fourth grade update for dec. 16th

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Shalom Fourth Grade Parents,

Bravo to our wonderful fourth grade actors and actresses on an amazing performance in their Chanuka play on Wed. Special thank you to Mrs. Alexander, Mrs. Willis and Morah Robin for all their help. Now back to our regular routine. This week we will continue perek 30 in Chumash and our study of the birth of the tribes, concentrate on expanding our Chumash vocabulary , comprehension, and work on different exercises such as : Who said to whom and Who am I? We should finish our Chumash clay project this week.

In Navi we will continue perek gimel which tells about the miracles that happened to Bnei Yisrael in their conquest of Eretz Yisrael.

On Thursday the children will have a short test ( a "quest") on the laws of Chanuka. Please don't forget to send back the parsha page signed so I know your child shared it with you.

Thank you and Shavua Tov!

Rabbi Elbaz

sixth grade update for Dec. 16th

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Shalom Sixth Grade Parents,

Bravo to our wonderful sixth grade actors and actresses on an amazing performance on Thursday morning! Thank you to Mrs. Laurie Alexander, Mrs. Kate Willis and Mrs. Sara Beth Kahn for all their help! Now back to our routine: This week the students will have a "quest" ( short test) in Chumash on perek daled on Thursday and a Navi test on perek vav on Friday. We will be completing our clay projects in Chumash and our psukim and drawing projects in Navi. Please don't forget to have your child return the parsha page signed, so I know you saw it.

Thank you and Shavua Tov!

Rabbi Elbaz

sixth grade weekly update for week of dec7

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                                    Rabbi Elbaz’s Sixth Grade Update/ week of Dec 7

In Chumash: The students continue to work beautifully reading accurately from the text, expanding their Chumash vocabulary and comprehension of the psukim through identifying shorashim ( roots/word families). Pretty soon we will be completing Parshat Shmot and have our siyum.

In Navi: We are near completion of perek vav (6) in Sefer Shmuel Aleph. The Aron Brit is on its way back to Eretz Yisrael.

In Dinim: the students completed our Chanuka Dinim packet and were tested. During the days of Chanuka (this week) we will have different hands on activities such as a mini Maccabia and have our own Yevanim compete against our own Yehudim.

In Parsha the students learned about the week’s parsha and brought home their Dvar Torahs. Please sign so I know they shared it with you.

Reminder that this Thursday is the sixth grade play: Hannuka Money at 10 am.

Hope to see you then!

Wishing you a very Happy Chanuka!

Chag Urim Sameach!

Rabbi Elbaz

Fourth grade update for week of Dec 7

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                                 Rabbi Elbaz’s Fourth Grade Update/ Dec. 7^th

In Chumash: The students were tested on perek 19 with emphasis on Chumash vocabulary, roots, comprehension and the Biblical story. We continue working on our 12 tribes project from clay.

In Navi: the students were tested on prakim 1 and 2 in Sefer Yehoshua. They completed a project on the Jewish people’s entrance to Eretz Yisrael and the results are amazing!

In Dinim: Chanuka: we will continue learning about the laws of Chanuka this coming week and also enjoy different activities such as a “Maccabia” ( Color War) with the Yevanim against the Yehudim. The students will have their Chanuka test after Chanuka.

In Parsha: the students learned about this week’s parsha and brought home their parsha sheet which should be signed so I know they shared the D’var Torah with you.

Please remember that our Chanuka program is this Wed beginning at 9:30 sharp.

A letter from Mrs. Willis went home about the dress rehearsals and what your child should wear under his/her costume.

Wishing you all a very Happy Chanuka!

Shavua Tov and Chag Chanuka Sameach!

Rabbi Elbaz

 

grade 4 Judaic Newsletter/ Nov 30

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                                    Rabbi Elbaz’s Judaic Newsletter/ Nov. 30

We had a busy week in Kita Daled. In Chumash we reviewed important vocabulary from perek 29 by matching exercises and “Eich Katuv BaTorah” questions. We will have a quiz on this perek on Wed. Then we will continue to meet the tribes of Israel in perek 30 in Parashat Vayeitzei. We always emphasize accurate reading of the text, comprehension, and increasing our Chumash vocabulary.

In Navi the students completed learning prakim aleph and bet in Sefer Yehoshua including a comprehensive review for our quiz that will be this coming Thursday. We also completed a project on Bnei Yisrael’s conquest of Eretz Yisrael. They did an amazing job and I will hang them on our fourth grade bulletin board soon, so please make sure you stop by. This coming week we will begin learning about the big miracles that Hashem did for Bnei Yisrael in their conquest of the land such as the splitting of the Jordan River.

