The Chabad Hebrew School is directed by Chana Greenbaum, in cooperation with Rabbi Aaron L. and Shternie Raskin. Our school is an exciting and innovative educational program, enjoying a well-earned reputation as a trend-setter in creative Jewish education for children in Grades K through Four (ages 4-10). The Chabad Hebrew School has exciting new programs, a dynamic staff and interested students. Our student body is made up of children from various backgrounds and affiliations.

Synagogue membership is not required.

Goals

• Attain a strong sense of love of Judaism and pride in being Jewish.
• Discover & explore the Torah, the incredible history of the Jewish people & see its relevance in today’s day & age.
• Gain an understanding of the practices & traditions of Judaism.
• Know the morals, values & ethical behavior mandated by the Torah.
• Hands-on experience & appreciation for all Jewish holidays.
• Master Hebrew skills of reading & writing.
• Understand basic Hebrew words.
• Learn basic prayers so that the students will feel comfortable when attending services.
• Identify with the land of Israel & its inhabitants.
• Allow students to express their opinions and questions about G-d, Torah & religion.

Curriculum

• Hebrew – Beginning with letter recognition for our youngest children, this program leads students through phonetic decoding, reading comprehension & writing. Age appropriate textbooks & workbooks will be completed throughout the year.  We also implement the successful and effective Aleph Champion Program.
• Torah & Jewish History – The children are introduced to the characters & stories of the Bible.  They are given an overview of Jewish history starting with creation to the giving of the Torah to modern day Israel.
• Holidays – Each grade examines the holiday from a totally different perspective, making each year’s learning a new & exciting holiday adventure.  Hands-on lessons on each Jewish holiday will fill the calendar as we proceed from Rosh Hashanah and the High Holidays through the holiday of Shavuot.  The students will have a deeper understanding of each holiday, its traditions & customs. We will also host holiday celebrations for students & their families.
• Jewish Values & Ethics – Each grade covers a different aspect of our Jewish values & ethics.
• Arts & Crafts – Art projects are incorporated into our curriculum to add to the excitement of the upcoming holidays and Mitzvoth.
• Extra-Curricular – We offer a variety of extra-curricular activities such as Friday night dinners, and contests.  These events allow our students to experience Judaism in its entirety.  A point system based on in-class & out-of-class participation will allow students to reach different award levels

We encourage you as a parent to get involved, ask questions and keep in touch with our school. If you have any further questions, e-mail: CGIKiddieKorner@gmail.com or call: 347-362-3154.

For your convenience, you may download a copy of our Chabad Hebrew School 2011-2012 Calendar.