Morah (teacher) Tamara combines Midot (good deeds) and stories from the Torah (Bible).  Focus is on Derech Eretz (respect and our treatment of people), Shmirat Ha’ Lashon (how words can be hurtful), Shmirat Ha’ Goof (protecting our bodies), Jewish tradition of learning, Tikkun Olam (repairing the world) and more.  Students learn where these topics are found in the Torah and scripture and how to apply them in their daily lives.

All Hebrew in MJCS RS is taught on an individual basis to nurture the individual skills and levels of our students.  Morah Tamara teaches from the Aleph Champ book series.

Throughout the year, students learn about each holiday and celebrate all traditions.  The holiday curriculum is scaffolded, so each year students get a deeper understanding of the holiday by navigating various sources tailored to their grade level.

T’filla (prayers) is done as a community at the end of the day and attendance is crucial to the T’filla service.  This is the time when we learn the prayers, become familiar with the Siddur (prayer book), and connection to the synagogue services is cultivated.

Morah (teacher) Anat teaches Life Cycle and Jewish Calendar. The students build their understanding of Jewish life-cycle events as a guide or path of Jewish life. This involves learning all Jewish life-cycle moments. They also learn the Jewish calendar, the names of Hebrew months, holidays and the Hebrew dates of the holidays.

All Hebrew in MJCS RS is taught on an individual basis to nurture the individual skills and levels of our students. Morah Anat teaches from the book, Read Hebrew!

Throughout the year, students learn about each holiday and celebrate all traditions. The holiday curriculum is scaffolded, so each year students get a deeper understanding of the holiday by navigating various sources tailored to their grade level.

T’filla (prayers) is done as a community at the end of the day and attendance is crucial to the T’filla service. This is the time when we learn the prayers, become familiar with the Siddur (prayer book), and connection to the synagogue services is cultivated.

Moreh (teacher) Gil presents an exciting curriculum of “Heroes and Highlights in Jewish History!” Taking the students on a journey through Jewish History from Biblical times to the late 1800s through exciting text, videos and games. Each class is a dynamic lesson that brings history alive.
Holidays will be visited throughout the year, introducing new levels of understanding the holidays and explaining traditions in a more mature light.

All Hebrew in MJCS RS is taught on an individual basis to nurture the individual skills and levels of our students. Moreh Gil teaches from the book, Shalom U’vracha.

Modern Hebrew is taught through the innovative Hebrew-Through-Movement program that is sweeping the nation by our Hebrew-Through-Movement certified teachers. Students are actively learning by having fun!

Throughout the year, students learn about each holiday and celebrate all traditions. The holiday curriculum is scaffolded, so each year students get a deeper understanding of the holiday by navigating various sources tailored to their grade level.

T’filla (prayers) is done as a community at the end of the day and attendance is crucial to the T’filla service. This is the time when we learn the prayers, become familiar with the Siddur (prayer book), and connection to the synagogue services is cultivated.

Morah (teacher) Michelle teaches about Modern Israel and helps each student establish a relationship with Israel as our Jewish homeland. They will learn the meaning and significance of Israel and our connection to the land from biblical through modern times. Using a project-based-learning model, the students become familiar with the geography of the land and all of the achievements and innovations of modern Israel.

Throughout the year, holidays will be visited on a whole new level. Students learn how to navigate a Chumash (book version of the Torah) and learn where the holidays are found in the Torah or other historical sources with commentary.

All Hebrew in MJCS RS is taught on an individual basis to nurture the individual skills and levels of our students. Morah Michelle teaches from the different books based on the students’ level.

Throughout the year, students learn about each holiday and celebrate all traditions. The holiday curriculum is scaffolded, so each year students get a deeper understanding of the holiday by navigating various sources tailored to their grade level.

T’filla (prayers) is done as a community at the end of the day and attendance is crucial to the T’filla service. This is the time when we learn the prayers, become familiar with 6 – Morah Michelle teaches about Modern Israel and helps each student establish a relationship with Israel as our Jewish homeland. They will learn the meaning and significance of Israel and our connection to the land from biblical through modern times. Using a project-based-learning model, the students become familiar with the geography of the land and all of the achievements and innovations of modern Israel.

Throughout the year, holidays will be visited on a whole new level. Students learn how to navigate a Chumash (book version of the Torah) and learn where the holidays are found in the Torah or other historical sources with commentary.

All Hebrew in MJCS RS is taught on an individual basis to nurture the individual skills and levels of our students. Moreh Michelle teaches from the different books based on the students’ level.

Modern Hebrew is taught through the innovative Hebrew-Through-Movement program that is sweeping the nation by our Hebrew-Through-Movement certified teachers. Students are actively learning by having fun!

Throughout the year, students learn about each holiday and celebrate all traditions. The holiday curriculum is scaffolded, so each year students get a deeper understanding of the holiday by navigating various sources tailored to their grade level.

T’filla (prayers) is done as a community at the end of the day and attendance is crucial to the T’filla service. This is the time when we learn the prayers, become familiar with

7 – B’nai Mitzvah –The Seventh Grade curriculum consists of projects and lesson plans meaningful to students about to become Bar or Bat Mitzvah. The Clergy work together to combine a curriculum of bar/bat mitzvah preparation. Rabbi Cantor Marcelo personally teaches Torah study, Jewish prayer, and leads each class in a discussion of Jewish values. All students spend focused time with Rabbi Cantor Marcelo, practicing reading from the Torah, learning prayers and blessings, as well as Hebrew instruction that is geared to an individual level.

The students of B’nai Mitzvah help lead the T’filla (prayers) to create a sense of leadership and empowerment.

The Madrichim Program gives our teens a space to develop a peer community and experience social opportunities, while gaining skills that go beyond the Synagogue. They are empowered to take on important leadership roles which foster a sense of value.
Using PBL (Project based learning), we are excited to add a space to create! They will produce a radio program on our own KBUU (Local Malibu Radio)! Using Israeli music, Jewish heritage and culture as a framework, the students will be broadcasting to all of Malibu representing Malibu Jewish Center and Jewish/Israeli ideas. They will also put on plays to educate our students on upcoming holidays and on stories from the Torah.
While developing radio programs and plays, Madrichim will be aiding in the classrooms and in the office to help maintain a smooth flow to our Religious School days. Volunteer hours are given to all participants and count towards their high school volunteer hour requirements.