Hebrew Program
The primary goal of the Hebrew Instruction program at CBE is to teach the skills necessary for the reading and basic comprehension of the siddur. Hebrew education begins with teaching of the aleph-bet in the 1st and 2nd grades, and formal reading instruction begins in 3rd grade and continues until 7th grade. Integrated into the curriculum of each grade is a focus on important components of the Friday night and Saturday morning services. For students wishing to continue their Hebrew education, classes in conversational Hebrew have been offered outside of regular Hebrew school hours.
Music Program (Shira)
Our music program,
which is primarily for Kindergarten - 7th graders, and occurs on Sunday
mornings, has become a very important part of our curriculum and of our
students' experience.
Music classes help
students prepare for their class Shabbat and for school assemblies to
celebrate holidays such as Chanukah, Purim and Israel Independence Day.
In some grades Shira is used to reinforce subjects taught in the
curriculum. Singing is also integrated into events such as the
Maccabiah. Shirah adds lots of ruach to our school-- it is a favorite
of students and faculty alike.
The music curriculum includes:
- Shabbat and holiday songs
- Modern Israeli songs
- Contemporary American Jewish music on a variety of themes
Electives
Three times a year
students in grades three through seven have the opportunity to
participate in the school’s elective program. Students can choose from
a variety of fun experiential topics including art, newspaper, Israeli
dance and cooking.
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