Hillel Yeshiva Elementary and Middle School

Judaic Studies Program » Grade 2

Hillel Yeshiva Elementary School is committed to excellence in both Judaic and general studies. Our goal is to teach the skills that we'll build a strong foundation for future learning. This preparation must be complete in two fields: character development and academic skills. We seek to produce students of exemplary character infused with a love for Torah and learning, for the Land of Israel, and for observance of the mitzvot. At the same time, we strive to place our students on an academic plateau that will enable them to excel in middle school, high school and beyond.

Curricular Requirements
The subjects studied in the curriculum are Humash, Yahadut/Hagim, Perasha, Hebrew Language and Keriah.

Humash Curriculum

Students study Humash an average of four to five periods per week. Our goal is to develop students who are capable of reading all sections of Humash (textual mastery) with translation and understanding. The study of Humash provides an excellent opportunity to view Torah as a way of life. It yields many valuable lessons in character development that can be integrated in every day life.

Our second grade students study Parshiot Berasihit, Noach and Lech Lecha

Criteria for Goal Achievement

Ability to translate each phrase into English
Ability to translate prefixes and suffixes
Ability to transform Humash phrases into contemporary Hebrew
Ability to recognize words and phrases out of context
Ability to identify root (shoresh) of each word
Ability to converse in Hebrew
Ability to explain basic concepts, ideas, and mitzvot from the pesukim.
Ability to answer simple questions asked in Hebrew
Ability to locate in the Humash answers in Hebrew

Yahadut/Hagim Curriculum

The goal of this subject is to foster an excitement for observing the mitzvoth. Included in the curriculum is the study of laws and customs as they pertain to the Holidays. Each month, students receive their own workbook in which they study the laws and traditions that are applicable for the duration of that month.

Parasha Curriculum

In Parasha, we hope to familiarize the students with the people and places as well as the sequential storyline of each Parasha and to imbue them with a most poignant lesson from each portion. A beautiful colored pamphlet titled �Hadaf Hashavuyit� which contains parasha tidbits to be discussed at the Shabbat table is also distributed to the students. At the beginning of the next week, a short multiple-choice quiz is administered on the last week's perasha.

Hebrew Language Curriculum

The goal of this curriculum is to develop students who are capable of understanding, speaking and writing Hebrew. This curriculum also prepares our students for learning Humash and instills in them a love of Israel and its people. Grades 1-3 utilize the renowned Tal Am Program. This curriculum is based upon the "communicative-heritage language acquisition."

Criteria for Goal Accomplishment

Ability to write Hebrew sentences correctly
Ability to correctly respond orally, in Hebrew to oral Hebrew questions
Ability to read and comprehend Hebrew storybooks
Ability to write creatively and functionally in Hebrew