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R e l ig i ou s Ed uc a ti on i n C hes hi r e E a s t
UNIT 1 (KS 1)
BELIEFS,TEACHINGS
AND SOURCES AT1
PRACTICES AND
WAYS OF LIFE AT1
EXPRESSING
MEANING AT1
Beliefs about God as a
creator.
Celebrations and
important events:
Worship, prayer
God cares for all people
Hanukkah/ Purim
IDENTITY,
DIVERSITY &
BELONGING AT 1
Synagogue as a
community
Reading the Torah
People with special
roles-Rabbi
Laws and rulesStories about people of
Israel and the beginning
of the world
Family life and
Jewish homes:
Mezuzah, Shabbat
and Friday night
meal, eating special
bread, (challah)
Mitzvot
Family life
The 10
commandments.
Values in 10
commandments
MEANING,
PURPOSE & TRUTH
AT1
What does the Torah
teach about wonder
and beauty of
creation
How Jewish
special occasions
reflect meaning of life
Why do Jewish
people have special
objects in the home
AT2 Pupils should be given the opportunity to ask and answer their own questions and reflect on questions such as: e.g.
How do you feel when you see a rainbow?
Tell me where your special place is and why?
Talk about people who are close to you
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VALUES &
COMMITMENTS
AT1
Exploring Jewish
family life and each
members role
How Jewish people
treat people equally
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UNIT 2 (KS 2)
BELIEFS,TEACHINGS
AND SOURCES AT1
PRACTICES AND
WAYS OF LIFE AT1
EXPRESSING
MEANING AT1
The Shema
(mezuzah,tallit)
Synagogue as
community centre
Study and prayer
First 4 of 10
commandments
Mishkan. Ark,
temple, role of the
Rabbi
Tefillin and Kippah
Bar/Bat Mitzvah
Stories from life of Moses
and Tenakh
Weddings
Torah given at Mount
Sinai
Shabbat and Friday
night meal
Torah – respect and
work of the scribe
Symbols –
Magen (Star of
David),
Menorah
IDENTITY,
DIVERSITY &
BELONGING AT 1
Jewish Importance of
community rules
MEANING,
PURPOSE & TRUTH
AT1
Jewish beliefs about
God
VALUES &
COMMITMENTS
AT1
How Jews show
respect for the Torah
Significant points in
Jewish lives –
ceremonies and
rituals
Objects that remind
Jews of faithsymbols/ badges
Proverbs in Tenakh
Jewish ideas of
Freedom
Jewish teaching
about death,
judgement and
forgiveness
Gods protection of
Jewish people /
chosen people
Why Jews come
together to worship
Living in accordance
with 10
commandments
Israel as a special
place for Jews
Yom Kippur
Rosh Hashanah
Pesach
Sukkot
Jewish home – food
laws and the kitchen
AT2 Pupils should be given the opportunity to ask and answer their own questions and reflect on questions such as: e.g.
Write down five questions you would ask a Rabbi (write down five things you want to know about a Rabbi
What do you wear that makes you feel special or reminds you of somewhere
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UNIT 3 (KS 3)
BELIEFS,TEACHINGS
AND SOURCES AT1
PRACTICES AND
WAYS OF LIFE AT1
EXPRESSING
MEANING AT1
Sefer torah and work of
scribe – translations and
interpretations
Synagogue as
community, place of
prayer and study
Responses to God
through prayer
Contents of the Tenakh
Diversity within
community:
Historically:
Pharisees,
Sadducees, Essenes
Future – Messianic age,
rebuilding temple.
Community of Israel
assured salvation
The Noachide laws –
salvation for all people
The process of Jewish law
– Torah, Talmund,
Mishnah, Gemara,
Halakhah and Agadah
Present day:
Orthodox, Hasidim,
Progressive
Celebrations and
festivals – Pesach,
Shavout and Sukkot
Family and
community life
10 commandments
Jewish homes –
Kashrut and Jewish
kitchen
Gratitude expressed
through blessings
(especially before
and after meals)
Life in Kibbutz/
Moshav
IDENTITY,
DIVERSITY &
BELONGING AT 1
Hebrew text – use in
Orthodox and
progressive traditions
MEANING,
PURPOSE & TRUTH
AT1
Brit Milah
VALUES &
COMMITMENTS
AT1
Responses to racism
Funerals and
mourning
The work of Jewish
organisations to
combat prejudice and
further understanding
Importance of Torah
seen through worship
and study
The importance of
Jerusalem
Jewish vision for
future
Meaning of 'Israel'
(he who struggles
with God)
Israel today
Cultural and religious
diversity
Symbols – Magen
Menorah, Mezuzah
Work for a just
society
Tzedeka (social
justice)
Judgement and
forgiveness – Rosh
Hashanah, Yom
Kippur, Book of life
Faith in action –
interview a local
Rabbi / Jewish group
who support the local
area
Study of Torah – reading
weekly portions and
annual cycle of readings
Giving of Torah (Shavuat)
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AT2 KS 3 Pupils should be given the opportunity to ask and answer their own questions and reflect on questions such as: e.g.
