Welcome!
At Aleph Hebrew school we instill Jewish Pride and create spiritual connections that last a lifetime.
Our non-judgmental, friendly and inclusive policy means every Jewish child is welcome, regardless of affiliation, religious observance, or prior knowledge. Our diverse student body provides a setting where each child is comfortable and able to learn at a relaxed pace.
Aleph Champ – Aleph reading program- Curriculum
The Hebrew reading curriculum is based on the internationally acclaimed Aleph Champion Reading Program. This highly motivational system is time tested and proven to be the fastest and most effective method of teaching Hebrew reading and writing to the North American Child.
Our Judaic Studies curriculum is comprised of selected material culled from award winning educational programs such as Torah pedia, Jewish Lifecycles and Jewish Children International’s Lessons in Hebrew Holidays. We strive to keep our curriculum diverse by covering the widest possible range of Jewish traditions, heritage, history and culture.
Judaism comes alive!
At Aleph Hebrew school the richness and beauty of our Jewish traditions come to life. Our dynamic programs will educate, stimulate and excite your children intellectually, emotionally, and practically.
We believe that a child’s Jewish learning must be creative, memorable and fun. Because at Aleph Hebrew school children don’t just love to learn about Judaism, they learn to love Judaism too.
Instead of merely imparting typical textbook lessons, our expert instructors share their own love and passion for Jewish life and teach by example too.
From Lively interactive classroom discussions to exciting hands on learning programs, our unique learning experience will engage, excite, involve, and inspire young minds and hearts.
Enrichment
Hands on Learning. We know that ideas taught academically should also be followed by exciting hands-on workshops in order to maximize a child’s learning experience. Special how-to sessions such as Shofar, Matzah and Havdallah candle making are designed to bring Jewish Holidays and observances to life in a fun way.
A source of Jewish Pride!
Children come first!
Our top priority is creating an interactive learning environment in which each child feels welcome. Every effort is made to ensure that the learning experience for each student is positive, stimulation and exciting. We go out of our way to ensure that every child is motivated and engaged in thought-provoking activities.
Learning for life
Our goal extends beyond giving students the basic skills and knowledge they need in preparation for their Bar or Bat Mitzvahs. We create a solid foundation of love for Jewish living and learning that will serve your children for the rest of their lives.
Our staff
Individualized attention
Every child enjoys individual attention from instructors who are carefully selected for their abilities to connect with, appropriately assess, and cater to the needs of each student.
Warm, Dedicated and professional
Our superior faculty is comprised of highly motivated teachers with a proven track record of caring, devotion, and academic expertise.
Information
FIRST TASTE PROGRAM
Ages 4-6
First taste is designed to grab the very young child(ren)s attention with song, art, drama, and games. By exposure to the Aleph-bet, Torah tales, prayer through song and holiday studies, a child gains a sense of pride and love for Judaism.
HEBREW SCHOOL
Ages 7-13
This program offers a more advanced Hebrew and Jewish studies curriculum.
Children learn to read and write Hebrew and gain an appreciation for the why’s and how’s of contemporary Jewish life.
The Hebrew school courses include:
Grade 1 Exodus
Slavery, liberation, receiving of the Torah, birth of a nation.
Grade 2 Marvelous Midot & Manners
This course conveys the idea that Judaism is a total lifestyle – a holy way of life. Theme of this course is a treasure hunt.
Grade 3 My Jewish Home
The course discusses Mitzvos involved in creation of a Jewish home.
Grade 4 TORAHpedia
TORAHpedia brings real life-relevance to key Jewish concepts, demonstration how Torah’s lessons are applicable to the students’ actual lives.
History 1 – This course covers the Jewish people’s entry into the Land of Israel through the Purim story.
Grade 5 Torah! Mitzvot! Action!
Racing Towards a Life of Meaning is designed to cover the week’s Torah- portion
History 2 – This course covers the era of the Jews under Persian rule and continues through the writing of the Talmud.
Grade 6 Life Cycles
Over the course of the year, the student guides his/her “children” through various life cycle events (birth, bris/baby naming, bar/bat mitzvah etc.)
10 Commandments
The Aseret hadibrot course focuses on many lessons, which flow from the “Big 10”
Kavanah counts
Delves into meanings and design behind the weekday and Shabbat prayers. The course also includes a general overview of synagogue dynamics and structure, and in the context of all prayers going through Jerusalem.At the same time we discuss the land’s intrinsic holiness.
Grade 7 Walk of Fame
25 Biblical personalities with a lesson to teach, enabling the students to brush up history basics as well as learn new life-lessons.
Menu for Jewish living
This course includes 20 selections from Pirkei Avot. In keeping with the food theme, the home-behavior assignment is entitled “The Take Out Counter” as it serves as a reinforcement of the proper behaviors studied in class that week.
For more info or to register please call 718-569-5593
