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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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Application of Jewish teaching to abortion and euthanasia.

Equipment

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
Correct answer: Hosting big birthday parties
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?
Correct answer: 10% of their income
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:
Correct answer: All humans should be treated with respect and dignity
Humans are equal to God
Humans helped God create the world in 6 days
Q4.
Tzedaka means:
Fixing the world
Correct answer: Giving charity
Observing Shabbat
Q5.
Visiting the sick can be considered an act of:
Correct answer: Chesed
Shabbat
Tanankh

5 Questions

Q1.
True or False: Many Jewish people believe that humans were created in the image of God.
False
Correct answer: True
Q2.
True or false: All Jewish people believe that abortion is not allowed.
Correct answer: False
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
Correct answer: The idea that life is sacred and should then be protected and respected
Q4.
The term 'pikuach nefesh' refers to::
The belief that God created humans
The belief that God created the world and everything in it
Correct answer: The belief that sanctity of life should be one of the main guiding factors in Jewish moral decision making.
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
Correct answer: Speeding up another person's death is akin to killing them