In Dinim the students are near completing their Chanuka dinim packet and will be tested on it after Chanuka. Speaking of Chanuka we will have a mini- Maccabia during the week of Chanuka to enhance our learning and compete in different fields of knowledge and sports.

In Parasha the students got another D’var Torah to share with you. Please sign so I know they did.

Thank you for your ongoing cooperation!

Shavua Tov!

Rabbi Elbaz

grade 6 newsletter/ nov 30

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                                                Rabbi Elbaz’s Judaic Newsletter/ Nov.30

We had a busy week in Kita Vav. In Chumash we are nearing the completion of our study of perek daled (4). We worked on our packets, emphasized Chumash vocabulary, accurate reading of the text, and comprehension. We also worked on different Rashi’s from psukim 3-6 and will continue learning a few more Rashi’s on psukim 9-13. When we complete our study, the students will receive a guideline to help them prepare for their test which will be some time after Chanuka.

In Navi we completed perek heh (5) in Sefer Shmuel and learned about what happened to the Plishtim ( Philistines) who took the Aron HaBrit ( Holy Ark). We learned that they wanted to return it to Bnei Yisrael.. The students worked on the worksheets for this perek which focused on comprehension and important vocabulary. Next week we will continue on to perek vav and after Chanuka have our test on prakim 4 and 5. The students will receive a guideline to help them study.

In Dinim we completed our Chanuka packet and will have our test this coming Thursday.

In Parasha the students had another D’var Torah to share with you as well as the main topics of the parsha and questions. I hope you enjoyed it with them. Please sign and return so I know you did.

Mishna Lishma: Mishna Lunch N’ Learn: The sixth grade boys asked me to teach them Mishna during their free time ( lunch) and we have been having short Mishna lessons twice a week during our lunch time. This has been so rewarding for them and for me. It is wonderful to see children who want to learn out of love for the Torah and not for any grade! We are presently completing perek 9 in Masechet Brachot HaRoeh. Yishar Koach to our sixth grade boys!!

Shavua Tov!

Rabbi Elbaz

grade 6/ nov 27th

Chanuka packet: pgs 9-10 - Fill in the blanks

Laila Tov!
Rabbi Elbaz

grade 4/ nov 27th

Chumash: worksheet : Matching: Eich Katuv BaTorah? on perek 29 Parshat Vayeitzei

Laila Tov!
Rabbi Elbaz

grade 6/ nov 26th

P. 7 in Hilchot Chanuka packet, matching exercise

Laila Tov!
Rabbi Elbaz

grade 4/ nov 26th

P. 7 in Hilchot Chanuka packet ,matching exercise

Laila Tov!
Rabbi Elbaz

Judaic newsletter for 6th grade/ nov. 16th

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Shalom U'vracha Sixth Grade Parents,
We had a very busy week in Kita Vav. In Chumash we completed our study of the first ten psukim of perek daled which tell about the signs Hashem gave Moshe to do before Pharaoh and the Elders of Am Yisrael, so that they believed Hashem had indeed sent Moshe. We looked for word families through their common shorashim ( roots), practiced exercises of "Who said to whom?" and "How is it written in the Torah?". This coming week we will continue our study of perek daled in Parashat Shmot using the exercises mentioned above and in addition different exercises to help us retain the new vocabulary such as Bingo, memory games and wordsearches.  We will also learn some Rashi's on these psukim.
In Navi we completed perek daled which told about the taking of the Aron Brit into captivity by the Plishtim. This week we will begin our study of perek Heh and discover where the Aron Brit was and what happened to each place it "visited".
In Dinim the children will receive their new dinim packet on Chanuka and we will begin our study of this approaching holiday.
As we do each week, we learned about the week's parsha and its main topics,  and I hope your child shared the D'var Torah with you. Please remember to sign and return so I know he/she did.
PLEASE SAVE THE DATE: DEC. 13TH THURS, 10:00 AM FOR THE SIXTH GRADE CHANUKA PLAY! HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

Shavua Tov!
Rabbi Elbaz

Judaic newsletter for grade 4/ nov. 16th

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Shalom U'vracha Fourth Grade Parents,
We had a busy week in Kita Daled. In Chumash we learned about Yaakov working 7 years for Rachel and then another 7 years for her since Lavan switched his daughters on Yaakov. We also learned a few Rashi's from psukim 17 and 18. We looked for different word families through their common roots ( shorashim) and started a clay project on the shevatim (tribes) This coming week will start learning  about the 4 shevatim ( tribes) that were born to Yaakov Avinu from Leah Imeinu. That will complete our study of perek 29.
In Navi we continued working on perek Bet in Sefer Yehoshua. We highlighted all the important words from these psukim for focus. We also completed our poster project on the topics connected to the first days before Bnei Yisrael enter Eretz Yisrael.
In Dinim we will get our new Dinim packet on Chanuka and will be focusing on that in the coming lessons.
As always the children learned about the week's parsha along with its main topics. Please return signed so I know your child shared it with you. Thank you!
SAVE THE DATE: CHANUKA PROGRAM AT 9:30 WED. DEC. 12TH HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

Shavua Tov!
Rabbi Elbaz

grade 6 nov 13

Chumash: worksheet "Eich Katuv BaTorah" ? parashat Shmot perek daled.

