Hebrew School
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Our Take on Jewish Education
This is an exciting time to be Jewish, but also one of the most challenging. We live in a country that grants us unprecedented freedom to not only be Jewish, but to engage and impact the broader community in positive and meaningful ways. It is this freedom that poses our great challenge. How do we relate to the world around us without losing our cultural sense? How do we balance the call of our tradition with the pull of a modern lifestyle?
How can we inspire our children to develop their own Jewish sense?
The Reconstructionist approach to education encourages families and children to be full participants in the act of meaning-making. Congregation Darchei Noam offers a values-based curriculum for Kindergarten to Grade 6 that begins with a fundamental respect for Jewish tradition and which emphasizes the positive family and social values that our ancestors have passed down to us.
Our Hebrew School creates a learning environment that is dynamic, interactive, stimulating and inspiring. We draw on our students’ creativity and imaginations to foster a love of Judaism, a bond with our synagogue community, and a connection to Jews everywhere, and our teaching methodologies reflect this progressive attitude.
Our continuity as a people depends on our ability to provide positive experiences for our youth. Students at Darchei Noam have numerous opportunities during the year to participate fully in Shabbat and Holy Day celebrations, and they are given opportunities for social action. They will feel comfortable singing along in a worship service, they will develop a love for Israel and for Torah, and they will build basic literacy skills that will carry them to their Bar/Bat Mitzvah celebrations and beyond.
To enhance our program further, we offer weekly Music sessions, regular t’fillah prayer practice, and other elements for enrichment and enjoyment. There are also a number of opportunities for parents and families to join in their children’s learning.
Judaism is a life-long endeavour, and Darchei Noam is a congregation of learners. We look forward to learning and growing together.
