Parsha Introduction

ABOUT THE“PARSHA”

What is Parsha?

Learning the weekly Parsha is a time-honored Jewish tradition for thousands of years. What is Parsha?  Throughout the year, a new Parsha (portion) from the Torah is read and learned each week, so that over the course of a year, the entire Torah is studied. These portions record the lives of our forefathers in Israel, Egypt and while traveling through the desert. Learning about these events, we better understand the Mitzvot (Torah traditions), while instilling valuable lessons in our daily lives with morals, ethics and principles.

Every Friday, I will be introducing and teaching the weekly Parsha to our Pre-K “friends”, through props, storytelling and providing opportunities for the students to play some of the roles.

In addition, your child will receive homework on the Parsha at the end of each week. At the bottom of the homework sheet will be a brief summary as well as a few questions and fun multiple choice answers to be answered.

Remember, reviewing the Parsha information is a good way to spend quality time with your child. This homework is not intended as a test but rather as a way for your child to review and retain the information and lessons learned.

Options for reviewing the Parsha:

- At the Shabbos table

- On the couch with your child on your lap

- In bed before your child goes to sleep

For those parents who prefer to review the Parsha sheet at the Shabbos table, please refrain from filling in the questionnaire until after Shabbos.

By educating our children with Torah knowledge from a young age, we can be assured of the continuation of the Jewish Nation, since the children are our guarantors.

Enjoy!