Hebrew

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Hebrew is taught both as a modern language and as the language of Jewish ritual. Our students begin in kindergarten with a conversational approach to learning simple vocabulary. They sing songs and play games in Hebrew. Our students are introduced to Tal Am in first grade.  This curriculum is based on the principles of communicative-heritage language acquisition.  It activates learning in all frames of mind by utilizing a wide range of activities for all modes of communication and integrates Hebrew language acquisition, the development of Jewish concepts and values, and the skills of speaking, reading, and writing.

LS Hebrew News

  • Fifth Graders Stage Plays in Hebrew

    Posted February 20, 2013

    The advanced fifth grade Hebrew students staged three plays for parents and siblings: Kipah aduma (Little Red Riding Hood), Dirah lehaskir (Apartment for Rent), and Shtei Achayot (Two Sisters). MORE PHOTOS

  • The Alef-Bet Never Tasted Better!

    Posted January 10, 2012

    Our first graders find out that pretzel sticks and fruit loops make tasty Hebrew letters! The use of manipulatives in early language instruction creates strong neural pathways in the brain that reinforce visual association and memory of letter shapes...

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  • Celebrating the Year of the Hebrew Language

    Zehava Dahan, Head of Hebrew and Judaic Studies
    Posted September 1, 2011

    At BHDS we will celebrate the year of the Hebrew language by introducing a “Hebrew Word of the Week"...

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  • First Grade Shapes Up...with Seventh Grade

    Max M., Max W., and Eric B. - 7th Grade
    Posted May 23, 2011

    Recently, our 1st grade students learned their shapes and colors in Hebrew, through specialty games designed and presented by their 7th grade buddies. “It was nice to get out of the classroom and work with younger kids and educate them about shapes and colors,” said one 7th grader.

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