Can we ever have any all-class discussions or activities if we use Mitkadem ?
Definitely! In recognition of the importance of building community in the Hebrew school classroom, many schools use the last fifteen minutes or so of class time, or even an entire session every so often, to bring the students together for an all-class activity. It might be a discussion of the theological issues behind one of the prayers that students are currently studying; a game that reinforces vocabulary, grammar, or reading skills; or group singing in Hebrew. Some schools choose to begin a class session with a review of something that many students are confused by, or to look at t filah thematically. A school using the CHAI Curriculum Core might incorporate material from the Avodah strand into Hebrew time as a way of bringing the class together. However they are used, these sessions are opportunities for teachers to contribute their personal creativity and knowledge to the classroom experience.
