Year 5 - Religious education
Rosh Hashanah: diverse Jewish celebrations
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 different ways Rosh Hashanah is celebrated and the symbolism of some traditions.
Key Notes
- Rosh Hashanah marks the beginning of the Jewish new year.
- Customs and celebrations associated with Rosh Hashanah vary among Jewish communities.
- Sweet foods, such apples and pomegranates, are eaten during Rosh Hashanah symbolising a sweet new year.
- We can use data and interviews to understand Rosh Hashanah better.
Vocabulary To Learn
- challah: sweet bread baked in a circular shape eaten at Rosh Hashanah
- Shana Tovah: traditional greeting used at Rosh Hashanah
- Rosh Hashanah: festival to mark the begining of the Jewish New Year
- resolution: a firm decision to do or not do something
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- All Jews celebrate Rosh Hashanah in the same way.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Rosh Hashanah marks the beginning of the Jewish new year. Customs and celebrations associated with Rosh Hashanah vary among Jewish communities.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'challah'
sweet bread baked in a circular shape eaten at Rosh Hashanah.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: All Jews celebrate Rosh Hashanah in the same way. Correction: Jews come from different backgrounds and have different cultural traditions which are marked at Rosh Hashanah.
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