Judaic Studies
(טוב לי תורת פיך מאלפי זהב וכסף" (תהלים קיט:עב"
Shalhevet is committed to fostering in each of our students a love for Hashem and His Torah, love for all humanity, love for Eretz Yisrael, and love of knowledge. The Judaics curriculum, which is designed to touch the heart as well as the mind, consists of a five-year sequential program of Chumash, Navi, Halacha, Hashkafa, Jewish History, and Ivrit. Judaic Studies classes emphasize textual proficiency, as well as the eternal messages of Torah and Mussar as understood through the prism of Divrei Chazal.
CHUMASH - חומש
"ארוכה מארץ מדה ורחבה מני ים - Its measure is longer than the earth and wider than the sea"
Building upon the skills developed in elementary school, the high school years allow for increased skill development and learning more complex topics in depth. The Chumash course of study is based on a five-year cycle of the Chamisha Chumshei Torah. A vast array of meforshim and midrashim are used to guide students' understanding of the text and storyline. Students are expected to evaluate the underlying messages of the parshios learned and to demonstrate understanding of philosophical issues encountered in their learning.
NAVI - נביא
"נבואה שהוצרכה לדורות נכתבה - Only prophecy that was necessary for all generations was written"
The foremost goal of the Navi curriculum is to explore the lessons gleaned from the backdrop of contextual Biblical history and utilize them as a springboard for philosophical ideas, abstract concepts, and practical lessons. In addition, students learn how to utilize the various meforshim on the page to aid in their translation and comprehension skills.
HALACHA - הלכה
"משחרב בית המקדש אין להקב"ה בעולמו אלא ד' אמות של הלכה - From the time of the destruction of the Holy Temple, G-d only dwells within the four cubits of Jewish law"
Students are offered a text-based, in-depth study of Halacha. Our five-year cycle covers the laws of Shabbos, brachos, daily living, kashrut, and shmiras halashon. In addition, students review the laws and customs of each holiday prior to its arrival.
CHUMASH BEKIUS - חומש בקיאות
This goal of the Bekius class is to ensure that every Shalhevet graduate has been exposed to all of Chamisha Chumshei Torah over the course of her years in high school and has had the opportunity to learn important pesukim and foundational commentaries inside, as well. Students learn one sefer each year.
JEWISH PHILOSOPHY - השקפה
This course provides an opportunity for students to gain insight into ideas and topics that are central to Yahadus, such as teshuva, emunah and bitachon, tznius, current challenges, tefilla, etc. The class is centered around discussion and conversation relating to these important topics.
JEWISH HISTORY
This course approaches Jewish history from a thematic view. Major events and personalities in Jewish history are investigated in-depth. Students are given the opportunity to employ high-school-level research skills as they gain a greater understanding of the Jewish History timeline.
HEBREW LANGUAGE - עברית
The aim of the Ivrit program is to equip each student with the knowledge and skills required for effective communication in modern Hebrew. The program we currently use is called NETA. The NETA program cultivates all aspects of Hebrew language learning - grammar and content, conversations and literature, poetry and factual information, drills and exercises and topics for lively discussion, songs and moral dilemmas, writing assignments and independent reading, current events and Biblical texts.
"ארוכה מארץ מדה ורחבה מני ים - Its measure is longer than the earth and wider than the sea"
Building upon the skills developed in elementary school, the high school years allow for increased skill development and learning more complex topics in depth. The Chumash course of study is based on a five-year cycle of the Chamisha Chumshei Torah. A vast array of meforshim and midrashim are used to guide students' understanding of the text and storyline. Students are expected to evaluate the underlying messages of the parshios learned and to demonstrate understanding of philosophical issues encountered in their learning.
NAVI - נביא
"נבואה שהוצרכה לדורות נכתבה - Only prophecy that was necessary for all generations was written"
The foremost goal of the Navi curriculum is to explore the lessons gleaned from the backdrop of contextual Biblical history and utilize them as a springboard for philosophical ideas, abstract concepts, and practical lessons. In addition, students learn how to utilize the various meforshim on the page to aid in their translation and comprehension skills.
HALACHA - הלכה
"משחרב בית המקדש אין להקב"ה בעולמו אלא ד' אמות של הלכה - From the time of the destruction of the Holy Temple, G-d only dwells within the four cubits of Jewish law"
Students are offered a text-based, in-depth study of Halacha. Our five-year cycle covers the laws of Shabbos, brachos, daily living, kashrut, and shmiras halashon. In addition, students review the laws and customs of each holiday prior to its arrival.
CHUMASH BEKIUS - חומש בקיאות
This goal of the Bekius class is to ensure that every Shalhevet graduate has been exposed to all of Chamisha Chumshei Torah over the course of her years in high school and has had the opportunity to learn important pesukim and foundational commentaries inside, as well. Students learn one sefer each year.
JEWISH PHILOSOPHY - השקפה
This course provides an opportunity for students to gain insight into ideas and topics that are central to Yahadus, such as teshuva, emunah and bitachon, tznius, current challenges, tefilla, etc. The class is centered around discussion and conversation relating to these important topics.
JEWISH HISTORY
This course approaches Jewish history from a thematic view. Major events and personalities in Jewish history are investigated in-depth. Students are given the opportunity to employ high-school-level research skills as they gain a greater understanding of the Jewish History timeline.
HEBREW LANGUAGE - עברית
The aim of the Ivrit program is to equip each student with the knowledge and skills required for effective communication in modern Hebrew. The program we currently use is called NETA. The NETA program cultivates all aspects of Hebrew language learning - grammar and content, conversations and literature, poetry and factual information, drills and exercises and topics for lively discussion, songs and moral dilemmas, writing assignments and independent reading, current events and Biblical texts.
ADDITIONAL COURSES
Supplementary to the primary disciplines outlined above, we offer a number of additional courses aimed at building the knowledge base as well molding the moral and civic character of our students. These classes are offered on a rotating basis over the course of a five-year cycle. They include:
Supplementary to the primary disciplines outlined above, we offer a number of additional courses aimed at building the knowledge base as well molding the moral and civic character of our students. These classes are offered on a rotating basis over the course of a five-year cycle. They include:
- TEHILLIM - תהילים
- MISHLEI - משלי
- PIRKEI AVOS - פרקי אבות
- MEGILLOS - מגילות
- KOHELES - קהלת
