Youth
We are excited to announce the launch of our new Youth and Educational Program at Temple Kol Ami Emanu-El! Designed for children from Pre-K through 12th grade, our program offers a wide range of activities that blend social and educational learning.
Our goal is to provide an enriching experience that encompasses Jewish traditions, Israeli culture, leadership development, and recreational fun. Each age group will have tailored opportunities, ensuring that every child can find a path that fits their interests and needs. We invite you to join us on this exciting journey of growth, learning, and community building
Katan
KATAN is our new youth program designed for children in Pre-K through 5th grade. KATAN offers a dynamic blend of monthly Shabbat programs called Shalom Shabbat and Sunday field trips, both on and off-site, called Sababa Sunday. Before each holiday, grades K through 5 and their families unite in celebration and tradition with our Chag Together program. Through engaging and fun-filled experiences, your children will connect with peers, explore Jewish traditions, and create lasting memories. Join us for a year of exciting field trips, meaningful Shabbat gatherings, and a strong sense of community!”
7th -12th Grade
At TKAE, we offer a variety of activities for students in grades 7 through 12. Hebrew High, for 7th-12th graders, meets twice a month for educational and social activities, including KAFTY and Pre-KAFTY, with dinner. Hebrew Tutorial provides extra Hebrew practice for 7th graders.
Our MIT Leadership program for 7th and 8th graders teaches students how to become madrichim. TKAE on the World is a volunteer day for 9th-12th graders to earn community service hours. Out of this World is a monthly offsite activity for 6th-12th graders.
What’s at the heart of Gesher?
Gesher is an after-school program that is offered three or five days per week in lieu of our traditional Religious School. Although many of our Gesher students are currently enrolled in the Imagine Charter School of Plantation, which is located on the TKAE campus, we also have students from throughout Broward County.
What’s at the heart of Gesher?
Culture is the center of a people and a nation, and language is the necessary foundation to communicate that culture. Israeli culture and the national language – Hebrew – is at the center of Jewish culture. Therefore, the ability to understand and speak Hebrew helps people to fully embrace Jewish culture and identity.
Hebrew and Israel are the heart of Gesher. Through the Hebrew language, our students can be instilled with a love for Israel and an understanding of Judaism and the culture of our people. We provide a program of excellence for all of our students that incorporates technology, experiential learning, field trips and many more vibrant ways to embrace the language of Am Israel.
What’s Gesher’s Curriculum?
There are different components to the program: Judaic studies, Torah, holidays, modern Hebrew, prayers and Israel. We have monthly themes that connect to the Jewish calendar and embrace each of these areas.
What if my child graduated from our Early Childhood Program?
As a member of our synagogue and graduate of our Early Childhood Program, your child is entitled one year of Kindergarten in our Gesher program free of charge.(Family must be members of TKAE)
Days & Hours
Gesher students meet either 3 or 5 days per week. Our incredible professional Israeli staff meets with students daily from 2:30 to 4 p.m. to teach these classes. Optional Gesher Club activities are available until 5:00pm. Schedule for these clubs will be released before Gesher starts. On Fridays Gesher ends at 3:30PM.
Gesher’s first day of school will be on August 22, 2022.
Transportation available for students attending public school in the area.
For questions, please contact Liat Levy or Lexi Landa
At [email protected] | [email protected] or at 9473-1988 ext. 135
Kindergarten
Kindergarten students get to know all about our Gesher community, while building lasting friendships. Over the year, students explore the many sounds of the Hebrew letters and vowels in a fun and interactive way. Every month we use Hebrew themes as a vehicle to teach the language. Some of these themes will include: my Hebrew name, the colors, the days of the week, who is in my family, and much more! During the year Hebrew will be understood through movement, art and music. Students learn all the rituals and traditions of Chaguei Israel and the Mitzvot related to each chag.
First Grade
First graders build on the lessons of kindergarten, adding new concepts and information about the holidays of the Jewish calendar. Students continue their exposure to Hebrew, adding new words and developing writing and reading skills using block letters. Contemporary Israeli music and art are a central part of this class.
First Grade
First graders build on the lessons of kindergarten, adding new concepts and information about the holidays of the Jewish calendar. Students continue their exposure to Hebrew, adding new words and developing writing and reading skills using block letters. Contemporary Israeli music and art are a central part of this class.
Second Grade
Students continue to improve on their Hebrew reading and writing skills. We incorporate more Hebrew vocabulary into these lessons to provide students with the ability to build full sentences in Hebrew. We intensify Hebrew reading comprehension and the correct use of verbs.Students explore their Israel personal stories and connection to the land. We introduce our students to the biblical stories of Genesis
Second Grade
Students continue to improve on their Hebrew reading and writing skills. We incorporate more Hebrew vocabulary into these lessons to provide students with the ability to build full sentences in Hebrew. We intensify Hebrew reading comprehension and the correct use of verbs.Students explore their Israel personal stories and connection to the land. We introduce our students to the biblical stories of Genesis
Third Grade
Students are introduced to formal modern Hebrew lessons. Classes include reading dialogues, acting them out, reading and singing Israeli songs, and more. Students are introduced to Hebrew script.During the year, students learn to read Shabbat blessings and Holiday blessings. Biblical stories are part of their Friday Shabbat celebrations. Together, students discover the many lessons of each Parasha.
Third Grade
Students are introduced to formal modern Hebrew lessons. Classes include reading dialogues, acting them out, reading and singing Israeli songs, and more. Students are introduced to Hebrew script.During the year, students learn to read Shabbat blessings and Holiday blessings. Biblical stories are part of their Friday Shabbat celebrations. Together, students discover the many lessons of each Parasha.
Fourth Grade
The 4th grade students strengthen their reading and writing skills using script. Students will transition from reading sentences to reading short stories. Students will be introduced to morning prayers. The intention and meaning of the prayer are part of their learning journey.
Fourth Grade
The 4th grade students strengthen their reading and writing skills using script. Students will transition from reading sentences to reading short stories. Students will be introduced to morning prayers. The intention and meaning of the prayer are part of their learning journey.
Fifth Grade
Students explore the many ways they use the Hebrew skills they have learned over the years in Gesher. From sending Hebrew texts to their families, to decoding Hebrew recipes we explore them all. Students will understand the importance of learning the Hebrew language as the fundamental milestone that connects the Jewish people to their past, present and future. We expect that students who transitioned through Gesher during these years, gain familiarity and knowledge in Hebrew, Israel, Jewish holidays, traditions, prayers, and culture as the legacy of the Jewish people.
Fifth Grade
Students explore the many ways they use the Hebrew skills they have learned over the years in Gesher. From sending Hebrew texts to their families, to decoding Hebrew recipes we explore them all. Students will understand the importance of learning the Hebrew language as the fundamental milestone that connects the Jewish people to their past, present and future. We expect that students who transitioned through Gesher during these years, gain familiarity and knowledge in Hebrew, Israel, Jewish holidays, traditions, prayers, and culture as the legacy of the Jewish people.
Our Professional Team
Gesher is proudly working in partnership
