{"id":1662,"date":"2026-06-13T00:52:04","date_gmt":"2026-06-13T00:52:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressgodesign.com\/hacdalbany\/?page_id=1662"},"modified":"2026-06-25T15:52:16","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T15:52:16","slug":"lower-school","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pressgodesign.com\/hacdalbany\/academics\/lower-school\/","title":{"rendered":"Lower School (K-Grade 5)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1662\" class=\"elementor elementor-1662\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8af9c9a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8af9c9a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-617d66f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"617d66f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Summary<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed509db e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ed509db\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e41c5b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6e41c5b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e0d421 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9e0d421\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOur General Studies program continues to build on the content and skills of previous grades while introducing more sophisticated, developmentally appropriate strategies and approaches. Students learn to develop good work habits and a sense of personal responsibility. Students receive instruction on a daily basis in language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, and participate regularly in classes in art, music theory, and physical education.<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\nOur Judaic Studies Program focuses on the appreciation of prayer, Torah texts in the original, Jewish values, the development of Jewish identity, and love towards the State of Israel. Children learn to speak, read and write Hebrew and to recite daily prayers. Students learn at an early age that they are part of a diverse Jewish family and community where every voice should be heard and respected.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff837cf e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ff837cf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d2a5b7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4d2a5b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Our lower school curriculum allows for our collaborative faculty to take advantage of integrating the various disciplines to create a program that allows students to explore and soar.&nbsp; Some of our unique interdisciplinary endeavors include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Participating in a Science Fair, which is a place for deep learning that engages our entire community in STEAM projects<\/li>\n<li>Nurturing Ruth\u2019s Garden, which is our outdoor garden and learning space whose purpose is to create the opportunity for project-based, interdisciplinary learning.<\/li>\n<li>Engaging in the After-School Art and Band programs, allowing the students to develop their creative skills<\/li>\n<li>Leading the way in school and community-wide Tikkun Olam (social action) projects to help our wider community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-08e0593 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"08e0593\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed095ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"ed095ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-daf94be elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"daf94be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Grades K\/1<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8178529 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8178529\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">General Studies<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a39983 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6a39983\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ee9dd0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7ee9dd0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e219719 e-n-tabs-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-tabs\" data-id=\"e219719\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"nested-tabs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-tabs\" data-widget-number=\"237082393\" aria-label=\"Tabs. 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Students meet in small guided reading groups that are literature based. Choral reading, readers theater, listening and speaking experiences, journal writing, story dictation, group writing experiences, and exposure to all forms of quality children\u2019s literature build the child\u2019s appreciation for the written word and the ultimate mastery of the skills of reading and writing. All reading activities emphasize reading for meaning and teach strategies to decode unknown words. Children are encouraged to progress at their own pace. As their skills develop, they are exposed to non-fiction, fiction, poetry, and narratives. They also engage in an independent study of spelling words through a variety of creative practice options. Students develop a love of language arts by being able to approach reading and writing in their own unique styles.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"e-n-tab-content-2370823932\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-tab-title-2370823932\" data-tab-index=\"2\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 2;\" class=\" elementor-element elementor-element-a314b36 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a314b36\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-778242f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"778242f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Math curriculum is based on <em>GO Math!<\/em> which is an approach that emphasizes the existence of mathematics in everyday life. Concepts are developed through whole and small group instruction, manipulation of materials, and daily routines, such as calendar and attendance. Counting games, math board games, geometry, and class preference graphs are some of the ways that our children develop number sense. Younger students focus on recognition of numbers, counting by tens, a basic understanding of place value, and beginning addition and subtraction. Older students focus on more complex addition and subtraction, patterns, coins and currency, telling time, graphing, number lines, numeration and order, and problem solving. Students are encouraged to work at their own pace to support mastery of the skills and concepts.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"e-n-tab-content-2370823933\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-tab-title-2370823933\" data-tab-index=\"3\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 3;\" class=\" elementor-element elementor-element-e8d8895 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e8d8895\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3602bb8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3602bb8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Science curriculum is studied in a two-year loop. Our primary area of study is organisms and includes any living structure capable of growth and reproduction. This broad theme enables students to learn about many living things! The first year focuses on the science around us as students explore scientific topics through concrete activities designed to help them become more acutely aware of the natural world. The second year focuses on life cycles and systems including plants, trees, our bodies, and our senses.