At Shir Hadash, we have developed a curriculum that requires students to attend one class a week. We believe that this program works best for our students, our parents, and our teachers.
We immerse our students in all things Jewish and ask them to question, to share, and to make their own decisions. We welcome parents and encourage them to participate in school activities and at services. Our teachers love sharing their passion for Judaism. We teach what it means to be Jewish, our rich culture of art, of dance, and of music. We focus on the meaning of our prayers while teaching the Hebrew aleph bet. What does it mean to be Jewish today? At Shir Hadash, we know it means something different for each of us.
For students
Teaching at Shir Hadash is an interactive process. Students can share their views on religion, politics, or life in general, and know that they will be taken seriously. Since they only attend one class a week, students are more enthusiastic about attending class, focus more easily on class content, and are more likely to participate in discussions.
To supplement our weekly classes, we offer many off-site activities. We go to parks, skating rinks, gyms -- anywhere we can get together, perhaps enjoy nature or help our community, and pray a bit with Rabbi Eitan.
For parents
Parents are an integral part of our curriculum. Because the students only attend one "official" class, they need to spend time at home working on their assignments, usually with the assistance of their parents. During these at-home sessions, parents learn from their children, share their own experiences with them, and engage them in discussions. For example, some children ask more questions about their family history or want their parents' opinions on such topics as the Hannukah-Christmas “dilemma.” What results is an enriching experiencing everyone.
Also, many parents are inspired by their children to join our off-site days of school, and enjoy themselves just as much as our students do.
For teachers
Being responsible for only one class a week gives our teachers the time to do their research and plan focused, carefully crafted lessons that make an impact on their students. Class time is precious and they treat it that way. In addition, our teachers bring experiences and perspectives gained outside of the classroom to their Sunday sessions.
For everyone
At Sunday school, our students feel they are part of something bigger than themselves. Through Hebrew, music, art, dance, and more, we foster the innate Judaism in our students. Through our one day a week Sunday school classes, outside activities, and parental involvement, our school gives our families and community the opportunity to learn together and to keep Judaism alive.
We immerse our students in all things Jewish and ask them to question, to share, and to make their own decisions. We welcome parents and encourage them to participate in school activities and at services. Our teachers love sharing their passion for Judaism. We teach what it means to be Jewish, our rich culture of art, of dance, and of music. We focus on the meaning of our prayers while teaching the Hebrew aleph bet. What does it mean to be Jewish today? At Shir Hadash, we know it means something different for each of us.
For students
Teaching at Shir Hadash is an interactive process. Students can share their views on religion, politics, or life in general, and know that they will be taken seriously. Since they only attend one class a week, students are more enthusiastic about attending class, focus more easily on class content, and are more likely to participate in discussions.
To supplement our weekly classes, we offer many off-site activities. We go to parks, skating rinks, gyms -- anywhere we can get together, perhaps enjoy nature or help our community, and pray a bit with Rabbi Eitan.
For parents
Parents are an integral part of our curriculum. Because the students only attend one "official" class, they need to spend time at home working on their assignments, usually with the assistance of their parents. During these at-home sessions, parents learn from their children, share their own experiences with them, and engage them in discussions. For example, some children ask more questions about their family history or want their parents' opinions on such topics as the Hannukah-Christmas “dilemma.” What results is an enriching experiencing everyone.
Also, many parents are inspired by their children to join our off-site days of school, and enjoy themselves just as much as our students do.
For teachers
Being responsible for only one class a week gives our teachers the time to do their research and plan focused, carefully crafted lessons that make an impact on their students. Class time is precious and they treat it that way. In addition, our teachers bring experiences and perspectives gained outside of the classroom to their Sunday sessions.
For everyone
At Sunday school, our students feel they are part of something bigger than themselves. Through Hebrew, music, art, dance, and more, we foster the innate Judaism in our students. Through our one day a week Sunday school classes, outside activities, and parental involvement, our school gives our families and community the opportunity to learn together and to keep Judaism alive.
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