RAKLouisville visits Religious School
RAKLouisville (Random Acts of Kindness) joined our Religious School and we had a blast! First we heard from Andrew Dunn, Manual junior and founder of RAKLouisville: Random Acts of Kindness Louisville. He brought materials for the students to make goody bags to give away to neighbors or random people to share some positivity. Then we made 100 stuffed animals that will be given to children in the hospital, Home of the Innocents, and/or who are part of the homeless community.
THE CHESTER B. DIAMOND RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
MISSION STATEMENT
Our learning community strives to create a caring atmosphere of friendship while encouraging meaningful understanding and a dedicated commitment to Jewish life – in school and at home. The wonderful teaching faculty is diligent that all classroom experiences are valuable and nurture a positive Jewish identity. In addition, our goal is for each student to participate in enjoyable experiences that are part of Temple life, be exposed to and internalize our biblical stories, and to embrace Jewish culture as well as Reform ethical beliefs and values.
The Religious School curriculum encourages the understanding of:
- Shabbat, Jewish holidays, and Jewish symbols
- Blessings, customs, and life cycle events
- Torah stories and their relevance in our lives today
- Mitzvot (commandments, values, and good deeds)
- Connections between Torah, worship, and our lives
- An appreciation for the people and State of Israel
- The history of the Jewish people
- The Holocaust and anti-Semitism
- Jewish music, arts & crafts, and children’s literature
- Tzedakah projects and social action
Components of our Hebrew curriculum:
- Kindergarten through 3rd grade: reading readiness, basic vocabulary and daily prayers
- 4th through 7th grade: prayer-based Hebrew, reading fluency and comprehension of liturgy
- Meets Sunday and Wednesday (4th-7th grade) Weekly student-led services with music
