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The seventh grade program meets Tuesday evenings from 6:00- 9:00 pm. During the first hour students who are preparing for their bat/bar mitzvah will meet for Hebrew tutoring. Those students who have completed their bat/bar mitzvah and no longer require tutoring will meet for an hour of study hall. At 7:00 all students will enjoy a pizza dinner provided by the Linda and Rudy Slucker Religious School before beginning the Judaic studies portion of the program at 7:30.
The Judaic studies curriculum covers three specific topics for the year including Holocaust, Israel and the environment through a Jewish perspective. The students participate in informal educational lessons that combine art, music, drama, cooking and much more. We believe this approach to learning is very successful, particularly in the seventh grade, as it enables the students to grasp the material through hands-on-learning while building community through socialization and fun.
In addition to the curriculum, this year students will also participate in a workshop series featuring three speakers who will impart life skills in time for bat/bar mitzvah celebrations. The first speaker, a representative from Dale Carnegie Training, will provide tips for public speaking, improving communication skills, and reducing social anxiety. The next seminar, taught by an etiquette expert, will focus on how to be a courteous guest at formal events. She will discuss the art of writing a thank you note and she will demonstrate the proper way to make introductions. We’ll also learn everything we need to know about dining as we share a buffet dinner. For the final seminar, students should come in their dancing shoes. A local professional dancing instructor will teach us some popular dances to ensure we are confident and look great on the dance floor during all of the upcoming simchas.
The Judaic studies curriculum covers three specific topics for the year including Holocaust, Israel and the environment through a Jewish perspective. The students participate in informal educational lessons that combine art, music, drama, cooking and much more. We believe this approach to learning is very successful, particularly in the seventh grade, as it enables the students to grasp the material through hands-on-learning while building community through socialization and fun.
In addition to the curriculum, this year students will also participate in a workshop series featuring three speakers who will impart life skills in time for bat/bar mitzvah celebrations. The first speaker, a representative from Dale Carnegie Training, will provide tips for public speaking, improving communication skills, and reducing social anxiety. The next seminar, taught by an etiquette expert, will focus on how to be a courteous guest at formal events. She will discuss the art of writing a thank you note and she will demonstrate the proper way to make introductions. We’ll also learn everything we need to know about dining as we share a buffet dinner. For the final seminar, students should come in their dancing shoes. A local professional dancing instructor will teach us some popular dances to ensure we are confident and look great on the dance floor during all of the upcoming simchas.
8th Grade
The 8th grade also meets on Wednesday evenings. The curriculum explores what it means to be Jewish and how we make informed decisions on matters as Jews. Specifically students explore their connection to Israel, the importance of social action, their relationship to God and middot (Jewish values). Each lesson incorporates art and other hands-on projects.
Shaarey Ateed- Hebrew High
The Sharey Ateed High School classes are taught by the clergy and senior staff. Each grade level meets separately and focuses on a specific curriculum. The 9th grade curriculum addresses “Hot Topics” in the news through a Jewish perspective. Students also study Israel and the current political situation. Confirmation focuses on the Ten Commandments. In addition, the class writes their own creative Confirmation service based upon their insights and their emerging identities. The 11th grade studies “Body Ethics” and examines issues such as tattoos and piercings and what Jewish law says on such matters. In addition, 11th grade also explores Israel and our connection as American Jews. The 12th grade has the opportunity to explore a variety of Jewish subjects of their choosing. They too will write their own Graduation service. In addition to the substantive courses, every evening is infused with art, music and cooking to allow students to explore their Jewish roots through various creative means.