In this lesson, students learn about the origin and practices of the Three Weeks as they emerged and evolved over time, explore how they differ between various Jewish groups, reflect on the challenges that the mourning practices of the Three Weeks present for them, and consider how to make this mourning period feel more personally meaningful and relevant.
In this lesson plan designed for both formal and informal educational settings, elementary school students define what a navi/prophet is, and understand Yirmiyahu’s role in helping Jews during the time of the destruction of the First Temple to make better choice
In this lesson, students identify the key historical events associated with the fast day of Shiva Asar B’Tammuz (the 17th of Tammuz), explain its place as a fast day on the Jewish calendar, and explore the role of sadness in Judaism and reflect on its spiritual and communal value.
These foreign language resources aim to help educators address this war in their classrooms and other educational environments and to provide educators with some tools to answer questions, lead discussions, and pray together for a positive resolution.
In this lesson, students will review the story of how Har Sinai was chosen to be mountain on which Bnei Yisrael received the Torah, and will analyze what lessons on humility we can learn from this story.
This lesson exposes students to how the Torah presents Shavuot, asks them to consider the agricultural basis and nature of Shavuot and its connection to Judaism, and considers how and why Shavuot evolved from a harvest festival to Zman Matan Torateinu (the time of the receiving of the Torah).
This collection of Megillat Shir HaShirim resources includes lesson plans, close reading questions, and more, for students of all ages.
This collection of Sefer Melachim resources includes lesson plans, close reading questions, and more, for students of all ages.
This collection of Megillat Kohelet resources includes lesson plans, close reading questions, and more, for students of all ages.
This collection of Megillat Eicha resources includes lesson plans, close reading questions, and more, for students of all ages.
