3rd Grade From Biblical times to the present, there have been great Jewish teachers. Their teachings provide the basis for students' exploration of Jewish values. Holiday traditions are taught in greater depth. 4th Grade Students explore the origins of Sephardic and Ashkenazic communities around the world, and discuss the many ways of being Jewish. 5th Grade Students become familiar with Jewish immigration to the United States, American Jewish communities, and the evolution of American Judaism.
Fifth graders trace their own roots.
6th Grade Students study the major events related to the founding of the State of Israel, and explore the social, political, and economic climate of modern Israel. Discussions emphasize current events. 7th Grade Students examine the roots of modern Jewish political and social movements. The Holocaust is introduced, supplemented by films and visiting speakers. Discussions of current events continue.