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

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"My child can write an essay in Hebrew for Torah study, but he can't have an everyday conversation in Israel." Sound familiar? Or how about this one? "My child loves learning Torah, but doesn't have enough command of Hebrew to understand and discuss it." Two refrains we hear very often. So we're doing something about it. From the spoken word to the ancient text, we are piloting some inventive programs in Hebrew and Bible studies. "Kids love Hebrew when the topics are fun," says RHA Principal, Silvia Eilath. "Using the language to discuss sports, music and modern culture keeps students engaged." That's why we've added a conversational Hebrew program and on-line learning programs to our traditional classroom instruction for elementary kids in grades 1 – 5 (Ivrit B'Click) and in grades 6 – 8 (Yesh Va'Yesh). In both of these programs, students build on their own abilities – oral communication, reading and writing – all at their own pace. Through everyday scenarios anyone can all relate to, as well as short stories and novels, our students learn modern Hebrew. Now in grade 6, students have a choice about how to study Bible. For students who want enriched learning in a different language, they can opt for Torah study in Hebrew. For students who want less Hebrew but still want in-depth discussion where they can easily share their ideas, we offer Bible studies classes in English. These learners become better able to share their ideas and find the relevance in Torah for them. Students who continue Bible studies in Ivrit further deepen their Hebrew skills. Reinventing Hebrew Education Let's get talking Torah Study in English TANENBAUMCHAT Students create their own cartoons.

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