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"e-n-tab-content-2370823934\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-tab-title-2370823934\" data-tab-index=\"4\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 4;\" class=\" elementor-element elementor-element-7cc7422 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7cc7422\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57110c5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"57110c5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Social Studies curriculum is taught through integration with a variety of other subjects. Students learn about their role and place in the world through the studies of self, family, and the Earth itself. They learn what it means to be a good citizen and how good citizenship is developed. Students study people around the world by learning about their customs and celebrations. They learn about their own background so that they can fully participate in the celebration of all national holidays. As they learn about each other, the cohort grows into a community. School-wide celebrations develop a feeling of community that extends beyond the cohort to include the rest of the school as well. 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Students acquire a basic Hebrew vocabulary that includes colors, numbers, days of the week, classroom, and family. They further acquire a repertoire of phrases that they are able to use correctly. Students develop the ability to read Hebrew by mastering the letter and vowel sounds, enabling them to decode unfamiliar words and phrases. They also develop a bank of sight words that they are able to recognize instantly. By the end of the second year in Parparim, students are able to read and comprehend simple picture books in Hebrew. Students also learn to write their names, and to write simple words and phrases in Hebrew.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"e-n-tab-content-1487947522\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-tab-title-1487947522\" data-tab-index=\"2\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 2;\" class=\" elementor-element elementor-element-7078c90 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7078c90\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d3f9301 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d3f9301\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Students are introduced to the narrative sections of the five books of the Torah. They are guided to identify the main characters and frequently occurring Hebrew vocabulary in the text. Drama, creative writing, artwork, music, cooking, and supplementary stories enhance the lessons.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"e-n-tab-content-1487947523\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-tab-title-1487947523\" data-tab-index=\"3\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 3;\" class=\" elementor-element elementor-element-0e26d24 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0e26d24\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d7c114 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8d7c114\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>As each holiday approaches, students are taught to recognize the symbols that pertain to the holiday. They increase their knowledge of each holiday\u2019s customs and rituals and learn to recite the blessings associated with them. Shabbat is joyfully acknowledged each week, with special preparations and prayers.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"e-n-tab-content-1487947524\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-tab-title-1487947524\" data-tab-index=\"4\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 4;\" class=\" elementor-element elementor-element-5dd9a2a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5dd9a2a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ae94d3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3ae94d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Students become familiar with basic prayers in the morning service, with key words found in those prayers, and with the rituals of Prayer. The Torah is taken out on Mondays and Thursdays, and Havdalah is recited on the first day of the school week. Students also learn the appropriate blessings for food. Students utilize prayer charts during daily tefillot and gradually increase their ability to read some of the prayers in Hebrew. At the end of the year, parents of older Parparim students join together with their children in their morning prayers and then present their children with a beautifully covered and inscribed siddur.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01395eb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"01395eb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7683fb elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c7683fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"594\" height=\"594\" src=\"https:\/\/pressgodesign.com\/hacdalbany\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/reading-hebrew.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-66\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressgodesign.com\/hacdalbany\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/reading-hebrew.jpg 594w, https:\/\/pressgodesign.com\/hacdalbany\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/reading-hebrew-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pressgodesign.com\/hacdalbany\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/reading-hebrew-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 594px) 100vw, 594px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a52177 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1a52177\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;shape_divider_top&quot;:&quot;curve&quot;,&quot;shape_divider_top_negative&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shape elementor-shape-top\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-negative=\"true\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 100\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\">\n\t<path class=\"elementor-shape-fill\" d=\"M500,97C126.7,96.3,0.8,19.8,0,0v100l1000,0V1C1000,19.4,873.3,97.8,500,97z\"\/>\n<\/svg>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f11a76f elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"f11a76f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-343ad88 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"343ad88\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Grades 2\/3<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-03bb00c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"03bb00c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">General Studies<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74289eb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"74289eb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0eda5ef e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0eda5ef\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18624b7 e-n-tabs-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-tabs\" data-id=\"18624b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"nested-tabs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-tabs\" data-widget-number=\"25568439\" aria-label=\"Tabs. Open items with Enter or Space, close with Escape and navigate using the Arrow keys.