The deeper meaning of the Exodus story

Religious education

The Jewish people and the covenant

Moses and the Exodus

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Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.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

Jews believe Moses led the Hebrew people towards the promised ...

Who were the Hebrews in the Exodus story?

False – it is still meaningful to many Jews today.

The Exodus story is only about distant ancestors.

he kept them in slavery and made them work hard

What did Pharaoh do to the Hebrew people in Egypt?

God spoke to Moses from a burning {{}} and gave him a special mission.

Aaron – he helped Moses speak to Pharaoh

Joseph – he led the people across the Red Sea

Who was Moses’ brother and what did he do?

Why did the Hebrews put lamb’s blood on their doors?

The deeper meaning of the Exodus story

Lesson outcome

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