Middle School Chumash (Torah Study)

Students will develop skills useful for in-depth exploration of the Chumash and commentaries, in and out of class. We will cover topics within the books of Shmot, Vayikra, & Bamidbar. Through our exploration of the text, students will gain critical thinking skills, the ability to maneuver the text more independently, and an overall love of the Torah and the ideas it brings forth!

Course Objectives:

1. Comprehension of issues and situations discussed in the Torah
2. Comfort in utilizing commentaries
3. A knowledge of over 100 Shorashim and their definitions.
4. Grasp Jewish philosophy law.  
5. Increase proficiency in understanding how to maneuver around the text and the concepts through study, review, interpretation, and discussion.   
6. View Judaism as a lifelong source
7. Middot (character development)