Hebrew Program

Rabbi Jennifer Clayman, Director

Hebrew Program meets weekly during the school year, at various days and times. In an integrated approach to Hebrew learning, students learn basic Modern Hebrew as well as traditional prayers. Students participate in regular T’filah (worship). The 5th and 6th grade classes each lead a Junior Congregation service. New this year, we are experimenting with smaller class sizes for 6th grade Hebrew. Goals for Hebrew Education:

• By studying Modern Hebrew, students will experience Hebrew as a living language.
• Students will get a positive “taste” of the Hebrew language that will encourage them to pursue further Hebrew studies in high school and college.
• Provide students with basic Hebrew skills that they will be able to use when they travel to Israel (and encourage such travel).
• Students will emerge from Hebrew program ready to begin preparation for B’nei Mitzvah.