Compare and contrast your holiday to a visit to Jerusalem
Explain why different groups of Jews demonstrate their sense of identity and belonging
What gives you a sense of identity?
Why is it important to remember the Holocaust for a Jewish person?
Why is it important for anyone to remember the Holocaust?
Design a symbol for your family and explain its importance.
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UNIT 4 (KS 4)
BELIEFS,TEACHINGS
AND SOURCES AT1
PRACTICES AND WAYS
OF LIFE AT1
EXPRESSING
MEANING AT1
God in Jewish teaching :
attributes and names,
presence (Shekhina),
justice and mercy
Maintaining Jewish identity:
Examples of
Holocaust literature,
poetry and art
13 principles of faith
Divine providence and
free will
Interpretations of Torah:
place in teaching and
resolving contentious
issues
Vision for future:
Messianic age, Israel
Assimilation
Family life
IDENTITY,
DIVERSITY &
BELONGING AT 1
Importance of Jewish
community and its
continuity
Archaeology and its
importance in Isreal
MEANING,
PURPOSE & TRUTH
AT1
Importance to Jewish
people of personal
and community
responsibility
VALUES &
COMMITMENTS
AT1
Responses to racism
Acting in charity
Exploration of legal
process
Jewish community
Anglo -Jewish experience
Contentious issues:
Cultural and religious
diversity
Pikuakh Nefesh
(saving life)
The Anglo-Jewish
experience
Tikun Olam (saving
the world)
Divorce
Marriage outside the faith
Pikei Avot (moral
issues)
Single parenthood
Medical ethics
Women
The Shoah
(Holocaust)
Environmental issues
Where life begins and ends
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AT2 KS4 Pupils should be given the opportunity to ask and answer their own questions and reflect on questions such as: e.g.
Is it important for each family member to have a clear role to fulfil?
Using passages from the Torah, e.g.10 commandments, Exodus 20,explain in your own words how this teaching impacts on the life of a Jewish believer.
Is this passage a good guide for life?
Do you agree with the Jewish teaching about sanctity of life – yes or no, explain your opinion
Is multiculturalism a good thing to have in society? Discuss.
Write down everything that makes you special and gives you a sense of identity.
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UNIT 5 (KS 5)
R e l ig i ou s Ed uc a ti on i n C hes hi r e E a s t
BELIEFS,TEACHINGS
AND SOURCES AT1
PRACTICES AND
WAYS OF LIFE
AT1
EXPRESSING
MEANING AT1
IDENTITY,
DIVERSITY &
BELONGING AT1
MEANING,
PURPOSE &
TRUTH AT1
VALUES
&COMMITMENTS
AT1
God in Jewish thought
and teaching
The Jewish
community
Art and architecture
The Anglo Jewish
community
Responses to the
Shoah
Caring for creation
(Tikkun Olam)
As Creator, divine
providence, free will,
God and human
suffering; God and the
problem of evil
The significance of
Israel
The future and
purposes of God
Cultural and religious
diversity within the
Jewish community
Sustaining Jewish
community life
Ashkenazim and
Sephardim
Migration to Israel
(Aliyah)
Historical identity- the
importance of
archaeology in Israel
Ecology and land
reclamation; working
towards peaceful coexistence
AT2 Pupils should reflect; ask their own questions and answer questions such as: e.g.
How does Jewish teaching help or hinder the peace process with Palestine? Consider the variety of responses within Israel to building Jewish
settlements in the occupied territories. How do American Jews influence politics in USA, Ireland and Israel?
Research Jewish contributions to art, literature,films and music.
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