Year 4 - Religious education
Jerusalem: the site of the Jewish temple
Pilgrimage: why might some people visit Jerusalem, Karbala or Makkah?
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Unit Summary
Pupils will analyse why Jerusalem is a sacred place for many Jews, Christians and Muslims. From this they will explain what the experience of visiting sacred places might mean. Investigating case studies of Makkah and the Shi'a shrine of Karbala will deepen their sense of diversity in Islam.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to understand how Jerusalem is a sacred place for Jews.
Key Notes
- Jerusalem is a place of pilgrimage for Jews, Christians and Muslims.
- The Western Wall is the only remaining part of the Temple at Jerusalem.
- Some Jews have their Bar or Bat Mitzvah at the Western Wall.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Western Wall: the last remaining wall of Herod's Temple
- temple: a building for religious worship, such as the Temple in Jerusalem
- tefillin: black leather boxes containing Torah verses
- bar mitzvah: a coming of age ceremony for Jewish boys. Girls may have a bat mitzvah.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Jerusalem is only a place of pilgrimage for Jews.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Jerusalem is a place of pilgrimage for Jews, Christians and Muslims. The Western Wall is the only remaining part of the Temple at Jerusalem.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'Western Wall'
the last remaining wall of Herod's Temple.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Jerusalem is only a place of pilgrimage for Jews. Correction: Jews, Christians and Muslims go on pilgrimage to Jerusalem.
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