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Education » Religious School
Kita Gimel (Third Grade)
Judaic Studies Goals
The third grade year emphasizes the child’s developing need to explore his/her spirituality and to begin to understand the story of the Jewish people as presented in the Bible. Questions and discussions about God will be encouraged. As always, art, music, dance, drama, literature, and film will be incorporated into the study. The holidays will be studied with an emphasis on their history.
Hebrew Goals
All children will receive one hour of Hebrew instruction. The emphasis is on letter and vowel recognition and beginning reading fluency. The following blessings and prayers will be taught:
- Shehecheyanu
- Sh’ma
- Bar’chu
- Candle Lighting
- Chanukah Blessings
- Blessings for foods and drink
- Ma Nishtanah (Oral)
Home/School Connection
- Hebrew worksheets will be sent home to help reinforce students’ Hebrew reading. The worksheets come with transliterations for non-Hebrew reading parents and activities for families to complete together.
- Family Education/Field Trip: Animals of the Bible – Lincoln Park Zoo
Shabbat Service & Dinner: Friday, December 12th, 2008
Textbooks
- A Child’s Bible (Lessons from the Torah). Behrman House
- Partners with God. Behrman House
- The New Hebrew Primer (Shalom Uvracha). Behrman House
Welcome
Enrichment Programs
Policies & Other Important Information
Gan Yeladim (4 & 5 Year Olds)
Kita Alef (First Grade)
Kita Bet (Second Grade)
Kita Dalet (Fourth Grade)
Kita Hay (Fifth Grade)
Kita Vav (Sixth Grade)
Kita Zayin (Seventh Grade)
Havayah! (8th – 12th Grades)
Our Philosophy
The Madrikhim Program
Ivrit (Hebrew)
National and Local Youth Groups
Room Assignments – The Hellenic American Academy
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