Familiarity with prayers contributes to their involvement with the language and comfort with the Hebrew. The Nation and Worship - Then and Now Our continued connection with our ancient ancestors is evident in our symbols, use of their writings in prayer and study, shared homeland, and expressions of faith and Jewish living. This year the Darshanim will learn about the contributions and techings of the judges, prophets and kings of early Israel. Areas to explore include methods of worship and theology, culture and life style in the land of Israel, and how archeology helps us learn about our past. Each unit teaches one prayer or set of prayers grouped by theme.
Students practice for fluency of reading and chanting.
They also learn elements of grammar and vocabulary that develop a sense for the meaning of our religious texts. This year students master reading and writing Hebrew script. Devotion to tradition, faith, and study in Diaspora communities have contributed tremendously to the Judaism that we practice today. The origins of the Jewish community of America and what we have in common with other Diaspora communities is the key issue of the Hadarim . Students will investigate their personal family histories, how and why they came to America, and the struggles that moved the Jewish people around the world during the Middle Ages and modern era.