Jewish Values 1
It is your week to feed the class fish and organize the classroom supplies. Even though you would rather play, you complete your jobs because people are counting on you. This Jewish value teaches us about responsibility and doing our part.
Achrayut
After your teacher spends extra time helping you understand a math problem, you thank them and tell them how much you appreciate their help. This Jewish value reminds us to notice the good things others do for us and show gratitude.
Hakarat Hatov
This holiday is when we eat sufganiyot and latkes
Hanukkah
During Passover, what food do we eat instead of bread?
Matzah
The Torah teaches a total number of commandments (mitzvot). How many commandments are in the Torah?
613
A group of kids is teasing another student during recess. Even though you feel nervous, you stand up for the student and tell the others to stop because it is the right thing to do. This Jewish value is about courage, inner strength, and doing what is right even when it is hard.
Gevurah
During recess, someone is being left out of a game. You remember that everyone deserves kindness and inclusion, so you invite them to play with you.
B’tzelem Elohim
When we tell the story of this holiday, we boo when a specific name is said.
Purim
On Rosh Hashanah, what foods do we eat to symbolize hopes for a sweet new year?
Apples dipped in honey
God sent a series of punishments to Egypt to help the Israelites go free. Name 3 of the 10 Plagues.
Blood, Frogs, Lice, Wild Animals, Livestock Disease, Boils, Hail, Locusts, Darkness, or Death of the firstborn
Your class notices that the playground is messy after recess. Everyone works together to pick up trash, recycle bottles, and make the area cleaner for everyone who uses it. This Jewish value teaches us that we should help fix problems and make the world a better place.
Tikkun Olam
After saying something hurtful to your sibling, you apologize and work hard to be kinder the next day.
Teshuvah
We celebrate this holiday by eating outside in a hut that is open on one side.
Sukkot
At the Passover Seder, a special plate is used with symbolic foods that tell the story of the holiday. Name TWO items you might find on a Seder plate.
Maror (bitter herbs), Charoset, Karpas, Zeroa (shank bone), or Egg?
What football team do I root for?
Your class gets a new student who feels nervous and left out on the first day of school. You invite them to sit with you at lunch and help them feel welcome because Judaism teaches that every person is important, valuable, and deserves kindness and respect.
B’tzelem Elohim
Your class collects canned food and warm clothes for families who need help during the winter. You are helping improve the lives of others and make your community stronger.
Tikkun Olam
This holiday is how we celebrate finishing reading the torah each year.
Simcha Torah
When you buy packaged food, there are special symbols that tell you the food is kosher. Write down one symbol you might see that means the food is kosher.
OU, K, OK, or Star-K
The Ten Commandments are important rules given to guide how people should treat God and each other. Name 5 of the 10 Commandments.
Put God first, no fake gods, respect God’s name, keep Shabbat (day of rest), honor your parents, don’t kill, be faithful, don’t steal, don’t lie, and don’t be jealous?
You accidentally break your friend’s pencil box during class. Instead of hiding it, you tell the truth, apologize, and offer to help replace it. This Jewish value teaches us to admit mistakes, make things right, and try to do better in the future.
Teshuvah
You make sure to eat healthy meals, drink water, get enough sleep, wash your hands, and exercise so your body stays strong and healthy. Judaism teaches that taking care of our bodies is important because our bodies are gifts.
sh’mirat haguf
This holiday is Israel’s Memorial Day. In Israel, a siren is sounded, and everyone stops what they are doing to commemorate all of the lives lost.
Yom HaZikaron
What food do we eat on Yom Kippur?
TRICK QUESTION!
We fast on Yom Kippur, so we don't eat anything.
How old am I?
22