The Teivah🚢
What material covered the teivah to make it waterproof?
Pitch/Tar
What was probably Noach's biggest responsibility once everyone was inside the teivah?
Caring for and feeding the animals
Why did Hashem bring the flood?
People were behaving badly and filling the world with wrongdoing
Why did Noach send out birds after the flood?
To learn whether the land was dry
What made Noach different from the people around him?
He continued to follow Hashem and do what was right
What might have happened if Noach had decided to change some of Hashem's instructions?
The teivah might not have worked properly
Why would teamwork have been important on the teivah?
One person could not care for all the animals alone
Why is the flood often viewed as more than just a weather event?
It was a response to people's behavior and choices
Why was the olive branch important?
It showed that life was returning
Also, olive branches represent peace, reconciliation, hope, and renewal
Why can it be difficult to be like Noach?
Doing the right thing is hard when others are not making good choices
Noach spent many years building the teivah. What character trait did this require?
Perseverance, patience, dedication, or faith
What challenge do you think would have been hardest for Noach's family during the flood?
crowded conditions, feeding animals, waiting, uncertainty, etc.
How does the flood show that choices have consequences?
People's actions affected the entire world
What does the dove symbolize in the story?
Hope, peace, and renewal
How can a student today "be like Noach" at our school?
Stand up for what is right, include others, follow rules, etc.
Why did Hashem have Noach build the teivah publicly?
To give people an opportunity to notice, ask questions, and change their behavior
Why do you think Hashem wanted both people and animals saved?
To allow life to continue after the flood
What lesson about responsibility can be learned from the generation of the flood?
Our actions affect others and the world around us
Why didn't Hashem simply tell Noach the flood was over?
Noach needed to observe signs and exercise patience
Why do you think Hashem chose a rainbow as the sign of the covenant?
It appears after storms and symbolizes hope and peace
How is building the teivah similar to doing the right thing when others disagree with you?
Both require courage, trust, and standing up for what is right
What leadership qualities did Noach demonstrate during life on the teivah?
Responsibility, patience, faith, organization, care for others
Why do you think the Torah spends so much time describing the flood?
To teach important lessons about behavior and responsibility
What message did the olive leaf give to people starting over after the flood?
That there was hope and a new beginning
Which do you think is the most important lesson of Noach's story and why?
Making the right choice is not always easy