Hebrew and Judaic Studies
At RJDS we foster a caring, challenging and engaging educational environment. We develop life-long learners who will grow as responsible, committed members of the Jewish community and society at large. Our Hebrew and Judaic Studies curriculum is designed to promote a life-long love of Judaism through a comprehensive study of Jewish history, Hebrew, Tefillah, Torah, Holidays, Values, and Traditions. This curriculum is built on a partnership between students, teachers, and parents.
The RJDS Hebrew literacy program is based on learning as a natural and brain-compatible process. All children are encouraged to be active learners and enhance their opportunities for success. The curriculum recognizes that children develop and learn in different ways and at different speeds. The curriculum emphasizes adequate and meaningful material for the children. This curriculum is sensitive to the individual needs, develops creativity thinking and learning skills, and makes learning the Hebrew language and the Judaic studies fun.
Torah L’Shmah
תורה לשמה- to become lifelong learners inspired by a love of “learning for the sake of learning” through a rigorous comprehensive academic program of General and Judaic studies which places a priority on critical, independent and creative thought and expression.
Ahavat Torah
אהבת תורה- to understand and appreciate the wisdom, spiritual depth and ethical guidance of Judaism.
K’dushah
קדושה- to understand and appreciate the perception of God’s presence in the awe and wonder of our world, and how we can sanctify our lives through the practice and experience of the Mitzvot.
Ahavat Yisrael
אהבת ישראל- to form an inextricable bond with the Jewish people - past, present and future - to foster a sense of commitment to the State of Israel, and to appreciate and master the Hebrew language as the language of the Jewish people.
V’ahavta L’Rayakha
ואהבת לרעך- to create a caring, moral community based upon the concepts of B’tzelem Elokim (each individual is created in the image of God) and Derekh Eretz (ethical decency) in which members respect each other’s uniqueness and preciousness and are responsible for each other and the community.
Tikun Olam
תקון עולם- to be passionate about preserving God’s world and making it a more compassionate, just and peaceful place through individual and collective commitment to programs of social action and public policy.
