Kindergarten: Bible Stories and Holidays
| Main Focus: | Learn about the meaning of Jewish holidays and how we celebrate them. |
| Holidays and Celebrations: | Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Simchat Torah, Hanukkah*, Tu BíShvat,
Purim*, Passover*, Lag BíOmer, Shavuot, Yom Ha-Atzmaut; Shabbat. All holidays are presented at an age appropriate level, through stories, music, and art. |
| Bible Stories: | Creation, Cain and Abel, Noah, Jonah, Joseph, David and Goliath. |
| Jewish Values and Ethics: | Tzedakah, Tikkun Olam. |
| History and Israel: | Israel Independence Day; Tu BíShvat; how they are celebrated here and in Israel. |
| Prayers, Blessings: | Blessings for the holidays. |
| Music/Dance/Arts & Crafts: | Music: weekly Dance: monthly Arts and crafts: art projects are an integral part of every lesson. |
| Textbook: | Age appropriate handouts from the teacher. |
*School-wide celebration