Judaic Studies
Our Judaic program is integrated
through the entire learning experience. Jewish tradition recognizes
that every child comes to this world as a gift from G-d, as a unique
individual. Our curriculum helps each child find the joys and
significance in Jewish tradition. Our program includes teaching the
concepts and ethics of the Torah through stories, songs, art and drama.
It exposes children to an atmosphere stressing middot tovot – good
character traits – and emphasizing mitzvot – good deeds. Our curriculum
includes review and discussion of Jewish holidays, Shabbat and
practices as they relate to a young child. We emphasize our
relationship with the State of Israel through celebrations such as Yom
HaAtzma’ut – Israeli Independence Day. We introduce basic Tefillah –
prayer – and blessings. Our teaching of Judaic studies is based on
traditional sources.
We introduce Hebrew using the Montessori
method: basic vocabulary, spoken language, numbers and colors, as well
as common terminology. These classes provide a wonderful exposure to
Hebrew. Our program is bilingual and our staff members speak and sing
to the children in Hebrew and English. Our Hebrew curriculum is divided
in three stages: spoken vocabulary, letter recognition, reading and
writing. We teach Hebrew according to the child's level at her own
pace.
Miriam Singer, Judaic Studies Director
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