Has your student in grades 4-7 been practicing their Hebrew Skills prayers?
By the end of the 1st semester (December 16), it is the expectation for the following: 6th graders should be in PURPLE. 5th graders should be in YELLOW. 4th graders in pink should be in RED.
Remember, students can be tested and move WHENEVER they are ready!
Kindergarten - Today we had some Hanukkah fun!! We made menorahs out of our fingers(for the candles) and fingerprints (for the flames). We then broke up into groups and played some Hanukkah games including a fun twist on the classic dreidel game! Parents can ask their kiddos: 1. What is the helper candle called? 2. What is your favorite part about celebrating Hanukkah?
First Grade - This week our machrichim taught about Hanukkah while talking about what is special about Hanukkah. Parents can ask what we eat on Hanukkah and how the hanukkiah is different than a menorah.
Second Grade - Today we focused on practiced the Chanukah prayers, learning the rules of the dreidel game, and practicing how to light the menorah. We had so much fun playing the dreidel game and eating gelt! Parents can ask which direction we light our candles and which letter they want to spin on the dreidel.
Third Grade Judaics - Students heard the story of Chanukah and are able to relate a few facts about the origin of Chaunkah. We discussed the victory of Judah Maccabee and the miracles of Chanukah. Students understood why Chanukah celebrates our right to practice our religion free of persecution. Parents can ask their childre what is the Miracle of Chanukah? What is the meaning of the word Chanukah? Third Grade Applied Hebrew - This week, we continued celebrating Hanukkah. We lit the Chanukiya, chanted the blessings, and sang Hanukkah songs. We were involved in small and big group activities, such as singing, dancing, learning, and many other fun-filled activities. What a fun and productive week we have enjoyed together! Ask your children what does the word Chanukah mean? What is the ninth candle for?
Fourth Grade Judaics - Today our class learned about simcha (joy). We learned about how we celebrate simchas and why this is so important in Judaism. Ask your children to share a simcha with you. Fourth Grade Applied Hebrew - We wrapped up our study of Chanukah by working on the blessings. We also explored this week's torah portion.
Fifth Grade Judaics - Today we learned about Parshah Vayishlach and Parshah Vayeishev. We learned more about the family line of Isaac and Jacob. We also discussed the beginnings of Joseph's story and his enslavement in Egypt. Questions to ask your children: Q1) Why were Joseph's brothers jealous of him? Q2) How can you deal with sibling arguments or disagreements? Fifth Grade Applied Hebrew - We wrapped Hanukkah with a short animation movie that describe the story of Hanukkah. We told the story of the S'vivon (dreidel) and played with S'vivonim from Israel and America. We touched History with a special clay that I brought from Israel (Archaeological digging) - singing some songs and enjoying that last day of Hanukkah together. Questions to ask your children: 1- How does it feel to touch History? 2 - Tell us something new you learned about Hanukkah?
Sixth - Twelfth Grade - Our students attended an AIPAC mini-conference where they heard from Yotam Polizer, the co-CEO of IsraAID. IsraAID is an Israeli-based humanitarian aid agency that responds to emergency crises and engages in international development around the world. Ask your students what the most memorable part of the program was.
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