in each aspect of the curriculum. Grade 1: Shalom (Peace), Klal Yisrael (Community of Israel), Kibud Av Ve’Em (Honoring Parents). Grade 2: Loving Kindness, Shabbat, Careful Speech (Lashon Hara), Grade 3-4: Visiting the Sick (Bikkur Cholim, Mishpacha (Family) Kashrut Grade 5-7: The Justice System, Shalom Bayit, Tzedakak
Grade Levels Depending on the school enrollment, we may choose to combine two grade levels in a single classroom. We consider only developmentally appropriate grade combinations.The decisions on which grades to combine are made anew each year. We strive to keep grades separate whenever the enrollment allows it. Our curriculum takes into account potential grade combinations and is structured so that it can be presented in 2-year cycles or independently each year. Whether grades are combined or not, the curriculum is structured to avoid repetitiveness. Topics that naturally occur every year such as holidays are presented at greater depth and with a different focus reflecting the core ethical values of the grade’s curriculum. The Melton Holiday Curriculum is our primary resource, which builds on itself year after year.
Grade Levels Tfillah Prayer ProgramTeaching our students the value and meaning of prayer is a vital component of the curriculum. Each grade level learns specific prayers in the liturgy while Rabbi Infeld and Cantor Zoosman work with the children on Sundays to engage our students in prayer.Gesher 20 minutes every Sunday with Rabbi Infeld and Cantor Zoosman Grade 1-2 20 minutes every Sunday with Rabbi Infeld and Cantor Zoosman Grade 3-7 Shacharit with Moreh Michael & Rabbi Infeld in the Chapel. |
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