\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-tabs-heading\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"e-n-tab-title-255684391\" data-tab-title-id=\"e-n-tab-title-255684391\" class=\"e-n-tab-title\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab-index=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"e-n-tab-content-255684391\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 1;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"e-n-tab-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\tLanaguage Arts\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t<button id=\"e-n-tab-title-255684392\" data-tab-title-id=\"e-n-tab-title-255684392\" class=\"e-n-tab-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab-index=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"e-n-tab-content-255684392\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 2;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"e-n-tab-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\tMathematics\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t<button id=\"e-n-tab-title-255684393\" data-tab-title-id=\"e-n-tab-title-255684393\" class=\"e-n-tab-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab-index=\"3\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"e-n-tab-content-255684393\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 3;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"e-n-tab-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\tScience\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t<button id=\"e-n-tab-title-255684394\" data-tab-title-id=\"e-n-tab-title-255684394\" class=\"e-n-tab-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab-index=\"4\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"e-n-tab-content-255684394\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 4;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"e-n-tab-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\tSocial Studies\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-tabs-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"e-n-tab-content-255684391\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-tab-title-255684391\" data-tab-index=\"1\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 1;\" class=\"e-active elementor-element elementor-element-39fb259 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"39fb259\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b1fa29 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5b1fa29\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Language Arts curriculum uses a variety of literature and resources to facilitate meeting New York State learning standards. Students are exposed to a variety of literature through individual reading and guided group activities. The use of fiction and non-fiction material integrates curricular activities. Students work to increase fluency and acquire skills to better analyze story structure and characterization, understand inference, and develop the ability to summarize. They learn to identify the main ideas and to find supporting details in what they read. Students are introduced to the writing process and work to utilize spelling patterns and grammar to write stories, book reports, poetry, and research projects. Students are also introduced to cursive writing.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"e-n-tab-content-255684392\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-tab-title-255684392\" data-tab-index=\"2\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 2;\" class=\" elementor-element elementor-element-ec3bf5d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ec3bf5d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66b9d84 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"66b9d84\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Math curriculum is based on the<em> GO Math!<\/em> program, which is aligned to the Common Core. Students work with grade level standards to develop concepts and practice skills through a variety of activities including workbooks, math centers, computer games, and small group activities. The students increase their knowledge of addition and subtraction, and then progress to multiplication and division. They build on their understanding of place value, time, money, geometry, measurement, and problem solving.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"e-n-tab-content-255684393\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-tab-title-255684393\" data-tab-index=\"3\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 3;\" class=\" elementor-element elementor-element-23410ac e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"23410ac\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19a4dcb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"19a4dcb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Science curriculum focuses on learning about the Earth\u2019s rocks and minerals, land formations, animal life cycles, simple machines, states of matter, nutrition, and conservation. Children explore using inquiry, literature, hands-on activities, and field trips. STEM activities are utilized to make connections with technology and learning standards.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"e-n-tab-content-255684394\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-tab-title-255684394\" data-tab-index=\"4\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 4;\" class=\" elementor-element elementor-element-77e382f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"77e382f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-758b7e2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"758b7e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Social Studies curriculum focuses on building a better understanding of what makes a community and explores communities around the world. Children learn mapping skills, identify landforms and utilize a globe. Some of our thematic topics include Japan, Brazil and the Rain Forest, Australia, Oceans, and Africa. Students learn about the people, places, cultures, and traditions of each region. Students learn the basics of democracy and government. They also learn about citizenship and the character traits of a good citizen in our school community. Each week, students explore and share current events with their classmates.