In this lesson, students analyze the text of Megillat Esther, searching for the "clues" that Esther and Mordechai included.
Use manuscripts of ketubot from around the world to examine how they reflect the communities and time periods.
Through food ads, “get a taste” of the foods that are customary in different Jewish communities.
Have students articulate what makes Shabbat special to them and hear how others relate to their Shabbat.
This activity is part of a series of 10 holiday-centered activities intended for students in grades K-4 that are learning the Hebrew.
Dive into the world of food in the Megillah and Purim celebrations.
A scavenger hunt for exploring the Megillah and discovering its hidden elements.
Students write a D’var Torah based on the theme of hiddenness in Megillat Esther.
An activity using the Purim story to think about the perspectives we all bring to our own stories.
Purim text study and activity created by Dr. Dahlia Topolosky, Psy.D., Licensed Psychologist.