Camp Am Yisrael: Learn-By-Play (0-3 year olds)

We look forward to seeing our youngest students with their families for our final session of this school year.  We will talk about where to donate the Tzedakah money that the group collected and our plans for the future.  We can’t wait to sing with you and see you learn-by-play!  -Mr. Sherman

Gan (3-6 year olds) 

We discussed what prayers we would put in the Western Wall.  They are very thoughtful wishes/prayers and are listed on the door of our classroom.  We learned about the holiday of Lag B’Omer.  You should check out our pretend bonfire we made hanging in the hallway.  Shira and Tefillah were big hits as usual. -Morah Lynn

Aleph (1st Grade) 

Bet (2nd Grade) 

Shalom,

Gimel (3rd Grade) 

Shalom Gimel Families,

This was our final ShalomLearning Jewish values lesson of this school year, with the completion of the seventh and final unit of the curriculum.  We finished by playing a game show, incorporating each of the seven values that we studied and experienced in the classroom and with our families throughout the school year: Teshuvah (Taking Responsibility for our Actions), B’Tzelem Elohim (Honoring the image of God in ourselves and others), Gevurah (Using one’s inner strength to do what’s right), Achrayut (Doing what you can to make the world a better place), Hakarat HaTov (Seeking joy and being grateful), Koach Hadibbur (Understanding the power of words) and Shalom (Helping to create a calmer, more peaceful world).

Recap:

• Students reviewed the names and meanings of all 7 unit values covered throughout the year.
• Students used their knowledge and personal experiences to relate previous values to the value of Shalom.
• Students explored a variety of ways we create peace within our families.

Table Talk: Share how you will make the world a better place until you continue ShalomLearning next year!

Thank you so much for allowing us to be a part of your child’s life this year as we studied Jewish values and Ivrit together.  We look forward to your continued learning next year, as Jewish learning is truly a lifelong process that gives you a wonderful way to look at the world and maintain the Jewish tradition for you, your family and future generations.

B’Shalom,

Mrs. Sender & Morah Myra

Dalet (4th Grade)

Heh (5th Grade)

Shalom,

During our second to last week of Torah Trope class, the Heh students took and in-depth look at the Chumash, noting the books, parashot, and aliyot markings.  -Mr. Lerner

This week our Heh class discussed Pirkei Avot.  Students were broken up into small groups and each had an excerpt from Pirkei Avot to study together. Thank you for a great year.  I hope you have a relaxing and enjoyable summer.  -Morah Sandra

Vav (6th Grade)

This week we started to learn about the Knesset, how it works and where it is located. We learned how many seats there are, who gets a seat and how the Prime Minister is elected.  I would encourage you to please ask your child for the details. Also please ask your child what it means to elect a party, not a person.  Have a great Shabbat!                     -Mr. Arnet

Zayin (7th Grade)

This week we started to learn about the Knesset, how it works and where it is located. We learned how many seats there are, who gets a seat and how the Prime Minister is elected.  I would encourage you to please ask your child for the details. Also please ask your child what it means to elect a party, not a person.  Have a great Shabbat!                     -Mr. Arnet

This week in Zayin we spoke about anti-Semitism in the United States and globally and how it is similar/different than in the past.  One student mentioned an interesting current event relating Israel’s commemoration of 70 years since the end of the Holocaust.  The students explored anti-Semitism in Europe, specifically and how it has evolved over the years.   Thank you for a wonderful year!  Have a great summer!

B’Shalom,

Mrs. Sender

This week our Zayin class spent much of our time together creating a project to give back to Am Yisrael.  Thank you for a great year.  I hope you have a relaxing and enjoyable summer.    -Morah Sandra

Prozdor (8th Grade)

This week we started to learn about the Knesset, how it works and where it is located. We learned how many seats there are, who gets a seat and how the Prime Minister is elected.  I would encourage you to please ask your child for the details. Also please ask your child what it means to elect a party, not a person.  We also spent a moment looking over a very famous line from last weeks Torah portion. The line was “an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.”  We spent some time discussing in class what this pasuk (verse) means and what we learn from it.  Have a great Shabbat! -Mr. Arnet

Pardes (9th & 10th Grades)

On May 14, Pardes students reflected upon their recent field trips to Church of the Holy Spirit in Lake Forest and Islamic Foundation North in Libertyville.  Although keenly interested in the similarities we share and respectful of our differences, students expressed their gratitude for being born Jewish, and appreciated the familiarity and comfort of their home at Am Yisrael. -Cantor Simon