Gimel – Third Year – Wednesday (Weiner)

9/17: Today in class, we worked on:

  1. Our session began with Tefillah where Rabbi Prass reviewed how our services are structured. We discussed why we are wearing kippot during Hebrew School t’fillot. We then prayed the avot v’imahot and sang the Israeli National Anthem.
  2. Warmed up with a review of 5 Hebrew letters and vowels
  3. Reviewed what the Barkhu means
  4. Practiced reading the Barkhu
  5. Learned how the Barkhu got its name
  6. Learned what a Hebrew root is and learned the root meaning bless
  7. Practiced reading words with this root
  8. Gimmel & Daled students went outside to have a lesson in how to blow the shofar with Rabbi Prass. It was fun to listen to the students try their best. I heard some impressive sounds!
  9. Students worked really hard today!

Homework to be completed by next class:

  1. To reinforce our practice with roots, students should complete the activities listed below on page 5 in their workbook, The New Hebrew Through Prayer.
  2. Recognizing the Root (Page 5): Students should follow directions as written and circle the root letters in each word.
  3. Siddur Phrases (Page 5): Students should circle all words built on the root and then practice reading the phrases.

9/10: Today in class, we worked on:

  1. Had a welcome assembly
  2. Participated in get to know you activities
  3. Reviewed 5 Hebrew letters and vowels
  4. Looked through the textbook and workbook we will be using
  5. Began our first unit on the Barkhu
  6. Learned what the Barkhu is and why we say it
  7. Practiced reading the Barkhu individually and together
  8. Learned Barkhu prayer vocabulary with a variety of activities
  9. The whole school participated in Hebrew through movement with Rabbi Prass
  10. And from there the parents came back to our room so we could meet and discuss our classroom. It was lovely to see so many parents.
  11. We had a really fun first day, and I’m looking forward to a terrific year!

Homework to be completed by next class:

  1. Each session, students will be assigned a workbook page to complete to reinforce what we did in class. This should only take 5-10 minutes to complete. If it ever takes longer, please have your student stop working, and we will complete it together in class.
  2. Students should complete page 1 in their workbook, The New Hebrew Through Prayer.
  3. A Call to Prayer: Students should fill in the missing Hebrew words and then read the prayer they have written.