Preparing for Pesach
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain how and why different Jews prepare for Pesach.
Key learning points
- Pesach is an annual festival that commemorates the story of the Exodus.
- Many Jews will prepare for Pesach by cleaning their houses to remove products with yeast.
- This is done to remember Hebrews leaving Egypt quickly and eating unleavened bread.
- Many Jews will use separate plates and cutlery for Pesach. Jewish children may learn the four questions for the seder.
Keywords
Pesach - a Jewish festival that remembers the time when the Jews were freed from slavery in Egypt a long time ago
Seder - a meal that Jewish families have at the beginning of Pesach
Chametz - foods made with yeast or things that rise, like bread or cake
Common misconception
Pesach is only for Jewish people in the past.
Pesach is still celebrated today by Jewish families all over the world.
Teacher tip
Retell the story of the Exodus in a simple, dramatic way. Show pictures or items from the seder table which pupils can touch or handle. Listen to a Pesach song (like Six13 - Seder Crew (a "Shape of You" adaptation for Passover) related to the festival.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What does the word “ancestor” mean?
Q2.The Hebrews were led out of slavery to become ...
Q3.When do Jews tell the Exodus story every year?
Q4.The Exodus story is only about distant ancestors.
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.The Prophet helped lead the Hebrews out of Egypt.
Q2.What is Pesach?
Q3.How do many Jewish families prepare for the seder meal during Pesach?
Q4.Pesach is celebrated today by Jewish families all over the world.
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