“Light House: Making My Home Hashem's Home” builds upon Chabad Hebrew School’s commitment to providing children with a personally meaningful journey of Jewish education. Developed by the International Chabad Children's Network (CKids), this comprehensive curriculum enables each child to deepen their understanding of their heritage in a meaningful and practical way that positively impacts their lives.
Throughout the year, students will explore how we can make Hashem (G‑d) feel welcome in our world, through the mitzvot we do in our daily lives. Inspired by the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, each lesson centers on ways to make our homes a place where Hashem is known. Topics include celebrating Shabbat, making blessings, honoring parents, giving charity, and much more. And of course, each lesson includes hands-on STEM activities that will keep the kids excited and engaged at every step!
The curriculum is designed to generate a positive change in children by encouraging them to integrate Torah, Mitzvot and Jewish Holidays into their lives. Children will have the passion and knowledge to live according to our heritage by internalizing the lessons and skills they learn. Upon completion of this course the student will have developed methods to proudly live Jewishly and to create change in the world around them.
Areas of academic emphasis include:
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Learning the wisdom and beauty of Judaism
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Hebrew reading and vocabulary
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Holidays and traditions
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Culture and current events
This course engages children in discovering the higher purpose of everyday lifestyle, and gives them the tools to practically implement their inspiration. It is our school-wide program, offering content and activities geared towards the different age groups.
