October 15, 2023
HEBREW - In the Bet Hebrew class, students learned to read and write with the Hebrew letter Bet. Students practiced reading in small groups and completed a writing worksheet. We also played a fun game where each student was given a card with a Hebrew word on it; when the student’s word was called out, the student made a motion, and the class copied (or at least tried to!) their motion. Thus far, the students have learned to read with the Hebrew letters Bet and Shin and two vowels that make the AH sound. So,, this week they read words that combine the Bet and Shin. We will be adding new letters and vowels each week, and hope to learn to read with about half of the Hebrew letters and vowels. The students will learn to read with the remaining letters and vowels next year. The Bet students also practiced singing the prayer, Tzadik Katamar, and began learning the prayer, Lechu N'ranina. Both prayers are from the Friday night Kabbalat Shabbat service.
JUDAIC STUDIES - While the holiday season makes for fun learning opportunities, it was great to be back in the classroom again. Today we reviewed classroom goals, activities, and expectations. The students are excited about earning pom-poms and are well on their way to filling their respective classroom jars. After that we made cards to soldiers in Israel to lift their spirits and let them know we’re thinking of them. As a whole group (all of bet) we practiced some tefillot which the students will lead during their Class Shabbat Celebration.
