Year 5 - Religious education
Hanukkah and Jewish identity today
Jews: how does remembering maintain Jewish identity?
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will study three Jewish festivals and the stories connected to them: Rosh Hashanah, Purim and Chanukah. They will make links between the stories of Esther and Judas Maccabee and the continuing survival of Jews. They will examine diversity within these festivals.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to describe how traditions associated with Hanukkah support Jewish identity.
Key Notes
- Hannukah is celebrated by lighting the menorah each night.
- Special food, fried in oil, may be eaten such as doughnuts and latkes.
- Games are played such as dreidel and songs may be sung.
- Often gifts or money are given on each night.
Vocabulary To Learn
- hannukiah: a candlestick with nine branches, used at Hannukah
- dreidel: a four-sided spinning top, played during the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah
- latke: a type of potato pancake or fritter that is traditionally prepared to celebrate Hanukkah
- gelt: is money given as presents during the Jewish festival of Hanukkah
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- A menorah is just a decoration for a window.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Hannukah is celebrated by lighting the menorah each night. Special food, fried in oil, may be eaten such as doughnuts and latkes.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'hannukiah'
a candlestick with nine branches, used at Hannukah.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: A menorah is just a decoration for a window. Correction: A menorah has a deep significance for Jews.
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