Year 3 - Religious education
Celebrating Pesach in Britain today
Pesach: How do Jews remember God's covenant?
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will investigtate the concept of covenant through a depth study of Pesach (Passover). They will revisit the story of Abraham before learning the Exodus narrative. They will how Pesach is the most significant Jewish festival and what has changed and what has stayed the same.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain how and why some Jews have adapted the Seder meal.
Key Notes
- According to data, the majority of British Jews have a Seder meal.
- Many secular Jews also have a Seder meal.
- Some Jews have adapted the Seder for a vegan and vegetarian diet.
- Some Jews have adapted the Seder to better represent female Jewish voices.
Vocabulary To Learn
- data: information or facts we collect to help us understand something better
- Pesach: a Jewish festival that happens every spring. It remembers the time when the Jews were freed from slavery in Egypt
- Seder: a special meal Jews eat during Pesach
- adapted: changed or made different to fit new needs or ideas
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Only men take part in the Seder and that women don't have a role.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
According to data, the majority of British Jews have a Seder meal. Many secular Jews also have a Seder meal.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'data'
information or facts we collect to help us understand something better.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Only men take part in the Seder and that women don't have a role. Correction: Women are an important part of the Seder. Some families even change the Seder to include stories and voices of women, so everyone feels included.
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