Students learn about maps and directions and apply that knowledge to a Biblical text.
Kivunim: Maps and Directions in Tanakh
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Breaking News from “The Egypt Times”
Students write newspaper articles describing key events that took place in the exodus of Egypt, using newspaper headlines given.
Using Multiple Intelligences to Teach Megillat Esther
In this lesson, students analyze sections of chapter 2 of Megillat Esther in groups and then write a related skit, drama pantomime or illustrate a scene.
Interviews with Characters from the Purim Story
Prepare to Escape! The Survival of Lot
Students learn the story of Lot leaving Sdom (Bereshit 19:15-22) by playing a matching game.
Are There Camels in Canaan?
A study of the first verse in Parashat Lekh Lekha, to help gain an understanding of the spiritual and physical environment that surrounded Avraham. Click here.
What’s On The Seder Plate?
Designed for kindergarten, this lesson can also be used for first grade. Students learn to identify the items on the seder plate and discuss their symbolism. This webquest was designed by Linda Kagan as part of the J-WIT program sponsored in part by the Lookstein...
The Yerusha, Part 2
Two-lesson unit on Bereshit 15: 1-8. Students learn about God's promise to grant Avram a child. Intensive text-study. Includes worksheets.
The Yerusha, Part 1
Two-lesson unit on Bereshit 15: 1-8. Students learn about God's promise to grant Avram a child. Intensive text-study. Includes worksheets.
Milchemet Hamelachim, Part 4
Four-lesson unit on Bereshit 14: 1-24. Students participate in multiple intelligences exercises in order to understand the battle of the kings. Includes worksheets.