Session 1 Curriculum
- Teshuvah (Repentance): We can forgive ourselves because mistakes are learning opportunities, a natural part of
growing. - B'tzelem Elohim (Made in the Image of God): Our awareness that we are created in God’s image leads us to treat ourselves and others with care and dignity.
- Gevurah (Strength): Personal strength is more important than physical strength.
- Achrayut (Responsibility): Although I have immense personal worth, I still have a responsibility to others.
- Hakarat Hatov (Gratitude): Our lives are richer and more meaningful when we can acknowledge and show gratitude
for all the good things in our lives. - Koach Dibbur (Power of Words):One of the most important ways we are known in the world is through our “words”
(including name, reputation, and fulfillment of promises). This is equally true of what we
say and, in our world of email, texting and social media, of what we write. - Shalom (Peace): Torah stories and mitzvot מְִתוֹוצ guide us on the path to shalom שָׁלוֹם /wholeness/peace.
- Jewish Values
- Jewish Holidays
- Jewish texts from the Bible, Jewish folklore and modern stories.
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! |
- Hebrew Studies: Learners continue their Hebrew studies in our midweek program. See more information.
- Fun and lively morning Tekes (opening ceremony) each week, lead by Clergy and song leaders.
- 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-In with other 3rd-5th grade students.
- TABSY 345 (Youth Group) events like Chanukah Chopped! Edition, Sports Night and more!
- NFTY/Greene Year Round events like Fall Camp and Spring Camp