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Chumash |
The Chumash department has a theme based curriculum. 9th and 10th grade focus on bein adam lamakom—between man and G-d. 11th and 12th grade focus on bein adam lechavero—between man and man.
9th Grade
The sefer is structurally divided into the four speeches given by Moshe, some sections are learned beiyun and others bekiut.
Themes include: Kiyum hamitzvot, Fear of G-d - love of G-d, yashar vatov, teshuva
The book of Devarim is not simply a review of the other four books of Torah, but rather it is the final words of encouragement and caution given to Bnei-Yisrael by Moshe as they are about to begin a new way of life. The lessons that Moshe teaches are as relevant to the Jews of today as they were to Bnei-Yisrael in the desert.
10th Grade
In the tenth grade, sections of Vayikra and Bamidbar are taught
Themes in Vayikra include: The Mishkan, Korbanot, Tefilah, Kedusha
Themes in Bamidbar include: The sending of the spies, Korach and his rebellion, The prophecies of Bilam, The death of Aharon and Miriam, Travel in the desert
In Vayikra an emphasis is placed on exploring the role that these topics played during the time period when the two temples stood, as well as their applicability in making ourselves holy today.
In Bamidbar an emphasis is placed upon exploring the characteristics that help a person achieve greatness and learn leadership ability
11th Grade
Bereishet offers the opportunity for students to grapple with important theological and philosophical issues.
Themes include: Belief in G-d, Divine providence, Character traits learned from the Avot, Areas of ambiguity in life
Emphasis is placed on the stories of the creation of the world, the sin of Adam and Eve, the outstanding qualities of our forefathers and mothers, and the development of the family of Yaakov as it transforms into the nation of Israel.
12th Grade
In Sefer Shemot students are encouraged to follow the development of a broken and enslaved nation into a nation of believing and confident Jews.
Themes include: Nation Building, The People’s emerging relationship with G-d, Building of the Mishkank, The extent of human cruelty
Bnei-Yisrael’s struggles, questions, apprehensions, and yearnings are discussed in a sophisticated manner, supported by the text.
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