6th Grade

The 6th Grade program focuses on three topic areas and integrates with students’ preparation to become B’nei Mitzvah: 1) Jewish textual sources including the three sections of the Hebrew Bible (Torah, Prophets and Writings), and major works of Oral Torah – Talmud and Midrash (seven weeks taught by instructor), 2) understanding of the prayer service (seven sessions taught by clergy) and 3) B’nei Mitzvah specific whole family instruction about, for example, the meaning of becoming B’nei Mitzvah and reading a Torah portion for meaning (seven sessions taught by clergy). 

Weekly Hebrew classes are offered on Sunday, Monday, or Thursday afternoons as well as on Tuesdays in Marin.  The following prayers are taught in 6th grade:  Friday Kiddush, V’Ahavtah, Avot V’Imahot, Gevurot, Blessings Before and After Haftarah, and V’Shamru.  The blessings taught in 5th grade, Tallit blessing, Blessing for the study of Torah, Barchu, Shema, Blessings Before and After Torah, introduction to V’Ahavtah, are reviewed. 

Questions about 6th grade? Contact Tori Starks, Teen Programs Manager, at 415-751-2541 x307 or at [email protected] 

For information about our B’nei Mitzvah program, please click HERE.