Laila Tov!
Rabbi Elbaz

grade 4 nov. 13 hw

Chumash: True or False worksheet on perek 29 parashat Vayeitzei

Laila Tov!
Rabbi Elbaz

grade 6/ nov. 5th

Chumash: Fill in the blanks from Rashi , psukim aleph- bet and answer the questions in the packet.
Laila Tov!
Rabbi Elbaz

grade 4/ nov. 5th

Highlight the words on the sheet from perek 29 psukim 12-14 in Chumash.
Laila Tov!
Rabbi Elbaz

Sixth Grade Judaic Newsletter/ Nov.2

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                                                Rabbi Elbaz’s Sixth Grade Judaic Newsletter/ Nov. 2

We had a very busy week in Kita Vav.  In Chumash we continued working on the story of the text emphasizing accurate reading, comprehension and Chumash vocabulary. We will continue with a few Rashi’s and progress to learning about Moshe’s mission of getting Bnei Yisrael out of Mizrayim. To enhance our study, we will work on a clay project and design our portrayal of Bnei Yisrael’s enslavement in ancient Egypt.

In Navi we continued to perek daled after completing perek gimel, with the prophecy and punishment of the House of Eli. In perek daled we will learn about the war and the Aron being taken captive by the Plishtim.

In Mishna  we completed the perek about the Nisiim and the Sanhedrin in different periods and the students prepared amazing projects about these different periods. These wonderful projects are hanging on our bulletin board in the hallway, so please come by and take a look. This week we will begin perek bet in Masechet Brachot in the matter of Tefila.

Once again your student learned about this week’s parsha and had a D’var Torah to share with you. Please continue to encourage your child to share this with you and return signed so I know he/she did.

Our students continue to rehearse for their Chanuka play. This week I will be teaching them the songs for the play.

Shavua Tov!

Rabbi Elbaz

fourth grade judaic newsletter/ nov 2

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                                    Rabbi Elbaz’s Fourth Grade Judaic Newsletter/

                                    Nov. 2

We had a very productive week in Kita Daled. In Chumash we continued working on our Chumash vocabulary and learning about Yaakov’s first days in Lavan’s house. We will be dramatizing the scene of Yaakov meeting the shepherds and his cousin, Rachel, at the well, on Monday using Chumash language and translating it to modern Ivrit ( Hebrew). In this way the students will use the new vocabulary in a meaningful and fun way. We will have costumes and props, too. During this coming week, we will progress towards the birth of the shevatim ( tribes) and learn a few Rashi’s.

In Navi we completed our project on Bnei Yisrael’s preparation in entering Eretz Yisrael and presented it to the class. We will work on completing perek bet this week and start learning about the conquest of Yericho. Our next project will be building a model of Yericho in order to emphasize the magnitude of the miracle Hashem did for Bnei Yisrael in its conquest of this city.

This week the children once again learned about the parsha and hopefully shared the D’var Torah and questions and answers with you. Please sign and return so I know they shared this with you.

We continued our rehearsals for our Chanuka play and the children are doing a really good job!

Shavua Tov!

Rabbi Elbaz

6th Grade Judaic newsletter for Oct. 26th

We had a very busy week in Kita Vav. Let's see what we accomplished.
In Chumash: I am amazed at the progress all the children are making in Chumash. I returned our last test and was very satisfied with the level of comprehension and skills demonstrated by the test results.
It is apparent that the students have a large Chumash vocabulary and we will continue to learn and increase our knowledge. This week I will be evaluating our students in their technical reading of the text and of Rashi.
In Navi: This week we completed perek gimel in Shmuel and the here, too, we are expanding our Navi vocabulary. We enjoy learning the exciting stories in Sefer Shmuel. The students were tested in Navi and showed good knowledge of the material taught.
In Mishna: This week we will complete our unit on the Sanhedrin and the different periods from the time of the Beit Hamikdash until Rabbi Yehuda Hanasi. There will be a test this Thursday on this material.
Parsha: Each week we learn about the week's parsha. Please encourage your child to share the D'var Torah with you, especially the questions and answers on the parsha. Please sign and return.
Believe it or not, Chanuka is not so far away and we have begun our rehearsals for our Chanuka play. Please encourage your student to review his/her lines and to learn their parts by heart.
Thank you for your ongoing cooperation,
Shavua Tov!
Rabbi Elbaz

