Curriculum - Chabad of Downtown Coral Gables

ב"ה

Here’s how it all comes together: weekly Torah lessons that bring the stories of our heritage to life, Hebrew reading, meaningful prayer, and a deeper understanding of Israel and Jewish culture. Through the study of Jewish holidays and timeless Jewish values, we provide every child with a warm, engaging, and inspiring Jewish education that builds confidence, strengthens Jewish identity, and creates a lifelong love of learning, heritage, and homeland.

THIS YEAR'S TORAH CURRICULUM
CKids Bereishis: Story of My Life
This year, our students will journey through the first book of Bereishis, exploring where the Jewish story began. Through 15 engaging and interactive lessons, they'll discover the stories of Creation, our forefathers and foremothers, and the foundations of our Jewish family tree, while uncovering the timeless values that continue to shape our lives today.

CKids Bereishis at a Glance — 15 weekly Torah workshops from Chumash Intro through the 12 Tribes

CKids CLUB

Throughout the year, the whole school comes together for one event built around the holiday coming up next — games, activities tied to the yom tov, and a craft to take home.

ALEPH CHAMP: Learning to Read Hebrew

Aleph Champ is our Hebrew reading program, modeled on karate belt levels. Every student practices at home each week and moves through ten color-coded levels at their own pace — grouped by level, not by grade — all the way to reading fluently from the siddur.

Tap a level below to download that level's reading book.

White

First seven Hebrew letters, first vowels, two-letter words.

Reading book (PDF)

Red

Ten letters, two more vowels, three-letter words.

Reading book (PDF)

Orange

Fourteen letters, more vowels, four-letter words.

Reading book (PDF)

Yellow

Nineteen letters, more vowels, five-letter words.

Reading book (PDF)

Green

Twenty-three letters, all vowels reviewed, six-letter words.

Reading book (PDF)

Blue

Every Hebrew letter, all vowels, seven-letter words.

Reading book (PDF)

Purple

Full review of every letter, vowel, and word so far.

Reading book (PDF)

Brown

Everyday prayers and the Shabbat prayers.

Reading book (PDF)

Gray

Welcome to the siddur — reading in the real world.

Black

Full fluency — the highest Aleph Champ level.

HOLIDAYS & SHABBAT

Every holiday and Shabbat gets its own lessons all year, from Rosh Hashanah through Shavuot — taught through music, drama, art, and food.

MITZVOT & VALUES

Starting with the origins of the mitzvot, students learn practical ways to bring Jewish values into daily life — hands-on activities they can carry home and actually practice.

JEWISH CULTURE

Throughout the year, students deepen their connection to Israel and the Jewish people while exploring the land, history, traditions, and culture of our homeland through engaging lessons and experiences