Himmelfarb Curriculum

What we learn…

Keeping in line with the priorities of Tifereth Israel, the Himmelfarb Religious School focuses on the value of community, the stories of Torah and rabbinic literature that have shaped generations of Jewish communities, Hebrew reading fluency and prayer skills, Jewish ethics and values, and a broad understanding of Jewish life and culture. 

Tefillah

In Tefillah Workshop students work their way through prayers by understanding key vocabulary, nusach (melody), meaning, and reading mastery.  Himmelfarb prays together each Sunday, with student leaders and Rabbi Werbow using upbeat and engaging tunes. 

Judaics

Our Judaics curriculum engages with the stories of Torah and rabbinic literature that have shaped generations of Jewish communities. We focus on essential aspects of Jewish culture, history, and practice, ensuring our children develop a deep, personal Jewish identity. Our rich and creative approach to holiday learning cultivates personal meaning and includes multi-grade, joyful celebrations.

Hebrew

Language acquisition is different for each student, and we understand the importance of learning in a manner that works for each student. Our Hebrew teaching is done one-on-one online or in person, at a time that works for your family and the teacher.

How we learn…

Himmelfarb puts as much emphasis on how our children learn as what they are learning.  We offer our learners options in how to master learning objectives.  Students have have had options to learn through Beit Midrash-style text learning, writing, music, drama, visual arts, makers’ space, building with Lego bricks and other materials, creating games, and more. For example, in the days leading up to Shavuot, our children have made Omer counters, learned how a Torah scroll is written, and enjoyed an immersive Sinai experience. 

Why we learn as we do....

We strive to meet the educational, social, and spiritual needs of all of our learners. We are large enough to create a dynamic community and intimate enough to be responsive to individual needs. Himmelfarb meets children where they are and values their different abilities, learning styles, backgrounds, and experiences.

We encourage student agency, allowing children to have as much choice and voice in their educational journey as possible. We are hands-on, experiential, adnc ommitted to creating a joyful Jewish experience.

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Please reach out to our Director of Lifelong Learning, Rabbi Tracy Nathan, for more information.