4th grade Judaic newsletter for Oct 26

We had a very busy week in Kita Daled! Let's see what we accomplished.
In Chumash we completed our review for our test on perek 28 in Parshat VaYeitzei. We also began the first psukim of perek 29 telling about Yaakov getting to his uncle Lavan' house. On Monday , the 29th, the students will be tested on perek 28.
In Navi we continue working on a project where the students are showcasing the different topics they are learning in perek 2 of Sefer Yehoshua. Upcoming test: Next week Monday there will be a test on prakim aleph and bet. The students will get a guideline for focus and review.
In Parashat Hashavua the students learn about the parsha on Fridays and bring home their D'var Torahs to share at their Shabbat tables. Please encourage them to share these ideas with you. Please return signed for Monday.
We have already begun rehearsing for our Chanuka play. Please encourage your child to review his/her part regularly and to learn it by heart.
Thank you for your ongoing cooperation!
Shavua Tov!
Rabbi Elbaz

grade 6/ Oct. 22

The students received their study guideline packet for the Navi test on prakim aleph and bet. Please make sure your student reviews what was done in class.
Laila Tov!
Rabbi Elbaz

grade 4/ oct. 22

The students got their Chumash study guideline packet. HW is ONLY to review what was done in class, please.
The Chumash test is on Oct. 29th on perek 28 Parashat VaYeitzei

Laila Tov!
Rabbi Elbaz

Fourth Grade Judaic newsletter for Oct. 19

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                        Rabbi Elbaz's Fourth Grade Judaic Newsletter/ Oct. 19^th

We had a very busy week in Kita Daled. In Chumash we completed perek 28 and began perek 29 in Parashat VaYeitsei. This is the story of Yaakov in the house of Lavan and very soon we will learn about the birth of the shevatim ( tribes). Our lessons use varied learning techniques emphasizing reading accuracy, vocabulary enrichment, and comprehension of the Chumash text and that of Rashi. Upcoming tests: Monday, the 29^th the children will be tested in Chumash on perek 28. They will get a guideline for study and review to prepare them for this test.

In Navi this past week we completed perek aleph and began perek bet in Sefer Yehoshua. In perek aleph we learned that the leadership passed into Yehoshua's capable hands and also familiarized ourselves with the map of Eretz Yisrael and its borders. Perek Bet which we began, tells us of the sending of the spies to Yericho, the first city that Bnei Yisrael  conquered. The students are presently working on a project that is connected with the concept of the wars and conquest of Eretz Yisrael.

Each week we learn about the Parashat Hashavua and the children receive a D'var Torah to share at home. Please encourage them to do so. Please sign and return on Monday. Thank you!

We have also just begun working on our Chanuka play. The students will be bringing home their scripts next week. Please make sure your child reviews his/her part often and learns it by heart.

Thank you for your ongoing cooperation!

Shabbat Shalom,

Rabbi Elbaz

grade 6/ Oct. 16th HW

Chumash: Study for test on prakim aleph and bet which is on Thursday.

Laila Tov!
Rabbi Elbaz

grade 4/ Oct. 16th

Chumash: perek 29 Read psukim aleph - gimel.
For a challenge read psukim daled and heh, too.

Laila Tov!
Rabbi Elbaz

grade 6/ Oct. 15th Hw

Study for the Chumash test which will be on this Thurs. Use the study guide ( review sheets) on prakim aleph and bet in Sefer Shmot Parshat Shmot.

Laila Tov!
Rabbi Elbaz

grade 4/ hw Oct. 15th

In Navi: worksheet questions 1-6 on perek bet in Sefer Yehoshua

Laila Tov!
Rabbi Elbaz

grade 6/ Oct. 10th

Chumash: do the worksheet on Rashi psukim heh- vav, fill in the blanks and answer the questions.

Laila Tov!
Rabbi Elbaz

grade 4/Oct. 10th

Chumash: perek 28 - Do worksheet 1-3 only. Highlight the words from the psukim.

