Independent Study for Sukkot Introduction Every year we sit in the sukkah. But why? This short lesson gives students an opportunity to explore why we sit in the sukkah and what it symbolizes. The sourcesheet includes classical texts in Hebrew and the worksheet (and...
40 minutes Grades:5-8 Lesson Plan In this lesson, students will analyze the relationships and emotions in the Chana story by reenacting the scene in either skit or pantomime form. Lesson objectives The student will be able to: Describe Elkana and his family (1:1-2)....
40 minutes Grades:5-8 Lesson Plan Lesson objectives The student will be able to: Outline the story of perek aleph (review from Lesson 1). Describe Chana’s prayer of thanks to God (2:1-10). Express the deep sadness and subsequent joy of Chana. Identify the main themes...
40 minutes Grades:5-8 Lesson Plan Introduction This unit is a Multiple Intelligence unit on Samuel I 1-2:11. The unit utilizes the following intelligences: Linguistic, Interpersonal, and Bodily-Kinesthetic. Lesson objectives The student will be able to: Describe...
This lesson contains a review test for assessment purposes. Introduction Some teachers may wish to include a review test for assessment purposes, either at the end of the unit of work, or in the middle of it, or both. Another alternative is to use these questions for...
50 minutes Grades:7-8 Lesson Plan In this lesson students will explore Birkat HaMazon in the context of Jewish ritual and law by studying the Kitzur Shulhan Arukh (in Hebrew or in English). Students will learn about the laws and customs of this liturgy and compare...
50 minutes Grades:7-8 Lesson Plan In this lesson, Birkat Hamazon will be used as a springboard to other Jewish texts. Students will study and analyze the biblical sources found in Birkat Hamazon. Lesson objectives The student will be able to: Identify the Biblical...
50 minutes Grades:7-8 Lesson Plan In this lesson, students will explore different approaches towards mitzvot and apply them to Birkat HaMazon. The concept, role, and purpose of the mitzvot will be examined. Lesson objectives The student will be able to: Explain in...
50 minutes Grades:7-8 Lesson Plan In this lesson, students will examine Birkat Hamazon as an inspiration for caring for the environment. Students will will study sources pertaining to Judaism’s approach to environmental ethics. Lesson objectives Content Students will...
50 minutes. Grades:7-8 Lesson Plan In this lesson, students will learn about the Temple and the role that Birkat Hamazon plays in mourning and coping with its loss. Introduction Students will focus on the third paragraph of Birkat HaMazon, and place Birkat...