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a2b84e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4a2b84e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f6801e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5f6801e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/pressgodesign.com\/hacdalbany\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_1021-768x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1417\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressgodesign.com\/hacdalbany\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_1021-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pressgodesign.com\/hacdalbany\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_1021-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/pressgodesign.com\/hacdalbany\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_1021-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/pressgodesign.com\/hacdalbany\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_1021-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/pressgodesign.com\/hacdalbany\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_1021-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57dfd37 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"57dfd37\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Hebrew and Judaic Studies<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a4a0f92 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a4a0f92\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3fe053 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a3fe053\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d4f29bd e-n-tabs-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-tabs\" data-id=\"d4f29bd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"nested-tabs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-tabs\" data-widget-number=\"223291837\" aria-label=\"Tabs. 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In year one, Nesharim study the Torah portions Bereshit and Noach. In year two, they study Lech Lecha, Vayerah, and Chayei Sarah. The students learn the divisions of the Chumash into five books, fifty-four weekly Torah portions<em>,<\/em> chapters, and verses<em>.<\/em> They learn to recite the names of the five books and all fifty-four portions. The students master root words, common verbs, prefixes and suffixes, and develop a vocabulary of frequently occurring words and phrases in Biblical Hebrew that enable them to utilize a Hebrew text. Knowledge of the narrative is stressed, but commentaries (especially Rashi) are introduced as the year progresses. When ready, the students begin to learn Rashi script. Students are encouraged to ask questions about the text and offer their own commentary and interpretations. Emphasis is placed on the conflicts and moral issues experienced by the Biblical personalities and the lessons that can be applied to our own lives. Art, music, movement, and drama enhance our Torah learning.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"e-n-tab-content-2232918372\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-tab-title-2232918372\" data-tab-index=\"2\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 2;\" class=\" elementor-element elementor-element-3328c47 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3328c47\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-166fae8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"166fae8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The weekly Torah portion is reviewed each week. Midrash, drama, music, and artistic expression are utilized to enhance the understanding of the text.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"e-n-tab-content-2232918373\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-tab-title-2232918373\" data-tab-index=\"3\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 3;\" class=\" elementor-element elementor-element-6718a4f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6718a4f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3535b4b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3535b4b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Students expand upon the prayers that they have learned in previous years and are exposed to new and more complex prayers from the <em>Shacharit<\/em> (morning) service. Students explore the background and deeper meanings of the prayers in order to make prayer a personally meaningful experience. Ideas are shared through conversation, music, and creativity. The students pray together in class each day.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7464e6b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7464e6b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd2affe e-transform elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"bd2affe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_transform_scale_effect&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:1.4,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_scale_effect_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_scale_effect_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2039\" height=\"1456\" src=\"https:\/\/pressgodesign.com\/hacdalbany\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/DSC_0023-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1788\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressgodesign.com\/hacdalbany\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/DSC_0023-1.png 2039w, https:\/\/pressgodesign.com\/hacdalbany\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/DSC_0023-1-300x214.png 300w, https:\/\/pressgodesign.com\/hacdalbany\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/DSC_0023-1-1024x731.png 1024w, https:\/\/pressgodesign.com\/hacdalbany\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/DSC_0023-1-768x548.png 768w, https:\/\/pressgodesign.com\/hacdalbany\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/DSC_0023-1-1536x1097.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2039px) 100vw, 2039px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b47569 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0b47569\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e543438 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"e543438\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5cc51cd e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5cc51cd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-574f4c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"574f4c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Grades 4\/5<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ac1602 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4ac1602\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">General Studies<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-283cc3b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"283cc3b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4f4ddd e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c4f4ddd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c7dc9e e-n-tabs-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-tabs\" data-id=\"4c7dc9e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"nested-tabs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-tabs\" data-widget-number=\"80207006\" aria-label=\"Tabs. Open items with Enter or Space, close with Escape and navigate using the Arrow keys.