Laila Tov!
Rabbi Elbaz

Rabbi Elbaz's Sixth Grade Newsletter/ sept. 28th

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Shalom U'vracha !
I hope you had a meaningful Yom Kippur and am sure you are busy preparing for the next holiday:Succot. We, too, in our sixth grade Judaic class are busy learning about Succot. We completed our study in the last two weeks of Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur and have now started our Succot packet. The students were tested on the laws of Rosh Hashana and did quite well. In order to enhance our study of Succot we are having a mini Arbaat haMinim contest! The students are divided into 4 teams of Lulavim,Etrogim, Hadasim and Aravot and will compete in different categories connected to Succot. This will add some "simcha" to the important mitzvah of "V'samachta b'chagecha" that is vital to Chag haSuccot.
In Chumash we completed perek bet and after Succot we will have a test on prakim aleph and bet in Sefer Shmot. We will also start an interesting project: designing an ancient Egyptian city.
In Navi we are near completion of our second perek and here , too, the test will be after Succot.
Today your child will have another beautiful D'var Torah to share with you . Please encourage them to do so and return signed and decorated for our Yofi shel Parasha corner.
Wishing you a Shabbat Shalom and Chag Sameach!
Rabbi Elbaz

Rabbi Elbaz's 4th grade newsletter for Sept 28th

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Shalom U'vracha Fourth Grade Parents,
I hope you all had a meaningful Yom Kippur and are probably busy in preparation for our next holiday: Succot. In our Judaic classroom we have been very busy for the past two weeks learning all about the different holidays of the month of  Tishrei. We had our test on the laws for Rosh Hashana and the students did very well. We completed learning about Yom Kippur and are now busy with our new packet on the laws of Succot. Since it is a mitzvah to be happy on Chag Succot, we are having a "mini Arbaat haMinim contest" for the next few days. Our four teams of Lulavim, Etrogim, Hadasim and Aravot will compete in different categories connected with Succot.  Good luck to all our teams!
In Chumash we continued our study of Parshat Vayeitsei and next week we will learn about Yaakov in Lavan's house.
Today your child will bring home a D'var Torah to share with you. Please encourage them and return signed.
Wishing you a Shabbat Shalom and Chag Sameach!
Rabbi Elbaz

grade 6/ sept. 27th hw

Chumash: Reading Sheet :  in perek bet: psukim 1-10 . Read and Explain to whoever was your listener and have them sign sheet.
For those who want a challenge: read Rashi psukim 7, 11, too.

Laila Tov!
Rabbi Elbaz

grade 4/ sept. 27th hw

Chumash: perek 28  pasukim 16-19 worksheet fill in the blank ( parshat Vayeitzei)

Laila Tov!
Rabbi Elbaz

6th grade/ sept. 24th

Chumash: 2 worksheets: One is How is it written in the Torah? and the other w.s. is on a Rashi.
Laila Tov!
Rabbi Elbaz

fourth grade hw/ sept. 24th

Dinim: Do the worksheet for hw: True or False? If False, you must correct it.
Laila Tov!
Rabbi Elbaz

6th grade hw/ sept. 19th

Dinim: the students got their Yom Kippur/ Succot new dinim packet. They should do p. 3 fill in the blanks. There is an answer key at the bottom of the page.
thank you!
Rabbi Elbaz

4th grade quiz / sept. 19th

The students got a study guide that we completed together in class about the laws and Rosh Hashana and  Elul. Tomorrow we will have a quiz on this material, where the questions will be taken from the study guide. Please make sure your child reviews this material.
Thank you !
Rabbi Elbaz

Rabbi Elbaz's Sixth Grade Newsletter/ Sept. 14th

This week passed so quickly in Kita Vav. In Chumash we progressed further by learning a few psukim with Rashi. The students received a Rashi packet that was also done for homework. We began perek bet in Shmot and learned about the birth of Moshe, Moshe killing the Egyptian, and are up to Moshe leaving for Midyan. We are stressing the ability to read from the Chumash text and from Rashi. After Chag Succot we will begin a Chumash project where the students will
“build” Egyptian cities from the time of our “avdut” ( slavery) . When we complete perek bet, the students will get a guideline for the test which will be announced at a later time.

In Navi we are completing perek bet: the sins of Beit Eli, the beginning of Shmuel’s service to Hashem and with Eli the Kohen HaGadol. When we complete our study of this perek, the students will get a study guideline for the test that will be announced at a later time.

In Mishna we will continue according to the Bonayich curriculum once our project on the Nesiim and Anshei Knesset HaGedola is completed, and learn about the period of the Sanhedrin and the Nesiim.

In Dinim the students got their beautiful Chagim packets for Elul and Rosh Hashana today to bring home. They were tested on them and the tests will be sent home with the packets. Next week we will get our next Chagim packet and begin learning about Yom Kippur and Succot.

In Parasha the students got a Parasha page. Please encourage your sixth grader to tell you the D’var Torah. Please sign so I know they did.

Thank you for your cooperation!

Wishing you a very happy, healthy New Year!

Shana Tova U’Metuka!

