Students discover why the argument between God and Yonah is relevant to Yom Kippur.
Yom Kippur (Sefer Yonah) Part 3
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Yom Kippur (Sefer Yonah) Part 2
Students finish reading Sefer Yonah and learn why Yonah was so uncomfortable carrying out God's mission.
Yom Kippur (Sefer Yonah) Part 1
In this lesson, students read chapter one of Sefer Yonah and are introduced to the conflict between Yonah and God.
Sukkot: The Land of Israel and Rain
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.
Shavuot: The Shnei Luchot HaBrit
Students explore a theory regarding the division of the Commandments onto two tablets. Follow the instructions in bold below to adapt this lesson for a virtual classroom.
Megillat Esther: Repairing Sha’ul’s Mistake
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.
Haggadah Shel Pesach: The Fifth Son
Students delve into their Jewish identity and their relationship to the land of Israel through the study of the Haggadah.
Yom Kippur Tefillah: A Discussion Guide
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.
Independent Study for Sukkot
Questions and answers for independent study about the mitzvah of sitting in the sukkah.
Haggadah Pesach (Unit 4)
This unit was designed to help students learn more about the Haggadah and how to actively participate in the Pesach Seder. The unit uses "A Different Night: The Family Participation Haggadah" as the central text. This lesson focuses on slavery and freedom.