Curriculum - Chabad of Downtown Phoenix
We're impressed with our curriculum, now it's your turn! The lessons are multi-sensory, & hands-on, ensuring that the students truly experience what they are being taught. Chabad Hebrew School is an affiliate of the Chabad International Hebrew Education Network, who stand at the forefront of Jewish education worldwide, providing our children with the highest level of Jewish education possible, in a Sunday & Hebrew School setting.
Areas of Academic Emphasis Include:
JEWISH HISTORY An overview of Jewish history starting with creation, to the giving of the Torah, to modern day Israel will be taught through interactive stories and art projects. TORAH STORIES Study of various Torah portions & stories to pique the children’s interest ISRAEL Our students understand that Israel is not just another country but our own homeland; a land that is truly the “Promised Land”, both spiritually and physically. JEWISH CULTURE The students gain an appreciation of our heritage and culture that has been preserved throughout the ages through various cultural crafts, literature, and songs, presented throughout the year. JEWISH SONG & DANCE Through Song and dance, our students are taught to develop an enjoyment and understanding of a variety of both traditional and Israeli songs. Each song is taught through rhythm, movement and educational activities. HEBREW LANGUAGE The children will learn various vocabulary words, and common language words in the Hebrew language, through circle & play time, hanging posters, contests, songs, and dances. HEBREW ALPHABET The children will learn and befriend all the letters of the alphabet through our interactive and hands on Aleph Champ Program. CHESED-SOCIAL ACTION Through projects focused on sharing and giving, the students will form a special relationship with other Jewish children around the world, experiencing first hand, how they can make a difference in another child’s life. HOLIDAYS & SHABBAT Hands-on lessons on each Jewish holiday will fill the calendar as we begin with learning about the High Holidays and continue throughout the year. By the end of the year, the students will have a deeper understanding and appreciation of each holiday, its traditions and customs, and on Shabbat, and its special meaning to the Jewish people. JEWISH VALUES & ETHICS Beginning with the origins of the Mitzvot, students will explore, read, and discuss practical applications of good deeds, and ways of bringing it into the life of a
Aleph Champ Program
A few years ago, a Chabad Hebrew School director joined a local Tora Dojo Karate class. She noticed something fascinating: in Karate, every student knows exactly where they are, what they need to master, and what comes next. Beginners wear white belts, advanced students earn higher-colored belts, and every milestone is celebrated.
It made her wonder—what if learning Hebrew could feel just like that?
That’s how Aleph Champ was born. This program turns Hebrew reading into an adventure, with color-coded levels that guide students step by step. Children can see their progress, celebrate every milestone, and stay motivated as they move from beginner to confident reader.
Just like in Karate, students in Aleph Champ are excited to advance, practice regularly, and reach the next level. By the time they’re ready for Bar or Bat Mitzvah, they can read Hebrew with confidence—and, more importantly, they’ve had fun along the way.