Rabbi Elbaz

Rabbi Elbaz's Fourth Grade Newsletter/ Sept. 14th

We had a busy and exciting week in Kita Daled. In Chumash we practiced our Rashi reading and learned a few Rashi’s. We completed our study of Hashem’s promise to Yaakov and are near finishing perek 28. Next week we will work on our Tal Am workbooks in conjunction with reading from the Chumash and continuing our work on Rashi’s.

In Navi this week we completed perek aleph in Sefer Yehoshua where we stressed the four promises of Hashem to Yehoshua. We will continue to learn about the miracles and mitzvoth of Bnei Yisrael upon entering Eretz Yisrael. We will study the map of Israel and its borders.

In Dinim the students finished working on their Elul/Rosh Hashana packets and will be bringing them home for Rosh Hashana. The students also received a guideline to help them study for the test which will be next week Thursday ( 9/20). Next week we will get a new packet for Dinim focusing on the next holidays of Yom Kippur and Succot.

In Parasha your student learned about this week’s parasha and would love to share it with you. Please encourage them to. Please return signed so I know they did.

Wishing you a very happy and healthy New Year!

Shana Tova U’metuka!

Rabbi Elbaz

 

grade 6/ Sept. 12 hw

In Chumash: to complete the packet with the psukim from Rashi for tomorrow. We will go over it in class.
Students who were absent and missed the Dinim test will take it tomorrow.

laila tov,
Rabbi Elbaz

Grade 4/ Sept. 12th hw

In Navi: HW: Fill in the blanks and 2 questions on comprehension on perek aleph psukim 1-8

Upcoming test: Next Thursday the 20th of Sept. on Dinim of Chodesh Elul and Rosh Hashana ( the packet).

laila tov,
Rabbi Elbaz

grade 6/ hw sept. 10th

In the Rashi packet do psukim 12, 13, and 19 on Rashi.
Laila Tov!
Rabbi Elbaz

grade 4 hw sept. 10th

In Chumash: Do the worksheet on Rashi pasuk 11 in perek 28. Fill in the blanks from Rashi.

Laila Tov!
Rabbi Elbaz

Sixth Grade Judaic Newsletter/ Sept . 7th

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Shalom U'vracha Sixth Grade Parents,
Another busy week in Kita Vav flew by!
In Chumash: We completed our study of perek aleph in Sefer Shmot , Parshat Shmot. We learned about the new harsh decrees of the new Pharaoh in Mitzrayim, the hard labor ( avodat parech),  and also about the "sarei misim". The students worked on a packet that included comprehension questions on the perek and also focused on a number of Rashis in this perek.
In Navi: This week we worked on perek bet in Sefer Shmuel: The Tefila of Chana. We will continue with this next week and also learn about the sins of Beit Eli.
In Dinim: We completed the packet on Elul and Rosh Hashana. We will have a quiz this coming Wed. on the packet and the dinim we learned . We also managed to complete some review pages on the packet this week.
In Parsha: I hope your student shared the week's parsha with you . Please sign and return for Monday.
On Friday we have a Kabbalat Shabbat with songs, a story , an activity or skit on the parsha.
In Mishna: This week we will be completing our computer project in Mishna on the Men of the Great Assembly and the period of the Tanaim. We will begin the period of the Sanhedrin and the Nesiim and also start learning relevant Mishnayot for the upcoming Chagim.
Reminder: Upcoming test on Elul/Rosh Hashana packet this coming Wed.
Shavua Tov!
Rabbi Elbaz

Fourth Grade Judaic Newsletter / Sept. 7th

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Shalom U'vracha Fourth Grade Parents,
We had another busy week in Kita Daled. In Chumash: This week we finished the four promises of Hashem to Yaakov in the dream of the ladder: Eretz Yisrael, Children as many as the sand on the earth, Hashem's supervision and Yaakov's return to his father's house. The students completed a packet on these promises focusing on comprehension of these psukim in Parshat Vayeitsei perek 28. This week we will delve deeper by also learning a few Rashis to help us gain yet another level of understanding of these psukim.
In Dinim: We hope to finish our Elul and Rosh Hashana workbook and have a quiz this coming Thursday on the packet.
In Navi: We continued perek aleph and discussed the concept of a leader. We will continue perek aleph this coming week and speak about Hashem's promises to Yehoshua and the entrance of B"Y into Eretz Canaan.
In Parsha: I hope your child shared the D'var Torah with you. Please remember to sign it and return for Monday.
On Friday we had another Oneg Shabbat that included some new songs, a story and /or activity.
Reminder: Quiz on Elul/ Rosh Hashana packet this coming Thursday.
Shavua Tov!
Rabbi Elbaz

grade 6/ sept. 5th

Chumash: Read perek aleph psukim 8-12 and have parents sign Reading Sheet.