\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-tabs-heading\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"e-n-tab-title-802070061\" data-tab-title-id=\"e-n-tab-title-802070061\" class=\"e-n-tab-title\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab-index=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"e-n-tab-content-802070061\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 1;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"e-n-tab-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\tLanaguage Arts\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t<button id=\"e-n-tab-title-802070062\" data-tab-title-id=\"e-n-tab-title-802070062\" class=\"e-n-tab-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab-index=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"e-n-tab-content-802070062\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 2;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"e-n-tab-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\tMathematics\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t<button id=\"e-n-tab-title-802070063\" data-tab-title-id=\"e-n-tab-title-802070063\" class=\"e-n-tab-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab-index=\"3\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"e-n-tab-content-802070063\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 3;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"e-n-tab-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\tScience\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t<button id=\"e-n-tab-title-802070064\" data-tab-title-id=\"e-n-tab-title-802070064\" class=\"e-n-tab-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab-index=\"4\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"e-n-tab-content-802070064\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 4;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"e-n-tab-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\tSocial Studies\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-tabs-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"e-n-tab-content-802070061\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-tab-title-802070061\" data-tab-index=\"1\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 1;\" class=\"e-active elementor-element elementor-element-a18821b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a18821b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e0a55d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2e0a55d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Dolphinim Language Arts curriculum revolves around a whole literacy approach. Students read and write as a whole class, in small groups, and independently. Students integrate what they are reading with what they are writing. Units are based around fiction (focusing on story elements and word choice) and on non-fiction (focusing on author\u2019s purpose, structure, and craft). In writing, students utilize their own interests to complete pieces which follow the steps of the writing process.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"e-n-tab-content-802070062\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-tab-title-802070062\" data-tab-index=\"2\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 2;\" class=\" elementor-element elementor-element-588b056 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"588b056\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d080da5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d080da5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Math curriculum is guided by the New York State learning standards and the <em>GO Math! <\/em>program. Our main goal is to inspire, educate, and empower children in learning mathematics. Our approach goes beyond teaching algorithms and procedures that make mathematics feel like a lockstep process \u2013 with one right way of solving problems. We engage students with open-ended problems, encourage sharing ideas and collaborating with peers, and build number sense by focusing on reasoning and understanding. The emphasis is on understanding the process and developing flexible thinking. Mathematical concepts are grouped by grade level units that are aligned with the Common Core standards. Students learn through a variety of methods, including guided instruction, independent practice, hands-on activities, games, small group work, and projects. Technology is integrated on an ongoing basis. Students practice math facts and skills through online games and activities. Students are encouraged to use Khan Academy and other online tools for individualized practice and reinforcement of skills learned in class.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"e-n-tab-content-802070063\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-tab-title-802070063\" data-tab-index=\"3\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 3;\" class=\" elementor-element elementor-element-3a785e7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3a785e7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0cdd33c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0cdd33c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Science curriculum is taught in a two-year rotation and covers the following topics: The Solar System; Astronomy; Cells; Human Body Systems; Heredity and Genetics; Energy Transfer through Food Chains and Webs; Photosynthesis; and Weather. Science is taught using a variety of instructional methods, with a focus on inquiry and hands-on experimentation. Students work individually, with partners, or as a group on a variety of experiments and projects. Students learn scientific skills, including how to use the scientific method to solve problems and answer questions. STEM lessons and activities are implemented throughout the two years. The annual school-wide Science Fair gives each student the opportunity to choose a scientific question of personal interest, and then to research, investigate, perform experiments, draw conclusions, and report on findings.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"e-n-tab-content-802070064\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-tab-title-802070064\" data-tab-index=\"4\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 4;\" class=\" elementor-element elementor-element-01bee76 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"01bee76\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14ac1db elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"14ac1db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Social Studies curriculum is completed in a two-year loop. The first year centers on the study of New York State from early inhabitants to immigration. Students complete projects and go on field trips that put them in direct contact with the diverse history of our state. The second year focuses on the history and geography of Latin America and Canada. Students also begin to learn about the United States government and our political system. During both years, students work in groups to study historical writing and artifacts. They also connect what they are learning to current events locally and around the world, and hold weekly classroom debates.