Overview
Students in the preschool class will learn about Jewish holidays, synagogue life, and begin to interact with the Hebrew Alef-Bet. For many students, this will be their first experience with prayers and Hebrew songs. Through play, students will gain enjoyment for being Jewish, prayers, mitzvot (commandments), and Hebrew letters.
Additionally, we will explore the synagogue, the roles of the Rabbi and Cantor, and the symbols found within the synagogue. Activities such as card making, reading books, and technology, will aide our learning. Students will also begin to recognize appropriate b'rachot (blessings) for the candles, wine, and challah.
Primary Content
• Jewish ritual objects
• Synagogue life
• Hebrew/Jewish vocabulary
• Basic Jewish ethics
• Jewish food
Key Questions
- What objects do we use to celebrate Judaism?
- What does the Jewish year look like?
Primary Materials
→ Handouts
→ Art supplies
→ Jewish Every Day by Maxine Segal Handelman
→ The Shabbat Box by Leslie Simpson
Additional Resources
→ Tora Aura Individual leaflets
→ My Jewish Year
Technological Resources
→ Dojo
→ Aish.com
→ PJ Library
