Judaism and the Jewish Community
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| You may like to use this resource in conjunction with one of our JOES Boxes of items such as a kiddush cup, shofar, Pesach seder plate, and tallit, that can be used to stimulate interest about Judaism and understanding of the Jewish way of life. For more information contact education@scojec.org, and contact your local Education Authority to borrow a box. |
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Introduction |
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Top tips for teaching about Judaism |
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Note about language and spelling |
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Historical introduction – who are the Jewish people? |
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The story of Abraham |
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The Jerusalem Temples |
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The basic sources and beliefs of Judaism |
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Suggested discussion questions and activities |
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Being Jewish |
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What do Jewish people look like? |
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Groups within Judaism |
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Religious and cultural dress |
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The Festivals |
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The Jewish calendar |
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Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur |
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Sukkot |
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Chanukah |
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Pesach |
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Shavuot |
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Milestones |
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Baby to bar / bat mitzvah |
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Getting married |
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The end of life |
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Daily Life |
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Torah and Synagoge |
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Keeping kosher |
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Shabbat |
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Israel |
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Appendices |
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Cross-curricular activity ideas for teaching about Judaism |
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Glossary of common terms |
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