Robbins Hebrew Academy

This Is A Growth Story

Let kids learn how fun Hebrew day school can be at RHA

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11 B R I N G I N G C H A N U K A H T O L I F E Each Chanukah our students make Chanukiot. For inspiration they go no further than the Beth Tzedec Museum, whose curator teaches them about Chanukiot from throughout the ages. Then our little artists set out to create their own Chanukiah as they explore options like what materials to use and how to ensure it is kosher. WHO AM I? Built on the All About Me theme in JK, we help our children appreciate their own growth through self- portraits (they also make for a sweet SK memento.) Our focus on self-understanding and critical thinking through the arts continues throughout the years. WHEELS UP! What better way to celebrate Yom Ha'Atzmaut than with an imaginary trip to Israel? That's what our SK students do, and their itinerary is jam-packed. After flying El Al, complete with a safety video and in-flight snack of Israeli oranges, the children begin their adventures in the Holy Land. They visit Jerusalem, make salt jars at the Dead Sea, and excavate rocks during an archeological dig. In our Reggio Emilia-inspired program, the world can indeed come to us. W E ' R E G R A D U A T I N G !

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