Our Approach to Hebrew Learning
At Sukkat Shalom we utilize #OnwardHebrew approach to Hebrew learning that focuses on the sound to print methodology; the concept that language is learned most naturally built from sound (what one hears) to print (what one reads). The goal is to increase the amount of Hebrew that our students hear during Family School and Hebrew school before we expect them to learn to read and then to continue that sound-rich environment in class. So what will this look like in practice?

1. T'filah (Prayer): Built upon our culture of t’filah, prayer, at Family School which creates a wonderful sound-rich environment for our families. T’filah is also a regular part of our Thursday afternoon Hebrew experience.

2. Jewish Life Vocabulary: Family School and Hebrew School families and students are exposed to Hebrew words or phrases that increase one's connection to the Jewish people, traditions, culture, and life.

3. Hebrew Through Movement: A method where students run, jump, spin, and point their way to learning basic vocabulary used in rituals, blessings, and prayers. Our 5th grade Hebrew students will engage in Hebrew Through Movement in both Family School and Hebrew school.

4. Hebrew Reading/Decoding: Students will learn and practice reading and decoding in a sound rich Hebrew environment, using prayers and words they already know to help them learn to read Hebrew.