Chabad Hebrew School

Our Hebrew School enjoys a well-earned reputation as a trendsetter in creative Jewish education for children.  Come join us & see why. Click here for pictures.

For new students click here for our online registration form 

For returning students click here for our online quick & easy registration form 

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.
• • Grade 3 learns about "Marvelous Midos & Manners," which is a selection of 12 human-to-human Mitzvot, including respect, gratitude, & tzedakah.
  • Grade 4 in "My Jewish Home" gets a virtual tour of the mitzvot connected to a home, including Mezzuzah, Shabbat, Kosher & Cleanliness.
  • Grade 5 studies "Thorahpedia," a Torah and Mitzvot encyclopedia with one mitzvah for each letter of the Alephbet, including the environment, appreciation, humility, proper treatment of animals, kiddush & happiness.
• Choice Days for Older Division (Grades 3-6) - students get to choose among educational and interesting elective subjects.
• 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.  They are held on certain Sundays & Tuesdays during Hebrew School.  Click here for pictures.

Course Fees, Registration, and Calendar

Click the buttons below for the 2010-2011 Hebrew School courses & club fees, registration, and calendar. Click here for the quick and easy registration for returning students.