a special meal Jews eat during Pesach. It follows a set order, telling the story of how the Hebrews left Egypt

something that represents a bigger idea or story

The Seder meal

Religious education

The Jewish people and the covenant

Moses and the Exodus

The deeper meaning of the Exodus story

Preparing for Pesach

Celebrating Pesach in Britain today

In this unit pupils will investigtate the concept of covenant through a depth study of Pesach (Passover). They will revisit the story of Abraham before learning the Exodus narrative. They will how Pesach is the most significant Jewish festival and what has changed and what has stayed the same.

Pesach: How do Jews remember God's covenant?

to symbolise the tears of enslaved ancestors

Why do Jewish families dip parsley in salty water at the Seder?

What does the bone on the Seder plate represent?

The roasted {{}} on the Seder plate shows hope and new life.

False - there is a set order to help tell the story clearly.

False - the order changes every year based on tradition.

True - the Seder can be done in any order.

The order of the Seder doesn’t actually matter.

Who was chosen by God to lead the Hebrews out of Egypt?

Why do Jewish families use special dishes during Pesach?

What is the spice box used for during Pesach?

The Seder meal

Lesson outcome