Moses and the Exodus

Religious education

The Jewish people and the covenant

The deeper meaning of the Exodus story

Preparing for Pesach

The Seder meal

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?

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction of scary, confusing or unsettling events or characters placed in danger, including creation of a scary atmosphere through the use of music and sound.

Depiction or discussion of upsetting content

The Hebrews marked their doors with the blood of a {{}} so that God would pass over their homes.

the sea parted so the Hebrews could escape

What happened when Moses stretched out his staff over the sea?

False – Jews still remember and celebrate it today.

False – it’s only found in Christian stories.

The story of Moses is too old to matter today.

It marked the start of God’s special relationship with the Jewish people.

What does the Torah say about God’s covenant with Abraham?

What did God promise Abraham in the covenant?

Abraham’s descendant Joseph ended up living in {{}}, far from the promised land.

Moses and the Exodus

Lesson outcome

Content guidance