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- Students learn the concept of tzedakah (charity), become acquainted with Jewish rituals and customs, and gain a better understanding of Jewish history and the land of Israel. Classes may also include lessons on Jewish ethics and morality. In the earlier years of Hebrew school, children will explore God, spirituality and ethics.
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Choose a school with an eye to what best suits your child, what is most appropriate for your family, and, most of all, what allows your child to grow and thrive as a young member of the Jewish community. Here are some things to look for and questions to ask as you go about choosing the right kind of Jewish educational program for your family.
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My Jewish Learning is a not-for-profit and relies on your help. Negotiating their hyphenated identity has long been a concern for American Jews. The following article considers the identity-related consequences of attending a Jewish day school.
Long-term benefits of choosing a Hebrew School involve academic growth, ethical teaching, community service mindset, cultural understanding, and knowledge of Jewish traditions that promote holistic development.
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Jan 19, 2017 · Sending your child to a Jewish day school where Hebrew is an integral part of the lessons and culture, helps impart to your child those benefits that come with learning another language.
- Does The Program Suit Your Family?
- Take A Tour
- Do Your Homework
- Who’s in Charge?
- Involved Parents
- Other Amenities
- Making The Decision
Often parents will choose a program “in spite” of some major issue or conflict. Examine the requirements of the school (in every grade) to make sure that it is a good match for your family. Choose a Hebrew school that doesn’t conflict with your child’s schedule or your family’s schedule. What if attending Shabbatservices is a requirement but you ar...
Schedule a tour of the school and visit some classes. You can tell the most about a program by visiting it during school hours. Do things seem to be running smoothly? Are the classrooms cheerful? Is the space appropriate for learning? Are the students happy and engaged? A good program will “feel” good when you’re in the building. Remember that not ...
Ask other parents or the education director about the school’s curriculum. Many parents discover in retrospect that the curriculum of a Hebrew school doesn’t particularly suit their needs. For instance, parents may be eager to have a child become proficient in Modern Hebrew, but the school emphasizes liturgical Hebrew. Other schools emphasize praye...
The educational leadership and teaching faculty make a school what it is. A good school will have a clearly articulated educational vision and a director or principal who guides the program and sets the agenda for change and growth. Meet with the education director and ask her to share her vision for the school. Don’t hesitate to come prepared with...
The Shema prayer teaches us v’shinantam l’vaneha, you shall teach the words of Torah to your children. The obligation of providing a child with a Jewish education rests on the shoulders of the parents. While you may not want to teach in your child’s Hebrew school, you should find out how parents are involved in the school. Is there an active School...
A Jewish education is not a stand-alone experience. Generally, schools are part of synagogue communities that offer a wide variety of programming. Are you looking for anything else? Families who regularly attend Shabbat services may be interested in children’s services. You may be eager to be a part of a regular davening (prayer) community and want...
In the end, the choice is yours. Choosing a religious school program for your child is a true commitment, spiritually as well as financially. For the relationship to be successful, both parents and school leaders must be partners in the child’s education and commit to that partnership from the moment the child enters the school until he or she grad...
Because, for a Jew, your kids’ Jewish education is what life is about. So let’s say you’ve been given the task of creating a system of Jewish education. You want to turn out educated Jews, dedicated to the Jewish people and to their values who will never stop learning for their entire lives.
May 31, 2024 · Now that I’m more than a month past that day, I’ve been able to reflect just a bit about the benefits of my Jewish education. I’d like to share three realizations that I’ve had over the past month: 1. A Jewish day school education teaches you how to learn Jewish texts independently
