Classroom Category Resources: Bible

Nechama Leibowitz Biography

The focus of this page is the work of Nechama Leibowitz, one of the most influential teachers of Torah in the last generation. Information... Read more

The Purchase of the Meorat HaMachpelah

Avraham’s negotiations and his subsequent purchase of the Meorat HaMachpela, teach us about ancient culture and behavior. Read more

Creation and Shabbat – Lesson 2

Students learn about the importance of Shabbat in Judaism by analyzing the literary structure of Bereshit 1-2:3. Even though the creation narrative is split... Read more

Parshat Shemot: Why Moshe?

Through text study, students analyze why Moshe was chosen to lead the Jewish people. Read more

Megillat Esther: Repairing Sha’ul’s Mistake

Students trace back Mordechai’s and Haman’s ancestry and see that Megillat Esther’s battle mirrors the battle their ancestors fought. Read more

The Journey of the Holy Ark

In this Multiple Intelligences unit, students review Shmuel Aleph, 4-7:2 by building a three-dimensional display of ancient Israel and the Ark. Students then read... Read more

Teaching Yehoshua: Perek Dalet

This lesson focuses on the gathering of twelve stones from the Yarden and the building of the monument in Gilgal. Read more