Aleph – First Year – Tuesday (Kaufman)

11/10: Today in class, we worked on:

  1. We had an all-school t’fillah led by Rabbi Prass, and daled students Luke and Noah.  Rabbi Prass reminded us that it was Rosh Chodesh (new month) of Kislev.  He asked us what something we wanted to do over this new month, and something we did well that we wanted to repeat this coming new month. We also practiced the milat hashavua (word of the week) “chodesh” and kid-friendly announcements.
  2. Today we started with lesson seven, looking at the yellow box on page 30. Reviewing past letters and vowels
  3. and key words.
  4. Today we learned the Hebrew letters TZADI and FINAL TZADI with the same “saying TZ sounds”.
  5. We read ALOUD pages 30-31 using the “favorites” game. (Remind them to use their “pointer finger”).
  6. The students are working very hard on writing the Hebrew words on page 31. 
  7. We worked on the “Write’ Letter”, Same Sound page 32, and Sound Check on page 33.
  8. Students made flashcards for the Key Words. MITZ-(Juice) and MATZAH(Matzah).
  9. Aleph-daled finished the day by joining together for Hebrew thru Movement and Jewish trivia led by Rabbi Prass.  They are doing well with all the conversational Hebrew. 
  10. Lihitaot (good-bye)!

Homework to be completed by next class:

  1. Parents, you can help your child even if they don’t know Hebrew, since the English is on the back of the flashcards.
  2. Please remember tzedakah.
  3. Bring in your extra index cards and sharpened pencils.
  4. Please read “aloud” pages 30-31.
  5. Review the flashcards: letters and vowels, key words we have learned in class so far.
  6. Work on “ Clue the Quest” on page 34.

10/27: Today in class, we worked on:

  1. Today started with an all-school T’fillah led by Rabbi Prass, with help from Luke and Willow in Kitah Daled. Rabbi Prass shared that Israel’s elections took place today, and that casting a vote is using your voice, just like praying is an expression of voice.  After t’fillah Rabbi Prass shared announcements and the word of the week, b-cheera, or elections. The students then made Heb-lish sentences with it.
  2. In class.  We started with lesson six, looking at the yellow box on page 25. Learning one Hebrew vowel letter, with two formats: EE-“saying sound”).
  3. We read about the Vowel Hint pages 25-26 with two different ways to write. Students worked on page 27 “Sound Bite” and page 28 “Odd Word Out”.
  4. We read ALOUD pages 25-26 using the “favorites” game. (Remind them to use their “pointer finger”).
  5. Students made flashcards for the Key Words on page 25. BIMAH-(stage) and ABBA (father/dad).
  6. The students finished their day with all-school Hebrew Through Movement and Trivia led by Rabbi Prass.
  7. Lihitaot (good-bye)!

Homework to be completed by next class:

  1. Parents, you can help your child even if they don’t know Hebrew, since the English is on the back of the flashcards.
  2. Please remember tzedakah.
  3. Bring in your extra index cards and sharpened pencils.
  4. Please read “aloud” pages 25-26.
  5. Review the flashcards: letters and vowels, key words we have learned in class so far.
  6. Work on “Clue the Quest” on page 29.

10/20: Today in class, we worked on:

  1. Today we started with an all-school tefilah led by Moreh Jon.  He shared a short teaching about the words metim vs. hakol in the gevurot.
  2. Today we started with lesson five, looking at the yellow box on page 21. Learning one Hebrew letter:
  3. GIMEL(G-sound), EH-VOWEL(EH “Saying Sound”).
  4. We read about the Vowel Hint with two different ways to write. Students worked on page 22, “Sound Advice”.
  5. We read ALOUD pages 22-23 using the “favorites” game. (Remind them to use their “pointer finger”).
  6. Students made flashcards for the Key Words on page 21. GESHEM-(Rain) and SHEMESH(sun).
  7. Students worked hard on writing out Hebrew letters on page 23 and on “Help the Rain Get to Israel”.
  8. We ended the day with an all-school Hebrew thru Movement with Rabbi Prass in the Sanctuary.  It included our weekly trivia, and Hebrew word of the week, and announcements.
  9. Lihitaot (good-bye)!

Homework to be completed by next class:

  1. Parents, you can help your child even if they don’t know Hebrew, since the English is on the back of the flashcards.
  2. Please remember tzedakah.
  3. Bring in your extra index cards and sharpened pencils.
  4. Please read “aloud” pages 22-23
  5. Review the flashcards: letters and vowels, key words we have learned in class so far.
  6. Work on “Clue the Quest” on page 24.

