6th Grade: Israel from Early Days until Today
| Main Focus: | History of Israel; from ancient to present. |
| Holidays and Celebrations: | Participate in school-wide celebrations of major holidays; Hanukkah*, Purim*, Passover*. |
| Bible Stories: | Bible stories studied through drama, literature, art, and discussion. |
| Jewish Values and Ethics: | Ongoing discussions of Jewish ethical issues related to the events in ancient and modern Israeli history. |
| History and Israel: | The main focus of the year. Highlights include Zionism; the declaration of the state; wars; immigration; life in Israel today. |
| Prayers, Blessings: | Blessing is said before snack each week. Holiday blessings and celebrations. |
| Music/Dance/Arts & Crafts: | Music: weekly Dance: monthly Art projects when appropriate for lessons taught Cooking holiday foods. |
| Textbook: | Understanding Israel. |
*School-wide celebration