During the last few classes we have learned so much in trope. We discussed how trope functions in three ways:
I have created a SoundCloud page to aid in our learning of Trope. I will be updating it as we go along, but so far it contains recordings of each of the six Torah Trope clauses, the blessings before and after the reading of Torah as well as the blessings before and after the reading of Haftarah. You can take a look at it here:
I have also updated our Trope Page to include direct links to these recordings.
What a fantastic first week of school at TBI. It was great to meet you and your students, I hope you all enjoyed our picnic, bake sale and official opening of school last Sunday.
On Sunday we had a great discussion about tzedakah and how it comes from the Hebrew shoresh (root) [צדק]. Another important Hebrew word which comes from this root is tzedek or justice. Continue reading
My name is Marla Aviva Bentley and I am thrilled to welcome you to 6th grade at Temple Beth Israel. This is my 6th year teaching at TBI. In addition to being your teacher, I am also the temple Music Director. I have two children, Hannah Jane (2nd grade) and Jaret (Kindergarten), and my husband of twelve years is Newell. We live in Deerfield with our dogs, Duke and King. Continue reading