The requirements that follow are subdivided into six categories: Jewish names, holidays, terms, symbols and objects, community helpers, and heroes.
They were arrived at with several considerations in mind. A broad-based "curriculum" of Jewish life should include these elements. In addition, they should be sufficiently simple for first-graders to manage and should appeal to youngsters of diverse interests.
As for the research aspect. needed resource materials should be readily available either in the library of a local synagogue, Jewish school or university, or in the private collection of a rabbi, Jewish educator. or Jewish community worker. Where none of these resources exists locally, it is recommended that one or two of the standard books on Jewish crafts, songs, holidays, etc., mentioned later in this guide be purchased.
Virtually all of the requirements should lend themselves to fulfillment at home with the active assistance of a parent.
The total assignment should be completed within 9 months.