Laila Tov!
Rabbi Elbaz

grade 4/ hw sept. 5th

In Chumash: in packet please illustrate the two topics.

Laila Tov!
Rabbi Elbaz

grade 6/ sept 4th

HW: Chumash: perek aleph in Shmot: Do the worksheet : Eich Katuv BaTorah?
And 3 questions from Rashi.

Laila Tov!
Rabbi Elbaz

grade 4/ sept. 4th

Chumash HW: read perek 28 psukim 13- 16  Please Parents sign if you heard your child read.

Laila Tov!
Rabbi Elbaz

Rabbi Elbaz's Grade 6 newsletter for Aug. 31

B"H
Shalom U'vracha Sixth Grade Parents,
We had a very busy week in Kita Vav. In Chumash: we continued our study of psukim 10-19  in perek aleph in Sefer Shmot, parshat Shmot. We learned new words such as:הבה נתחכמה , תקראנה,שרי מיסים,יענו, פרך,וימררו, מילדת
We also continued to work on some Rashi's and completed psukim 11-13.
In Parsha: We learned about a main idea in the parsha. I hope your student shared this with you and that you sign and return the parsha page with your child on Tuesday. Todah!
We also had another beautiful Oneg Shabbat  on Friday, where we learned some more new songs, sang Shabbat songs, practiced Kiddush,  and got a treat in honor of the approaching Shabbat.
In Navi: We completed our study of perek aleph in Sefer Shmuel. We learned about many different people and places mentioned in the perek, and of course, of the birth of Shmuel. We also learned many new Navi words:מנה, ויזבח, וישתחוו, עקרה, שכורה, נדר, נזיר
In Mishna: We are working on a project on the topic of the Men of the Great Assembly and the period of the Tanaim.
Hope you are enjoying the long weekend,
Shavua tov!
Rabbi Elbaz

Rabbi Elbaz's 4th Grade Newsletter for Aug. 31st

B"H
Shalom U'vracha  Fourth Grade Parents!
We have had an exciting week in kita Daled. In Chumash we worked on the psukim 13-14 in perek 28 in Parshat Vayeitzei and learned the words:     רעך שוכב עפר הארץ ימה קדמה צפונה נגבה
We also learned the song:   ופרצת
The students had some worksheets on the  Chumash vocabulary to help reinforce their knowledge and retention of the new words. This week the students will also get a reading log and will need to read the psukim aloud to an adult at home. Please sign and comment if your child was also able to explain the psukim. Students who can also explain the psukim will get an extra star on our reading chart.
In Parshat HaShavua your fifth grader learned an interesting idea about the parsha. I hope he/she shared it with you. Please sign and return on Tuesday.
In Navi we had a very interesting discussion about the leaders Moshe and Yehoshua. We are still learning about the entrance to Eretz Yisrael. This week we will continue and complete the first perek.
The students will work on a new project. They will prepare a memory game with the important people and places we are learning about in the beginning of Sefer Yehoshua.
In Dinim we continued learning about the laws of Elul and Rosh Hashana. We will be completing them this week and then the children will review for the test (TBA) by way of Bingo games, review sheets and other activities designed to help your child retain the concepts and phrases.
Shavua Tov!
Rabbi Elbaz
                                                    

grade 4/ aug. 29th hw

Chumash: perek 28 psukim 13-14 :   איך  כתוב  בתורה
Laila Tov!
Rabbi Elbaz

grade 6 hw aug. 28th

Chumash: worksheet psukim 8-10
laila tov!
rabbi elbaz

Rabbi Elbaz's Sixth grade Judaic Newsletter for Aug. 24th

Shalom U'vracha Sixth Grade Parents,
Welcome Back and what a great first week of school!
After reviewing the five books of the Torah we began Sefer Shmot. We worked on some vocabulary, reading accurately and fluidly from the Chumash and content comprehension including Rashi. We are trying to figure out what Rashi's questions and answers are . We are presently working on Perek Aleph psukim 1-10. Please make sure you hear your student read aloud from these psukim.
In Navi we reviewed some of the Shoftim we learned last year and will continue to the two last shoftim Eli Cohen haGadol and Shmuel Hanavi. We began Sefer Shmuel Aleph perek aleph with emphasis on the people and places in perek aleph and on the birth of Shmuel.
In Mishna the students are working on a project on the topic of the men of the Great Assembly and the Tanaim.
In Dinim the students received a packet on the laws of Chodesh Elul and Rosh Hashana which will be our basis of learning for the next few weeks.
On Friday we learned the parsha of Shoftim and are continuing our Yofi Shel Parasha page. Please remember to sign and return. We also had a wonderful Oneg Shabbat with songs and a wordsearch on the parsha.
Shavua Tov!
Rabbi Elbaz

