CHAI: Learning for Jewish Life

The Jewish sages teach us that "the world stands on three things: Torah, avodah, and g'milut chasadim" (Pirkei Avot 1:2). These pursuits-study, worship, and deeds of loving-kindness-provide the framework within which Jews build relationships with God, with one another, and with the world. Each level of the CHAI Curriculum Core contains 27 complete lessons in Torah, avodah, and g'milut chasadim. These lessons focus one hour of every religious school week on the big ideas at the core of Jewish education. Teaching these foundational concepts ensures that student learning will go beyond the specific classroom activities and will lead students to a deeper, enduring understanding, establishing a basis for lifelong Jewish learning and living. The Curriculum Core for each level is loose-leaf bound in a sturdy binder (Level 2 is paperback). Each level features a companion full-color student workbook. Students explore how God reveals God's self in the world and how they themselves engage with God through study of the Writings, the Torah service, and the impact our acts of g'milut chasadim can have on world issues. Available Summer 2005.