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b3f212 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9b3f212\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7cfabc2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7cfabc2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/pressgodesign.com\/hacdalbany\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_3664-768x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1819\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressgodesign.com\/hacdalbany\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_3664-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pressgodesign.com\/hacdalbany\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_3664-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/pressgodesign.com\/hacdalbany\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_3664.jpg 1052w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee4fd1e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ee4fd1e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b41e64 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4b41e64\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Hebrew and Judaic Studies<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f596a13 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f596a13\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d10b019 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d10b019\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b5c512b e-n-tabs-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-tabs\" data-id=\"b5c512b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"nested-tabs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-tabs\" data-widget-number=\"190599467\" aria-label=\"Tabs. Open items with Enter or Space, close with Escape and navigate using the Arrow keys.\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-tabs-heading\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"e-n-tab-title-1905994671\" data-tab-title-id=\"e-n-tab-title-1905994671\" class=\"e-n-tab-title\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab-index=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"e-n-tab-content-1905994671\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 1;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"e-n-tab-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\tTorah (Chumash)\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t<button id=\"e-n-tab-title-1905994672\" data-tab-title-id=\"e-n-tab-title-1905994672\" class=\"e-n-tab-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab-index=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"e-n-tab-content-1905994672\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 2;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"e-n-tab-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\tPrayer\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t<button id=\"e-n-tab-title-1905994673\" data-tab-title-id=\"e-n-tab-title-1905994673\" class=\"e-n-tab-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab-index=\"3\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"e-n-tab-content-1905994673\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 3;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"e-n-tab-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\tHolidays\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t<button id=\"e-n-tab-title-1905994674\" data-tab-title-id=\"e-n-tab-title-1905994674\" class=\"e-n-tab-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab-index=\"4\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"e-n-tab-content-1905994674\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 4;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"e-n-tab-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\tMishna\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-tabs-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"e-n-tab-content-1905994671\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-tab-title-1905994671\" data-tab-index=\"1\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 1;\" class=\"e-active elementor-element elementor-element-ddfafc0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ddfafc0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd8d95a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cd8d95a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Torah curriculum unfolds in a two-year cycle. In the first year, students study Parashat Toldot through Parashat Vayishlach. In the second year, students study Parashat Vayeshev through Parashat Vay\u2019chi, thereby completing the book of Genesis. The weekly Torah portion is also reviewed. Students learn grammatical constructions unique to the Torah text as well as new vocabulary words that are essential to comprehending the text in Hebrew. Traditional trope (cantillation) is also utilized to support comprehension. Commentaries are introduced to enhance the understanding of the text, and students are encouraged to read closely, think critically, and ask questions.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"e-n-tab-content-1905994672\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-tab-title-1905994672\" data-tab-index=\"2\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 2;\" class=\" elementor-element elementor-element-480fb6d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"480fb6d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-685285e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"685285e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Shacharit and\/or mincha prayers are conducted each day in the Beit Midrash. Kabbalat Shabbat is recited on Fridays. In addition, class time is devoted to strengthening prayer skills and developing an understanding of the structure of the siddur and the ideas articulated in the prayers.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"e-n-tab-content-1905994673\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-tab-title-1905994673\" data-tab-index=\"3\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 3;\" class=\" elementor-element elementor-element-4b1fb34 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4b1fb34\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8fcc445 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8fcc445\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Jewish holidays are studied and celebrated as part of both the Hebrew and Judaic Studies curriculum. Students learn the history, vocabulary, traditions, and blessings associated with each holiday, and relate each holiday\u2019s origins and practices to their source in the Tanach.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"e-n-tab-content-1905994674\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-tab-title-1905994674\" data-tab-index=\"4\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 4;\" class=\" elementor-element elementor-element-5bd0fc5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5bd0fc5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a1d261e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a1d261e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Students engage in a basic exploration of Mishna, examining the more well-known texts as a basis of learning how to extend the traditional text and decipher Rabbinical interpretations. 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