60 minutes Grades:9-12 Lesson Plan Students are introduced to the concept of "Tikkun Olam" and study several Jewish sources. They arrive at a working definition of the term chesed. Introduction The central goal of this unit is to explore and analyze the Jewish...
60 Minutes Grades:7-8 Lesson Plan The story of Chanukah includes the victory of the Maccabees against the Greek armies, and the oil in the menorah burning for eight days instead of one. We usually call these events “miracles”. But what are miracles? In this lesson, we...
Flexible Grades:7-12 Lesson Plan Students research their family history, beginning with the question: "I am here now, how did I arrive in this particular place?" Students interview family members. Introduction In this lesson students research their family history,...
50 minutes Grades:7-8 Lesson Plan In this lesson, students will analyze Birkat HaMazon as a prayer and then as a blessing. Introduction The students will be introduced to the concept, role, purpose, and value of prayer, and examine Birkat HaMazon as a prayer text....
This lesson introduces students to the unit and encourages them to consider the purpose of Birkat HaMazon. They will then compose their own version of the prayer.
50 minutes Grades:5-6 Lesson Plan Students are introduced to Sefer Yehoshua, perek zayin by dividing the text into sections. Introduction This unit includes a suggested outline for five lessons with some pedagogic and methodological ideas, and a detailed lesson plan...
40 minutes Grades: 6-8 Lesson Plan Students study Bamidbar 1-2 in-depth before completing a creative project of their own choosing. Projects are then presented to the class. LESSON OBJECTIVES Listed below are some suggested objectives. The number and specific...
40 minutes Grades:4-6 Lesson Plan Students learn about maps and directions and apply that knowledge to a Biblical text. Introduction This is a general lesson on directions and can be linked to many texts. You may wish to incorporate this lesson with the Biblical text...
50 minutes Grades:4-8 Activity Introduction The exodus from Egypt reads like a dramatic tale: we have key players—Moshe, Aaron, and Pharaoh; tragedy—harsh slavery, horrific plagues, and eventual deliverance; and a vivid backdrop—the Nile River. This lesson is intended...
60 minutes plus presentations Grades:3-5, 6-8, and 9-12 Lesson Plan In this lesson, students analyze sections of perek bet of Megillat Esther in groups and then create a related skit, drama pantomime, or an illustrated scene. Follow the notes below to adapt this...