10/13: Today in class, we worked on:

  1. We enjoyed an all-school T’Fillah led by Rabbi Prass.  He asked us to think about how we tell time.  The learners had some great answers.  He then pointed out that our prayers also tell time (insertion in Gevurot tells the season, which prayer for peace tells time of day, etc.).  After t’fillah we had announcements, and the always fun word of the week and our weekly trivia.
  2. Today we started with lesson four, looking at the yellow box on page 17. Learning two Hebrew letters:
  3. YUD(Y-sound), HAY (H-sound- * except at the end of a word).
  4. Students worked on the “ Same Sound” on page 18.   
  5. We read ALOUD pages 17-18 using the “favorites” game. (Remind them to use their “pointer finger”).
  6. Students made flashcards for the Key Words on page 17. HAY (The) and YAD(hand).
  7. Aleph & Bet students enjoyed Hebrew thru Movement outside led by Rabbi Prass. We were able to learn new Hebrew words (and review earlier ones).
  8. Students worked hard on writing out Hebrew letters on page 19 and on “Sound Check”.
  9. Lihitaot (good-bye)!

Homework to be completed by next class:

  1. Parents, you can help your child even if they don’t know Hebrew, since the English is on the back of the flashcards.
  2. Please remember tzedakah.
  3. Bring in your Binder and extra index cards; sharpened pencils.
  4. Please read “aloud” pages 17-18
  5. Review the flashcards: letters and vowels, key words we have learned in class so far.
  6. Work on “Clue the Quest” on page 20.

10/6: Today in class, we worked on:

  1. We had an all-school t’fillah led by Rabbi Prass.  In addition to our growing number of prayers, Rabbi Prass showed us the now 1+ week-old lulav and his collection of etrogim from the last 21 years as we ended the 4 Tishrei Chagim.  He then reminded us that this is the 3rd yahrzeit of October 7th.  We lit a yahrzeit candle, and then he taught us about 2 Israelis, Hersh and Gabriel, who were part of October 7th.   What he read to us was a little about what they did on October 7th, and more about the way they lived. Finally, Rabbi Prass handed us literal footprints and asked us to write ways we can walk in their footsteps of how they lived.
  2. Today we started with lesson three, looking at the yellow box on page 13. Learning two Hebrew letters: LAMED (L-sound), DALET- (D-sound), two forms of the vowel (OH).   
  3. We read about the Letter Hint about OH vowel on page 14. Vowel is “over the head”.
  4. We read ALOUD pages 13-14 using the “favorites” game. (Remind them to use their “pointer finger”).
  5. Students made flashcards for the Key Words on page 13. SHALOM (hello, good-bye, and peace) and ADOM red).
  6. Kitah Alef & Bet enjoyed Hebrew thru Movement led by Rabbi Prass where he showed us the open sefer Torah since we just celebrated Simchat Torah. 
  7. Students worked hard on writing out Hebrew letters on page 15 and on “The “Write” Word.
  8. On the way out, and since Sukkot is over, Rabbi Prass cut the Etrog into smaller pieces and offered each interested learner a piece to taste.
  9. Lihitaot (good-bye)!

Homework to be completed by next class:

  1. Parents, you can help your child even if they don’t know Hebrew, since the English is on the back of the flashcards.
  2. Please remember tzedakah.
  3. Bring in your
    • Binder and
    • extra index cards;
    • sharpened pencils.
  4. Please read “aloud” pages 13- 14.
  5. Review the flashcards: letters and vowels, key words we have learned in class so far.

9/29: Today in class, we worked on:

  1. We had an all-school t’fillah led by Rabbi Prass.  He asked us, “What do you notice that is beautiful inside sanctuary?”  Then Rabbi Prass pointed out that we are in the middle of the Holiday Sukkot, which helps us notice that which is beautiful outside, and how prayer/t’fillah helps us notice that which is beautiful both inside and outside.
  2. Today we reviewed lessons one & two, looking at the yellow box on page 9. Learning three Hebrew letters: ALEF (no-sound), BET- (b-sound), and AYIN  (no- sound), which is found at the end of the word.   
  3. We read about the Letter Hint about Alef & Ayin on page 9.
  4. We read ALOUD pages 10-11 using the “favorites” game.
  5. Students made flashcards for the Key Words on page 9. ABBA (father) and AM nation).
  6. Aleph & Bet students enjoyed being outside in the Sukkah with Rabbi Prass. They were able to fulfill the Mitzvah of shaking the Lulav and smelling the delicious Etrog, and sitting together in the sukkah! We discussed why the Lulav and Etrog are such important symbols
  7. Students worked hard on writing out Hebrew letters on page 11.
  8. Work on page 12 “Sound off” and “Rhyme Time on page 16.
  9. Lihitaot (good-bye)!

