Our Hebrew curriculum is Siddur based and concentrates on the Kabbalat Shabbat service in fifth grade and the Shabbat morning service in sixth grade. We place great emphasis on the Torah service . Our students begin to learn Trope in the fifth grade. The majority of our sixth and seventh grade students attend services on a regular basis, either as part of our Jr. Congregation program, Shabbat classes or the adult service. By participating in Shabbat services, they attain the experience and exposure they need to take their place in our community as leaders in the sanctuary during services.
Ethics is a theme that is strong and constant in Judaism.
Therefore the teaching of our ethical heritage and modern obligations is a constant in our curriculum. We report the mitzvot that we have fulfilled and in the process learn to recognize that the vast majority of ethical behavior is based in Jewish text. We also have certain mitzvot that are unique to us as Jews. These ethical units are expanded in many grades through Torah study and through the use of texts such as Partners with God , Living as Partners with God , Mah La'Asot , and Critical Jewish Issues . Our ninth grade curriculum is an investigation of current issues and the application of our Jewish ethical heritage to those issues and modern problems.