a festival that commemorates the saving of the ancient Jewish community in Persia

How Jews mark Purim today

Religious education

Rosh Hashanah: diverse Jewish celebrations

Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur

The story of Esther and Haman

The story of Hanukkah

Hanukkah and Jewish identity today

In this unit pupils will study three Jewish festivals and the stories connected to them: Rosh Hashanah, Purim and Chanukah. They will make links between the stories of Esther and Judas Maccabee and the continuing survival of Jews. They will examine diversity within these festivals.

Jews: how does remembering maintain Jewish identity?

When the story of Esther is read at the synagogue, which part is the loudest?

God's power to save them and overcome evil.

The festival of Purim reminds Jews of ...

When are triangular pastries (hamantaschen) eaten?

a festival to mark the beginning of the Jewish New Year.

a festival that commemorates the saving of the ancient Jewish community.

a ram’s horn that is blown like a trumpet.

The qualities and characteristics of a person or group is ...

a huge event with lots of fireworks and street parties

What foods are eaten to symbolise a sweet new year?

At Rosh Hashanah Jews may use the Hebrew greeting ...

How Jews mark Purim today

Lesson outcome