Homework to be completed by next class:

  1. Parents, you can help your child even if they don’t know Hebrew, since the English is on the back of the flashcards.
  2. Please remember tzedakah.
  3. Bring in your Binder and extra index cards; sharpened pencils.
  4. Please read “aloud” pages 10- 11.
  5. Review the flashcards: letters and vowels, key words we have learned in class so far.

9/22: Today in class, we worked on:

  1. Today started with an all-school T’fillah in the sanctuary led by Rabbi Prass. Rabbi Prass started the t’fillah asking the learners, “Why is it important to fast on Yom Kippur (if you are both healthy and post B’nai Mitzvah age)?”  The children had some really deep, interesting answers.  
  2. Today we started with lesson two, looking at the yellow box on page 9. Learning three Hebrew letters: ALEF (no-sound), BET- (b-sound), and AYIN  (no- sound), which is found at the end of the word.   
  3. We read about the Letter Hint about Alef & Ayin on page 9.
  4. We read ALOUD pages 10-11 using the “favorites” game.
  5. Students made flashcards for the Key Words on page 9. ABBA (father) and AM nation).
  6. We went outside for Hebrew through movement led by Rabbi Prass. This is a fun activity where the students learn verbs by doing the action of the verb said in Ivrit.
  7. Students worked hard on writing out Hebrew letters on page 11 and page 12 “Sound off”.
  8. Lihitaot (good-bye)!

Homework to be completed by next class:

  1. Parents, you can help your child even if they don’t know Hebrew, since the English is on the back of the flashcards.
  2. Please remember tzedakah.
  3. Bring in your Binder and extra index cards; sharpened pencils.
  4. Please read “aloud” pages 10-11.
  5. Review the flashcards: letters and vowels, key words we have learned in class so far.

9/15: Today in class, we worked on:

  1. Today started with an all-school t’fillah led by Rabbi Prass.  He introduced what T’fillah will be like for the school year, including that all the students will be wearing kippot during this time together. If your student would like to wear their own personal kippah, they are more than welcome to do so.  We also practiced the word/letter of the week and heard some announcements.
  2. Today we continued with lesson one, learning three Hebrew letters: MEM (m-sound), SHIN- (sh-sound), and FINAL MEM (m- sound) which is found at the end of the word. We learned three vowels, the saying sound “ AH, found under the letter. 
  3. We read ALOUD pages 6-7 using the “favorites” game.
  4. Kitot Alef &  Bet went outside for Hebrew thru movement led by Rabbi Prass. Rabbi Prass taught them how to blow a shofar. It was fun to listen to. I hope the students had fun and learned they can do it!
  5. We made flashcards for Keywords SHAM- (there) and SHAMASH- (helper) and the three vowels AH (t, _ _:).
  6. Lihitaot (good-bye)!

Homework to be completed by next class:

  1. Parents, you can help your child even if they don’t know Hebrew, since the English is on the back of the flashcards.
  2. Please remember tzedakah.
  3. Bring in your pocket folder and sharpened pencils.
  4. Please read “aloud” pages 6-7. Review the flashcards: letters and vowels, key words we have learned in class so far.

9/8: Today in class, we worked on:

  1. We enjoyed an all-school assembly with Rabbi Prass.  The students were very curious about the sanctuary remodel.
  2. The students and I reviewed the class expectations and the supplies they need to have each week, including the book, shopping list of homework finished.  
  3. Today we learned three Hebrew letters: MEM (m-sound), SHIN- (sh-sound), and FINAL MEM ( m- sound), which is found at the end of the word. We learned three vowels, the” saying sound “ AH, found under the letter. 
  4. We read ALOUD pages 6-7 using the “favorites” game.
  5. The students enjoyed Hebrew thru Movement with the rest of the classes to learn new words and motions.
  6. We made flashcards for Keywords SHAM- (there) and SHAMASH- (helper) and the three vowels AH (t, _ _:).
  7. It was great to meet the parents and explain the curriculum and the year-in-review.
  8. Aleph – daled enjoyed participating in the Hebrew thru Movement with us and learning about the class in the year-in-review and hearing the sound of the shofar for Elul.
  9. Lihitaot (good-bye)!

Homework to be completed by next class:

  1. Parents, you can help your child even if they don’t know Hebrew, since the English is on the back of the flashcards.
  2. Please remember tzedakah.
  3. Bring in your pocket folder and sharpened pencils.
  4. Please read “aloud” pages 6-7. Review the flashcards letters and vowels, key words, we have learned in class so far.