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Professional dedicated and loving. These words speak volumes about the team at New York Hebrew  A carefully selected staff ensures a maximum Hebrew School experience for every child. Equipped with years of study and professional experience, we strive to respond to the individual needs of each child. Employing cutting edge methodology and liberal doses of warm, loving care, our staff creates an atmosphere that ensures both cognitive and emotional growth. 

New York  Hebrew - Our Hebrew School enjoys a well-earned reputation as a trendsetter in creative Jewish education for children. 

Goals

  • Attain a strong sense of love of Judaism and pride in being Jewish.
  • Discover & explore the Torah (Bible), the incredible history of the Jewish people & see its relevance in today's day & age.
  • Gain an understanding of the practices & traditions of Judaism.
  • Know the morals, values & ethical behavior mandated by the Torah.
  • Hands-on experience & appreciation for all Jewish holidays.
  • Master Hebrew skills of reading & writing.
  • Understand basic Hebrew words.
  • Learn basic prayers so that the students will feel comfortable when attending services.
  • Identify with the land of Israel & its inhabitants.
  • Allow students to express their opinions and questions about G-d, Torah & religion.

Curriculum

  • Hebrew - Beginning with letter recognition for our youngest children, 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 Champion Program.
  • Torah (Bible) & Jewish History - The children are introduced to the characters & stories of the Bible.  They are given an overview of Jewish history starting with creation to the giving of th Torah to modern day Israel.
  • Holidays - Each grade examines the holiday from a totally 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 - Each grade covers a different aspect of our Jewish values & ethics.
    • Class 1: Study the "History of the Jewish People Part I"
    • Class 2: Study the "History of the Jewish People Part II"
    • Class 3: Study the "Jewish Hero Curriculum"
       
  • Arts & Crafts - Art projects are incorporated into our curriculum to add to the excitement of the upcoming holidays and Mitzvot.
  • Extra Curricular - We offer a variety of extra curricular activities such as special guest speakers, Friday night dinners, and contests.  These events allow our students to experience Judaism in its entirety.  A point system based on in-class & out-of-class participation will allow students to reach different award levels.

Family Workshops

Family Workshops are part of our Hebrew School curriculum.  Through a series of stimulating, hands-on workshops, we effectively provide a unique & creative educational tool that links Jewish learning to Jewish practice & living.  The entire family is encouraged to join us & participate in these educational workshops.