Year 7
Valuing Human Life
In this lesson, we will cover discussions about abortion and euthanasia. We will explore the application of Jewish teaching to abortion and euthanasia.
Year 7
Valuing Human Life
In this lesson, we will cover discussions about abortion and euthanasia. We will explore the application of Jewish teaching to abortion and euthanasia.
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- Application of Jewish teaching to abortion and euthanasia.
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You will need two different coloured pens: black or blue and another coloured pen, such as green or red.
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5 Questions
Q1.
Which is NOT an example of following in the ways of God according to most Jewish people?
Comforting for those who are mourning
Providing food and clothing to those in need
Visiting and caring for those who are ill
Q2.
According to the Torah, how much should a Jewish person give to charity?
2.5% of their savings
50% of their income
As much as they want
Q3.
'And God created humans in God’s own image…' can teach:
Humans are equal to God
Humans helped God create the world in 6 days
Q4.
Tzedaka means:
Fixing the world
Observing Shabbat
Q5.
Visiting the sick can be considered an act of:
Shabbat
Tanankh
5 Questions
Q1.
True or False: Many Jewish people believe that humans were created in the image of God.
False
Q2.
True or false: All Jewish people believe that abortion is not allowed.
True
Q3.
The idea of 'sanctity of life' means:
The idea humans were created by God on the 6th day
The idea that humans should live their lives in whatever ways they want
Q4.
The term 'pikuach nefesh' refers to::
The belief that God created humans
The belief that God created the world and everything in it
Q5.
Our Rabbis taught.. ‘One who closes a person when their soul is departing - it is as they spilled blood.’ An analogy: if someone comes and puts their finger on the flame of a candle that is burning out, it immediately goes out. This passage from TB Shabbat teaches that:
One should help a person die if that is what they wish
One should not extinguish candles