a special Jewish festival that happens every spring. It remembers the time when the Jews were freed from slavery in Egypt a long time ago

a special meal that Jewish families have at the beginning of Pesach

foods made with yeast or things that rise, like bread or cake

Preparing for Pesach

Religious education

The Jewish people and the covenant

Moses and the Exodus

The deeper meaning of the Exodus story

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?

The Prophet {{}} helped lead the Hebrews out of Egypt.

a spring festival remembering freedom from Egypt

They use clean dishes kept only for Pesach.

They cook all their food the night before.

How do many Jewish families prepare for the Seder meal during Pesach?

False – it only mattered to people in ancient times.

False – it is no longer practised by modern Jews.

True – it is still an important part of Jewish life today.

Pesach is celebrated today by Jewish families all over the world.

people in your family who lived before you

The Hebrews were led out of slavery to become ...

When do Jews tell the Exodus story every year?

True – it is only useful for studying history.

False – it is still important to many Jews today.

The Exodus story is only about distant ancestors.

Preparing for Pesach

Lesson outcome