Daled – Fourth Year – Wednesday (Fox)

10/15: Today in class, we worked on:

  1. We joined the rest of the school and Rabbi Prass for tefillot.  We reviewed the recent holidays thru by looking at the symbols of the shofar, white Torah mantel, lulav, and etrog. We heard how the dried lulav sounds like rain, since the rainy season in Israel has now begun and some of the prayers we say ask for bountiful rain. We also spoke of the recent release of several hostages from Hamas and answered students’ questions.  We concluded with singing Hatikvah.
  2. Last part of Avot V’Emaot prayer. We talked about the different sections of the Avot and discussed the merits of our ancestors where we have inherited their generosity, kindness, protection and faith. Then students talked about what good things they have done, or maybe will do, to pass down to their children in the future.
  3. Gimel & Daled kitot joined Rabbi Prass to look at the Torah as part of Simchat Torah and students got a chance to find letters they have learned, read from the Torah, and learned how a Torah is made.
  4. To end class, students practiced fluent reading. Each student has a line to read for next week.

Homework to be completed by next class:

  1. Practice reading fluently their assigned line on page 15. Read and work on bottom of page 14 and be ready to discuss.
  2. Each student must be responsible to bring supplies to class especially their text book.

10/8: Today in class, we worked on:

  1. The entire school started our session with tefillah led by Rabbi Prass.  We had a short ceremony to mark the 2nd anniversary of the October 7th attack.  We lit a yahrzeit candle, observed a moment of silence.  Then Rabbi Prass asked what we knew about October 7th and what questions we had.  We concluded joining in singing Hatikvah, Israel’s national anthem. 
  2. In class today we began with a quick alef-bet assessment
  3. Continued our prayer discussion and worked on the avot v’imahot (Chapter 1).  
  4. Celebrated Sukkot outside in the sukkah. Gimmel & Daled classes went with Rabbi Prass to the Sukkah.  We reviewed what makes the sukkah unique building and what makes up the lulav/etrog.  Then we each got to shake the lulav and etrog. Students were very interested and asked Rabbi many questions. It was a great experience.

Homework to be completed by next class:

  1. Practice reading the avot v’imahot on page 5 at least 4 times.

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. Reviewed Avot V’Emaot prayer, part of the Amidah. Students read the second part.
  3. Students presented their family Trees to the class. They did a fantastic job explaining their families. I was so proud of the presentations.
  4. 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!
  5. We talked about Rosh Hashanah and how important it is and what it means.

Homework to be completed by next class:

  1. Page 6
  2. I hope your whole family will enjoy the holiday and make it special.  I will look forward to seing your children back on October 1.

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

  1. We started off with Rabbi Prass and some basic rules – no phones (there is a box for them), where the restrooms are, and where our classes are, then we got to hear the shofar for Elul.
  2. Getting to know you games such as, 2 truths and a lie, and what activity is their favorite, lastly, reading Hebrew vocabulary word game.
  3. Started Avot V’Emaot prayer, the first part of the Amidah. Students read page 4 in Hebrew and English.
  4. Discussed expectations for class, bringing their book, homework, supplies, etc.
  5. The students gathered back in the sanctuary with Rabbi Prass for Hebrew through Movement. 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.
  6. Parents: It was a pleasure to meet you today.

Homework to be completed by next class:

  1. *Students are to work on their Family Tree which will be presented in class next week. They also may work on this with you and use technology to help set it up. They might need your help with grandparents. Go back as far as you are able to.
  2. It was a pleasure to meet your children today!