In Kita Alef, our first-grade Judaic Studies class, we will all be working hard to help our students develop an even stronger sense of Jewish identity. The students will:
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Learn how to read, write, and comprehend rudimentary Hebrew
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Learn the meaning of Jewish holidays
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Learn the importance of Jewish celebrations
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Become familiar with Biblical stories and
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Learn how and why we pray.
To help us meet these goals, we use an excellent program called Tal Am, which is based on the way children think and acquire knowledge, especially of a second language. We are immersing our students in Hebrew. In class, therefore, students are evaluated based upon their performance and their understanding of the material presented through this immersion program. This is a mastery approach.
This year will be an especially gratifying one for your child. You will see the results of the children’s work at Kabbalat HaSiddur in May. Thank you for partnering with us in helping your children learn with joy and excitement.
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