Hebrew Language:
The class works in Reading Groups according to individual levels of proficiency with the goal of Fluent Reading.

Resources: Hebrew Through Prayer Volume 1, Shalom U’Vracha

Torah:
Lessons from the Prophets and Writings (Ta’Nach), Crossing the Sea of Reeds, The Supreme Gift, An End to Wandering, Deborah Judges Israel, Gideon and the Trick, Samson, The Scroll of Ruth, Samuel and Saul, David in the Days of Saul, David and Bathsheba,

Resources: The Explorers Bible Volume 2, Behrman House

Holidays:

Rosh Hashanah: Shofar as the symbol of Rosh Hashanah and as aid to Tshuvah, idea of preparation for Tshuvah in the month of Elul and Brachot, A time for self inventory,

Yom Kippur: Atonement: to G-d vs. to other people, study the Ashamnu prayer.

Sukkot: Sukkah as the reminder of the desert experiences of Ancient Israel and our dependence on G-d, Dependence on the harvest, Link to Eretz Yisrael through lulav and etrog, Learn Netilat Lulav, Holiday Structure, its practices and observances.

Simchat Torah: Honoring the Torah, Mitzvah of studying the Torah daily, Significance of Simchat Torah to Jews who were not able to practice their Judaism.

Hanukah: Importance of the Temple throughout Jewish history, Review of the Brachot and arrangement and lighting of candles, Concept of Rededication, Ma’Oz Tsur prayer.

Tu B’Shvat: Introduction of the “Shivat Haminim” ( sevens species), Iand their association with the land of Israel.

Purim: Focus on the Megillah; Sharing with the less fortunate (Matanot Laevyonim) and a related class project

Pesach: Sefer Shmot, Review of the Brachot and story, Recreating the Pesach experience for ourselves every year, Review of the 4 Questions and possible answers,

Yom Ha’Atzmaut, Lag Ba’Omer, and Shavuot will be included in the History/Israel Unit.

Resources: My Jewish Year Behrman House

Core Ethical Values:
Careful Speech (Lashon Ha’Ra), Visiting the Sick (Bikur Cholim), Mishpacha (Family)

Tfillah (Prayer):
Kiddush, L’Cha Dodi (1st 2 verses) Shalom Aleichem,

Birkat Hamazon (The first paragraph) Adon Olam, Hatikvah

History/Israel:
The Post Pesach Special Unit will focus on the history, geography and cultural life of Israel. Focus on life in Israel for Israeli children of the same age.

Resource: Welcome to Israel by Gila Gervitz

Music: Jewish Music with Harriet and Cantor Zoosman