This is a lesson plan provided by the National Library of Israel.
To someone unfamiliar with the rituals that mark the festival of Sukkot; observing the meticulous inspection and selection of the Four Species (Arba Minim), binding them together, and then waving them in all directions appears very strange! What do these Four Species represent and why is so much attention paid to their every detail? In this lesson, learners will study Torah and Mishnaic texts and examine photographic sources, both of which will enhance their understanding of this mitzvah. Thought provoking discussion questions and engaging activities such as designing an infographic of the Arba Minim, are featured in this resource.
The learner will:
About the National Library and its educational materials:
The mission of the National Library of Israel is to provide a home for items of national, historic or cultural significance. Each of these primary sources serve as unique entry points into the collective memory of the people of Israel as well as the Jewish people worldwide. The education department at the library curates the collection of primary sources and uses them as windows into the past; to foster a deeper understanding of Jewish history, and to enable learners to personalize and connect to earlier events. |
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Student handouts, computer, projector, art supplies