The Story of Passover
Grade 10th Grade · Social Studies · 35 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can analyze the historical and cultural significance of Passover and the importance of retelling the story every year.
Warm-Up Video
Unpacked · 6:14
5 Unique Passover Traditions From Around The World | Unpacked
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Passover, or Pesach, is a holiday that commemorates the Biblical story of the Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt.
- 2
The Seder is a ritual feast on the first night of Passover where the story of the Israelites’ salvation from slavery is retold through prayers, songs, and food.
- 3
Charoset, a sweet mixture symbolizing the mortar used by Hebrew slaves, sometimes contains brick dust in Gibraltar to more literally represent the clay.
Practice Questions
4 questions · Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe two ways that Passover Seders around the world can differ, and explain how these differences reflect the diverse cultural experiences of Jewish communities.”
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