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Year 2 - Religious education

The Jewish festival of Sukkot

Festivals: How do they celebrate the natural world?

Unit Summary

In this unit pupils will investigate how Christians and Jews celebrate the natural world. They will examine case studies that to understand that there may be similarities and differences around the world. They will examine the concept of stewardship in Christianity and Jewish idea of tikkun olam.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to explain how the Jewish festival of Sukkot celebrates the natural world.

Key Notes

  • The Jewish festival of Sukkot recalls the time when God looked after the people as they wandered in the desert.
  • Some Jews build a temporary shelter (sukkah) built of natural components. Meals may be eaten there.
  • The sukkah reminds Jews of their dependence on God.
  • Sukkot is a joyous festival that involves celebration and thanks for the earth.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • Sukkot: Jewish festival that recalls the time when the people wandered in the desert and were cared for by God
  • sukkah: a temporary shelter made of natural materials in the festival of Sukkot
  • Exodus: the escape of the Jewish people from slavery in Egypt

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Jewish festivals are always celebrated in the synagogue.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain the lesson in two key points.

The Jewish festival of Sukkot recalls the time when God looked after the people as they wandered in the desert. Some Jews build a temporary shelter (sukkah) built of natural components. Meals may be eaten there.

2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'Sukkot'

Jewish festival that recalls the time when the people wandered in the desert and were cared for by God.

3. Correct this common mistake.

Mistake: Jewish festivals are always celebrated in the synagogue. Correction: Sukkot is celebrated in the garden.

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