Grades 9-12 Holidays 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. 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. 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. Parshat Va'era: The Hardening of Pharoh's Heart 1 Students read and analyze four different interpretations of the hardening of Pharaoh's heart. 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. Haggadah Shel Pesach: The Fifth Son 1 Students delve into their Jewish identity and their relationship to the land of Israel through the study of the Haggadah. Megillat Esther: Repairing Sha'ul's Mistake 1 Students trace back Mordechai's and Haman's ancestry and see that the battle of Megillat Esther mirrors the battle fought by their ancestors. Students learn how to use a concordance. Shavuot: The Shnei Luchot HaBrit 1 Students explore a theory regarding the division of the Commandments onto two tablets. Sukkot: The Land of Israel and Rain 1 Students learn about the importance of rain for The Land of Israel and examine the reasons for saying mashiv haruach umorid hageshem beginning on Sukkot. The Kohen Training Center This webquest is designed to introduce students to the key ideas found in chapter 16 in VaYikra (Leviticus). This chapter describes the avodah (service) that was performed by the Kohen Gadol (High Priest) in the Bais HaMikdash (Temple) on Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement). The aavodah was the most significant component of the holiest day on the Jewish calendar. Through its successful completion, the Kohen Gadol achieved atonement for the entire Jewish nation. Yom Kippur (Sefer Yonah) 1 In this lesson, students read chapter one of Sefer Yonah and are introduced to the conflict between Yonah and God. Yom Kippur (Sefer Yonah)  2 Students finish reading Sefer Yonah and learn why Yonah was so uncomfortable carrying out God's mission. Yom Kippur (Sefer Yonah)  3 Students discover why the argument between God and Yonah is relevant to Yom Kippur. 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.