Hebrew Academy offers a very rich Judaic program aimed at cultivating a strong sense of Jewish identity, a love for Israel and Shmirat Mitzvot. Our program stresses the study of classical Jewish texts with the intent on developing strong learning skills and a strong love for Torah learning that will help students develop into active leaders in the community and lifelong learners. Our teachers together with the Bnot Sherut and Kollel shlichim foster and develop a strong love for Medinat Yisrael and pride in religious Zioninsm.
The school day begins with Tfilla. The Tfilla program is spiraled so that by grade 6, students are fluent in the entire Tfilla of Schacharit. Time is spent on explaining and understanding the Tfillot.
The core of the elementary program is Chumash and Hebrew Language. All grades study dinim prior to each holiday. The study of Navi begins in Grade 4 and Mishna is introduced in grade 6.
Hebrew Academy utilizes the TALAM curriculum in grades 1-5. The structure of the TALAM program is based on the notion that the best learning environment for children is one in which knowledge is acquired through a variety of activities, using each of the five senses. In addition to studying from textbooks, students use music, games and visual aids to learn the Hebrew language and to develop a keen understanding of Jewish concepts and values.
Students develop their Hebrew and heritage literacy in a gradual, and spiraled process, building new ideas and concepts a top an expanding foundation of knowledge. The program gradually helps foster Jewish identity by allowing children to explore their Jewish roots and traditions in a fun and exciting manner. By making the study of Hebrew and Judaism relevant to the children’s everyday lives, the program enables them to develop a true appreciation of their heritage and understand the need for continued, lifelong Jewish study.
