Overview
The focus for this class is developing Jewish Identity. Through creative play, music, movement, and the arts, students will explore the Jewish Life, Shabbat, Holidays, will focus on Torah stories such as Creation, the Garden of Eden, and Hebrew as the language of the Jewish People. In the second half of the year, we will explore Bible Heroes such as Jacob and Joseph.
Additionally, we will explore the synagogue, the roles of the Rabbi and Cantor, and the symbols found within the synagogue. Activities such as card making, reading books, and technology, will aide our learning. Students will also begin to recognize appropriate
b’rachot (blessings) for the candles, wine, and challah.
Primary Content
• Jewish ritual objects
• Synagogue life
• Hebrew/Jewish vocabulary
• Basic Jewish ethics
• Jewish food
Key Questions
- What does it mean to be Jewish?
- Why are rituals and traditions important?
- What is the role of Hebrew in Judaism?
- What do our Jewish symbols represent?
- How is Shabbat celebrated at home and beyond (Shabbat around the world)?
Primary Materials
→ Handouts
→ Art supplies
→ The Shabbat Box by Leslie Simpson
→ Around the world in one Shabbat by Durga Yael Berghard
→ My Jewish Year, "Building..." Holiday Series
→ I Learn About God by Howard Bogot and Daniel B. Syme
Additional Resources
→ Tora Aura Individual leaflets
→ My Jewish Year
Technological Resources
→ Dojo
→ Aish.com
→ Pencilmadness.com
