Grades 7-8 Holidays Yom Kippur Davening: A Discussion Guide 1 Moshe Goodman's guide explores common feelings that are felt by children (and adults) during Yom Kippur davening in an open and non-judgmental way. Feelings include: boredom, confidence, guilt, happiness, nervousness, and sadness. Miracles 1 The story of Chanukah includes the victory of the Maccabees against the Greek armies, and the oil in the menorah burning eight days instead of one. We usually call these event “miracles”. But what are miracles? In this lesson, we will explore the Jewish perspective on miracles and compare it to the general societal approach, using the rock song "The Miracle" by Queen. Online Scavenger Hunt for Chanukah In this online scavenger hunt, students learn about the Chanukah story and customs. Online scavenger hunts are inquiry-oriented activities in which students access information from the Internet. Students search a list of prepared websites to answer a number of questions on a topic. You will need to print the "hunt" and make sure your students have Internet access. A (Purim) Feast for the Mind Students research Megillat Esther and Ancient Persia in order to plan and hold a dinner party for the heroes and villains of the Purim story. Interviews with Characters from the Purim Story 1 Students research a specific character in Megillat Esther, and then assume the role of interviewer and responder as they compose a question-and-answer interview with that person. Parshat Va'era: The Hardening of Pharoh's Heart 1 Students read and analyze four different interpretations of the hardening of Pharaoh's heart. Breaking News from ‘The Egypt Times’ 1 Students write newspaper articles describing key events that took place in the exodus of Egypt, using newspaper headlines given. Haggadah Pesach Unit 1 This unit was designed to help students learn more about the Haggadah and how to actively participate in the Pesach Seder. The unit uses "A Different Night: The Family Participation Haggadah" as the central text. Haggadah Pesach Unit  2 This unit was designed to help students learn more about the Haggadah and how to actively participate in the Pesach Seder. The unit uses "A Different Night: The Family Participation Haggadah" as the central text. This lesson deals with the four children. Haggadah Pesach Unit  3 This unit was designed to help students learn more about the Haggadah and how to actively participate in the Pesach Seder. The unit uses "A Different Night: The Family Participation Haggadah" as the central text. This lesson focuses the four questions, and its historic content in the mishna. Yom Ha'atzmaut 1 Students examine Biblical and Talmudical texts that imply that the modern settlement of the Land of Israel and the establishment of the State of Israel were part of a divinely ordained plan to begin the redemption of the Jewish people. A Webquest about Yom Yerushalayim Junior high and high school students take on roles and research the Six Day War. Roles include: historian, philosopher, military commander, reporter and architect. Rosh Chodesh Brochure Based on the halachot in Masechet Rosh Hashana and Hilchot Kiddush Hachodesh of the Rambam, this brochure calls upon Jews who see the new moon to testify at the High Court in Jerusalem. In Hebrew. Written by Shalom Berger and Tzvi Harris. Haggadah Pesach Unit  4 This unit was designed to help students learn more about the Haggadah and how to actively participate in the Pesach Seder. The unit uses "A Different Night: The Family Participation Haggadah" as the central text. This lesson focuses on slavery and freedom. Teshuva: A Discussion Guide 1 This discussion guide explores the Jewish approach to repentance, drawing on Rambam’s Hilchot Teshuvah. Included are hands-on activities for younger and older students that deal with guilt and apology. Have you written or seen a WebQuest or lesson plan that's at least as good as these? Fill out the short submission form and we'll look it over! Return to the Lookstein Lesson Plans page.