Judaism prep 3

Jewish festivals

By Kellyanne O'Callaghan

​You cannot research and make your poster about Passover or Hanukkah because we have studied these in lessons.

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You need to create a poster about a Jewish festival

• Rosh Hashanah – The Jewish New Year

• Yom Kippur – Day of Atonement

• Sukkot – Festival of Booths

• Shavuot – Feast of Weeks

• Tu B’Shevat – New Year for Trees

• Purim – Festival of Lots

• Simchat Torah – Rejoicing with the Torah

Jewish festivals you could research include:

• Why is the festival important in Jewish life?

  • What does the festival celebrate or commemorate?

  • How does it connect to Jewish beliefs and values?

• Are there any unique symbols or items used during the festival?

  • For example, do people use specific objects like a shofar, lulav, or a Torah scroll?

Suggested things to include:

• What is the festival called?

  • What does the name of the festival mean?

• When does the festival take place?

  • How is the date determined? (e.g., is it based on the lunar calendar?)

• What are the key traditions or rituals?

  • What do Jewish people do to celebrate this festival?

  • Are there any special foods or prayers associated with the festival?