MIDWEEK Blog 22-23

HEBREW-

The Gimel (3^rd grade) students learned to read with the Hebrew letter Ayin and vowels that make the “EYE” and “AY” sounds. With these additions to their knowledge, they can now reads words such as “Eh-lo-hay”, meaning our God. Students read in small groups and practiced reading lines of Hebrew aloud. The students are very supportive and encouraging with each other as evidenced when one student complimented her classmate on her Hebrew reading skills and noted how much she progress she has made this year!

The Dalet, Hey, and Vav (4^th, 5^th, and 6^th) students continued working in their reading groups. The Mitkadem (Hebrew Prayer Curriculum) students are working on learning brachot (prayers) and the Friday night kiddush. The students are learning how most prayers begin with the blessing formula and then give us words to reflect on what we are thankful for or to perform an act or mitzvah. As they learn the Friday night kiddush, they will explore and reflect on the two events mentioned in the prayer-the creation of the world and the exodus from Egypt. The Tiyulim (Hebrew reading) students are working in small reading groups, depending on their level. Working in small groups is helping these students gain more confidence in their knowledge and Hebrew reading skills.

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