Fifth Grade
Session 1 Curriculum
- To learn an overview of Jewish history in America and recognize that Jews have been part of American society throughout its history.
- To reinforce Jewish values through studies of history and theology.?
- To help students understand and master basic Hebrew Blessings
- Jewish American History: In fifth grade our students focus on the history of Jewish immigration to America. They will explore collective narratives of the earliest experiences of New Americans. Our students will discover their place in the line of American Jewish history.
- Jewish Values: Fifth graders will study different Jewish values through a variety of stories, text studies, holiday content, and blessings to highlight for our students how decisions they make on a daily basis are influenced by their Jewish values, and by extension their Jewish history, tradition, and culture.
Session 2 Curriculum
We know – and celebrate – that there are many different ways to connect to Judaism and Jewish life. Through our tracks, Students are able to engage with Jewish learning in a very hands-on way and learn additional skills through the arts.
| Omanut (Art Track) | Teva (Nature Track) |
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Omanut (oh-mah-noot) is our art program in which students get to explore the topics of Torah, Israel and holidays through the lens and modality of art. In Omanut students will have the opportunity to spend time immersed in Jewish art, deepen their artistic skills and spirituality, learn about many of the great Jewish artists and Jewish art-forms, and create your own works of art based on Jewish topics. For example, students in Omanut have studied the important Jews in history, and then created portraits in the style of Israeli artist Hanoch Piven. Please note that while tuition for Omanut is the same as for all other 3rd-5th grade programs, there is an additional Supply Fee. |
Teva is our nature program, in which students will get to explore God, Torah, and Israel through the lens of nature and the outdoors. This program includes opportunities for outdoor learning around the DJCC, Bull Creek, and beyond as we celebrate and learn about seasonal, eco, and wilderness-based traditions of the Jewish people. For example, we might have discussions around a fire in an outdoor classroom/ “campground” on the campus, take a short hike in order to connect with the experience of Moses climbing Mt. Sinai to get the 10 commandments, or participate in a vegetable garden project connecting with Israel and the holidays. Join us in Teva, where we will make connections between Jewish life and the natural world! |
Additional Specialties and Programs:
- Hebrew Studies: Learners continue their Hebrew studies in our midweek program. See more information.
- B'nai Mitzvah Family Educational Programming
- Mitzvapalooza! A day of families giving back to our community together.
- Experiential and active all-school programming like Chanukah Maccabiah, Passover Seder Games, etc.
- Shul-Ins and retreats
- TABSY 345 (Youth Group) events like Chanukah Chopped! Edition, Sports Night and more!
- NFTY/Greene Year Round events like Fall Camp and Spring Camp