Year 3 - Religious education
The deeper meaning of the Exodus story
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 why the story of the Exodus is important to most Jews.
Key Notes
- The story of the Exodus is one of the most important in Jewish history.
- Most Jews retell the story every year.
- The Exodus story has a deeper meaning of freedom and liberation.
- Many Jews who are not religious see this story as important.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Exodus: the departure of the Hebrews from Egypt; the second book in the Torah
- descendants: people related to you who live after you
- ancestors: people related to you who lived before you
- freedom: being able to act, speak, and think as you wish
- liberation: being set free
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- The Exodus story is seen as a story about distant ancestors.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
The story of the Exodus is one of the most important in Jewish history. Most Jews retell the story every year.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'Exodus'
the departure of the Hebrews from Egypt; the second book in the Torah.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: The Exodus story is seen as a story about distant ancestors. Correction: For many modern Jews, this story continues to be meaningful to their lives and identity today.
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