Judaic Studies
Judaism shapes Tehiyah’s calendar and resonates throughout our school with meaning and warmth. We take delight in our celebrations of Shabbat and the festivals of the Jewish year. At the same time, we recognize that many threads contribute to the rich tapestry of Jewish tradition, and seek to convey the breadth, beauty, diversity, and resilience of that tradition.
Judaic Studies is a major component of Tehiyah’s program, encompassing the holiday cycle, t’fillah and brakhot (prayer and blessings), customs, history of the Jewish people and the state of Israel, music, dance, food, art, and literature. Students also become familiar with the Torah cycle and, as they mature, increasingly more sophisticated in their study of texts and Jewish ethics.
Hebrew
Hebrew has been the language of the Jewish people from ancient times to the present. At Tehiyah, Hebrew is taught both as a modern, living language and as the language of tradition. Kindergartners are introduced to Hebrew conversation, blessings, songs, and vocabulary. In subsequent grades, students continue to expand their skills to increase verbal fluency, reading comprehension, writing ability, and familiarity with prayers and rituals. Various levels of instruction are available for students in grades 3-8 to accommodate differences in proficiency.
