JEMS (Judaic Education Modules) for Kindergarten through 6th Grade meets in-person at students’ homes or at Valley Outreach Synagogue on one weekday afternoon per week.
Additionally, grades K - 6 will meet at VOS one Wednesday per month for communal t'fillah (prayer), experiential education, parent conversations and family learning.
All classes are organized by grade level and location.​
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2023-24 K-6 JEM Class Schedule:
Kindergarten and 1st Grade: Wednesdays 3:15-4:15pm, Located at a Home in Agoura Hills
2nd and 3rd Grade: Wednesdays 4:30-6pm, Located at a Home in Agoura Hills
4th Grade: Wednesdays 4:15-6:15pm, Located at VOS
5th Grade: Wednesdays 4:15-6:15pm, Located at VOS
6th Grade: Wednesdays 4:15-6:15, Located at VOS
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Classes are structured as follows:
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Judaic Learning
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Teacher-facilitated, student-centered approach
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Experiential learning opportunities
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Family learning opportunities
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Community gatherings including Shabbat and holiday celebrations, and community service events
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Hebrew Learning K – 3rd Grade
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Jewish Life Vocabulary – A collection of Hebrew words or phrases that increases one’s connections to Jewish people, traditions, culture and life
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Hebrew Through Movement – Students run, jump, spin and point their way to learning basic vocabulary used in rituals, blessings, and prayers
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Introduction to the Hebrew Aleph-Bet, prayers and songs
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Hebrew Learning 4th – 6th Grade
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Mastery of Hebrew reading
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Jewish Life Vocabulary
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Hebrew songs and prayers
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B'Nai Mitzvah Prep