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 Chumash, Yahadut/Chagim, Perasha, Hebrew Language and Keriah.
Chumash Curriculum
Students study Chumash an average of four to five periods per week. Our goal is to develop students who are capable of reading all sections of Chumash (textual mastery) with translation and understanding. The study of Chumash 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 Chumash 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 Chumash answers in Hebrew
Yahadut/Chagim 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 speaking conversational Hebrew and whose working knowledge of Hebrew forms a firm foundation for the learning of Torah. Also, this curriculum instills within our students an affinity to Israel and its people. Grade 2 utilizes the famous Tal Sela program. The texts in this curriculum include six series of Hebrew grammar and literature workbooks. In addition, grade 2 has a bi-monthly Hebrew library period with Mrs. Rachel Gorcey.
Criteria for goal Accomplishment
- Ability to correctly write Hebrew sentences, paragraphs and to answer written Hebrew questions.
- Ability to correctly respond orally, in Hebrew, to oral Hebrew questions
- Ability to read Hebrew sentences
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