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The Jewish festival of Sukkot

I can explain how the Jewish festival of Sukkot celebrates the natural world.

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The Jewish festival of Sukkot

I can explain how the Jewish festival of Sukkot celebrates the natural world.

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Key learning points

  1. The Jewish festival of Sukkot recalls the time when God looked after the people as they wandered in the desert.
  2. Some Jews build a temporary shelter (sukkah) built of natural components. Meals may be eaten there.
  3. The sukkah reminds Jews of their dependence on God.
  4. Sukkot is a joyous festival that involves celebration and thanks for the earth.

Keywords

  • Sukkot - Jewish festival that recalls the time when the people wandered in the desert and were cared for by God

  • Sukkah - a temporary shelter made of natural materials in the festival of Sukkot

  • Exodus - the escape of the Jewish people from slavery in Egypt

Common misconception

Jewish festivals are always celebrated in the synagogue.

Sukkot is celebrated in the garden.


To help you plan your year 2 religious education lesson on: The Jewish festival of Sukkot, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...

Make a sukkah or den in the school grounds or make small shelters from craft materials, lego etc. There are lots of craft ideas online.
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4 Questions

Q1.
What is a harvest?
being thankful
a big feast
Correct answer: gathering in crops that are ripe and ready
Q2.
Where is Harvest celebrated?
only in Poland
only in the UK
Correct answer: all over the world
Q3.
Many Christians in the UK celebrate harvest festival by decorating the church with ...
Correct answer: food and flowers
cake and balloons
sweets
Q4.
Christians show stewardship by ...
Correct answer: caring for the earth
eating lots of food
singing and praying

4 Questions

Q1.
The Jewish festival that recalls the time when the people wandered in the desert and were cared for by God is called ...
Exodus
Correct answer: Sukkot
Harvest
Q2.
The sukkah is decorated with ...
cake and sweets
Correct answer: flowers, fruit and leaves
ribbons and fairy lights
Q3.
At Sukkot, Jews remember the story of ...
Correct answer: Moses
Noah
Jesus
Q4.
What does Sukkot teach people?
how to build houses
how to cook big meals
Correct answer: to be thankful for what they have and to trust in God