Curriculum - Chabad Jewish Center of Vernon Hills
A SNEAK PEEK AT OUR CURRICULUM! 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 of Vernon Hills 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. Bible 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 a hands-on Alef Champ Program. Have you ever heard, "but Hebrew reading is boring?" Move over and make room for a new, state of the art reading program modeled after the Martial Arts System. Phonemic awareness will be integrated into these lessons, so each child can match letters, with their sounds. Chesed - Social Act
