Kitot Aleph-Dalet (3-6) - Pine Brook Jewish Center

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Kitot Aleph-Dalet (Grades 3-6)

KITAH ALEPH

The Aleph students begin to learn the Hebrew language and prayers. They are eager to receive their first Siddur at their first class service. They are taught the significance of their Hebrew names and proclaim publicly before family and community, their pride of their Jewish heritage and ancestry.

Ivrit (Hebrew) Ot la-Ba'ot Print A Better Hebrew Primer

Tanach (Bible) A Child’s Bible Book 1

Chagim (Holidays) My Jewish Year

Israel The Great Israel Scavenger Hunt

Prayers (Tefillot) The Stories We Pray

KITAH BET
The Bet students are taught the Torah-prescribed mode of behavior; “Welcome every person with a pleasant countenance.” (Avos 1:15) They continue their studies of Bible, Israel, holidays and tefillot.

Ivrit (Hebrew) S'fatai Tiftah: Siddur Mastery & Meaning Volume 1

Tanach (Bible) Jewish Values in Genesis

The Jewish People’s Court You Be the Judge

Chagim (Holidays) The Book of Jewish Holidays

Jewish Values A Kid’s Mensch Handbook

Prayers (Tefillot)

KITAH GIMEL
The Gimel students maintain a high energy level of learning and recognizing that they are the guardians of the future. Lifecycle events are celebrated with families in a communal setting as the students continue to explore their Jewish heritage through customs and traditions.

Ivrit (Hebrew) S'fatai Tiftah: Siddur Mastery & Meaning Volume 2

Life Cycle Events Journey of a Lifetime

Jewish Values Count Me In

Israel Welcome to Israel

Chagim (Holidays) Jewish Holidays, Jewish Values

Prayers (Tefillot)

KITAH DALET
The Dalet student’s curriculum includes ethics, morals and mitzvoth, which are the cornerstones of our Jewish heritage. They also further explore our homeland with an Israeli emissary.

Ivrit (Hebrew) S'fatai Tiftah: Siddur Mastery & Meaning Volume 3

Mitzvot Doing Mitzvot

Ethics Living Jewish Values

Israel Artzeinu: An Israel Encounter

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Wed, October 29 2025
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