Rabbi Elbaz's Fourth Grade Judaic Newsletter for Aug. 24th

Shalom U'vracha Fourth Grade Parents,
Welcome Back and what a great first week we had in Kita Daled1
After a general introduction about the five books of the Torah we began Parashat Vayeitsei. We worked on different Chumash vocabulary from perek 28 pasukim 11- 15: such as: Vayeitsei, vayelech, vayelen, ki ba hashemesh, sulam, chalom.
The students also learned that many times the letter heh at the end of a word can be replaced by the letter lamed at the beginning of the word where it means "to" like : Charanah means the same as L'Charan. We played games to enforce the vocabulary and already had hw this past week. Please review psukim 11-15 in perek 28 Parashat Vayeitsei with your child.
Navi: We are learning Sefer Yehoshua this year and began by familiarizing ourselves with the map of Eretz Canaan and the different territories the tribes received when they conquered and settled there.
We remembered that Moshe Rabbeinu conquered the eastern side of the Jordan and Hashem passed the leadership to Yehoshua. It was Yehoshua Ben Nun who led Bnei Yisrael into Eretz Canaan, their first stop being Gilgal. We will start with the mitzvah of the conquest of Eretz Canaan.
In Dinim we got our Elul and Rosh Hashana packet and will continue working on that this week, too.
On Friday the children learned about Parshat Shoftim. I hope they shared it with you . Please sign and return tomorrow. We also had an Oneg Shabbat which we all enjoyed by singing and a wordsearch.
That's it for first week of school!
Shavua Tov!
Rabbi Elbaz

grade 6/ hw for Aug. 23rd

Welcome Back! We had a great first week.
Tonight's hw is:
Chumash: Parashat Shmot perek aleph= PLease complete the worksheet by filling in the blanks from the Rashi psukim aleph and heh.
Laila tov!
Rabbi Elbaz

Grade four Homework/ Aug. 23rd

Welcome Back! We had a wonderful first week of school.
Tonight's hw is:
Chumash: Do the worksheet on Parashat VaYeitsei, perek 28. Fill in the blanks for psukim yud, yud aleph and yud bet. Also remember to translate the words you completed, if you know them.
Laila Tov!
Rabbi Elbaz

GRADES 5 AND 6 / JAN. 17TH

PLEASE GO TO 360 FOR ALL HW ASSIGNMENTS AND OTHER INFO FROM NOW ON.

YOU CAN ACCESS 360 THROUGH THE LINK ON THE SCHOOL'S WEBPAGE OR FROM HERE: 360.Torahacademy.org/portal

THANK YOU!

RABBI ELBAZ

grade 5/ jan. 11th

Study for Chumash test which is tomorrow! Use the study guide.

B'hatslacha!

Rabbi Elbaz

grade 6/ jan. 11th

STudy for the Chumash test which is tomorrow! Use the study guide.

B'hatslacha!

Rabbi Elbaz

grade 5/ jan. 10th

P. 37 in Tal Am Chumash workbook

Review study pages for Chumash test which is this coming Thurs.

Laila Tov!

Rabbi Elbaz

grade 6/ jan. 10th

Study the words from the review sheet for the Chumash test which is on this coming Thurs.

Laila tov!

Rabbi Elbaz

grade 5/ jan. 8th

Chumash: Test on Thursday on perek 37 psukim 18-36. Tomorrow you will get a study guide.

There will be tryouts for the Purim play this week. Please review the script.

PLEASE NOTE WE ARE MOVING TO 360 INSTEAD OF THE BLOG. THE LINK IS: https://360.torahacademy.org/portal

Shavua Tov!

Rabbi Elbaz

grade 6/ jan. 8th

Chumash test on perek 14 psukim 19- 31 on Thursday for the boys and on Friday for the girls.

You will get a study guide tomorrow.

Tomorrow will be tryouts for the play: Ruth. Please review the script so you know what you would like to try out for.

PLEASE NOTE WE WILL NO LONGER BE POSTING ON THE BLOG, BUT USING 360. THE LINK TO GET TO 360 IS: https://360.torahacademy.org/portal

Shavua tov!

Rabbi Elbaz

grade 5/ Jan. 3

Chumash: Tal Am workbook pgs. 23-24 to complete.

Laila Tov!

Rabbi Elbaz

grade 6/ Jan. 3

Chumash: We started Shirat HaYam and the students have a worksheet to fill in the blanks from 3 psukim from Rashi.

Laila Tov!

Rabbi Elbaz