October 16, 2022
Judaic Studies
We added a bit to our life cycle study by recording facts we already know about the once in a lifetime events we identified a couple of weeks ago and by posing questions about things we want to learn about each of these events. Ask your child to give you examples of each–what are some facts we already know and what do we hope to learn. Some excellent questions have been asked.
We also identified the recurring events in the Jewish life cycle. Ask your child to list some of these and how your family celebrates them–Shabbat, Jewish holidays, Hebrew birthdays, etc.
Hebrew
Students started working in their Mitkadem binders. Mitkadem is the self-paced Hebrew program, based in Tefillah, which our students use to learn Hebrew and the meaning of different tefillot.
Sunday, October 9
JUDAIC STUDIES - We helped prepare for Sukkot by making mini bead garlands for the Temple sukkah. Some students also made one to take home for the family sukkah. We want the garlands to bring light and happiness to this festive holiday. Chag Sameach.
HEBREW - Students learned Sukkot related Hebrew words and practiced writing these words. Then, students played Sukkot Bingo with these Hebrew words while reviewing the concepts and mitzvot associated with Sukkot. Next Sunday, students will begin working in their Mitkadem binders.
First day of TIRS is SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11!
It was so great to be together again. Our class came back together seamlessly and we picked up as a group right where we left off last year. We did play a game where we tried to learn something new about each other —ask your child if they learned anything new about a classmate. We then began our study of the Jewish life cycle by listing all the important events in a person’s life. We put these in chronological order and next class we’ll pick up with this and as in any important Jewish events we missed. We will then study each event in depth. Looking forward to another great year with this group.
