Providence Hebrew Day School, 450 Elmgrove Ave. Providence, RI     401-331-5327

Elementary k-8 Torah Studies

Hebrew Language

  • At Providence Hebrew Day School, all students are involved in the study of Ivrit (Hebrew). The school follows a unique dual approach to language instruction, focusing on both modern Hebrew and the skills needed to interpret the prefixes and suffixes found in biblical Hebrew. This technique concentrates not only on spelling and grammar but also on enabling our students to converse, write and comprehend in Hebrew. The school believes that Torah learning can be maximized through the study of Ivrit. We are constantly striving to improve our Ivrit program.
  • Ivrit is taught in Grades 1-5 for two periods per week for the conversational component, and two periods per week for the grammar component.
  • Ivrit is taught in Grades 6-8 for a total of three periods per week for each grade level.
  • Providence Hebrew Day School utilizes various materials to teach the language component,including include textbooks, workbooks, songs, games, tapes, art and more to achieve instructional goals in a fun-filled and meaningful way.

    • Hebrew Reading and Writing

    • Students are introduced to the Alef-Bais in our three-year-old Pre-K program in a general way. This preliminary study continues in the four-year-old program.
    • In Kindergarten, the students devote some time to each letter of the Alef-Bais. They learn the shape and sound of each letter as well as a list of words that begin with that letter. Special attention is devoted to letters that look similar or make the same sound.
    • The Kindergarten program incorporates songs, games, bulletin board displays, and folders (with activity and coloring pages) for each letter.
    • In Grade 1, the students begin to read and write Hebrew, using a series of textbooks and workbooks. Chavrusa (partner) learning is an important part of this process.
    • Students in Grades 1-5 receive Hebrew reading homework each night to improve their reading skills.
    • Resource time is devoted to helping those students in Grades 1-5 who are struggling with Hebrew reading skills.
    • Hebrew reading tests are administered quarterly in Grades 1-5.
    • In the older grades, reading practice is an important aspect of all Judaic Studies subjects.

    Tanach

    • One of the primary goals of the Judaic Studies program is for students to internalize the teachings of the Torah. All teachers incorporate into their daily lessons the skills necessary for the students to live as Torah Jews.
    • The study of Chumash (The Five Books of Moses) begins in our Early Childhood Department with Parshas Hashavua

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