Kita Alef: Introduction to the Hebrew alphabet and some basic Hebrew words, as well as some simple prayers and blessings.  Stories from Genesis are presented.

Kita Bet:  Students learn about Shabbat and the major Jewish holidays, from a cultural, historical and biblical standpoint.  They continue to practice reading and writing in Hebrew.

Kita Gimmel: Students read selections from the Book of Exodus, and discuss the characters and values that are presented.  They study selected prayers from the Siddur and Haggadah, using these texts as a basis for an introduction to Hebrew grammar. 

Kita Dalet: A study of the wisdom and poetry of Mishnah.  Selected texts are a basis for discussion of meaning and content, as well as further study of grammar and translation.

Kita Hey: Jewish history.  Various approaches have been explored, including most recently, the use of art and literature to illustrate major Jewish historical events.

Kita Vav: The Siddur (prayer book).   By the time students are ready for their Bar/Bat Mitzvah, this class will have provided them with a sound knowledge of the Kabbalat Shabbat and Shabbat morning services.

Kita Zayin is taken during the year of becoming Bar/Bat Mitzvah, as students explore aspects of becoming an adult.  Past topics have included discussions of Jewish ethics, an oral history/video project involving interviews of older members of the congregation; and individual mitzvah projects.  This year’s curriculum will also include discussions of current events in the Middle East.

On Beyond Zayin!  We are hoping to develop a program at the synagogue for teens.  Stay tuned to this page for further details.