iTaLAM

We seek to inspire future generations of Jewish children to develop their Jewish identity while expressing their own unique voices. The TaL AM program was developed based on the notion that the best learning environment for children is one in which knowledge is acquired through a variety of activities, using each of the five senses. In addition to... studying from textbooks, students learn the Hebrew language through music, games and visual aids, developing a keen understanding of Jewish concepts and values. The students' Hebrew and heritage literacy develops in a gradual and spiraled process, building new ideas and concepts on an expanding foundation of knowledge. The program helps foster Jewish identity by allowing children to explore their Jewish roots and traditions in fun and exciting ways. By making the study of Hebrew and Judaism relevant to the children's everyday lives, the program enables them to develop a true appreciation of their heritage, and understand the need for continued, lifelong Jewish study. The goal of iTaLAM is expressed in the acronym LYMUD (in Hebrew: learning):Read More