The Hardening of Pharaoh's Heart
(1 vote, average 2.00 out of 5)
Wednesday, 03 March 2010 00:00

Authors: www.lookstein.org

Age Group: 14-16, 16-18, 18+

Format: Lesson Plan

Description: The hardening of Pharaoh’s heart troubles many commentators. Some commentators address this theological problem by explaining that Pharaoh deserved to lose his free will (e.g. Ramban). Others answer by explaining the text in a literal manner (e.g.Sforno), that the term “hardening of the heart” does not denote a loss of free will. In this lesson, students examine four different approaches to this problem. This lesson deals with the text that describes the Ten Plagues (i.e. Exodus/Shemot 7:14-11), which covers most of Parshiot Va’era and Bo. 

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What does “Mitzvah” mean?
(5 votes, average 4.00 out of 5)
Wednesday, 08 July 2009 13:40

Authors: Matt Plen and Eloise Gluckman

Age Group: 7 to 11

Format: Lesson Plan

Description: Through discussing ways to resolve personal dilemmas and conflict situations, pupils explore the importance of rules, learn that mitzvah means commandment, and understand the ten commandments as the foundation of the Jewish system of rules.

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Torah Text Trail
(6 votes, average 4.33 out of 5)
Wednesday, 08 July 2009 13:28

Authors: Matt Plen and Eloise Gluckman

Age Group: 11 to 14

Format: Lesson Plan

Description: Students explore the wider meaning of ‘Torah’ by studying classical, medieval and modern midrashim on the story of  Mount Sinai, and become active participants in the chain of tradition by creating their own responses to this text.

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