Lech Lecha

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Middah/
Jewish Value

Activity

Early Years &
Foundation Stage
0 - 5
Avram listens to Hashem to leave his family, home and country -
We do what we are told
Talk about the consequences of doing and not doing what we are told.
What would happen if:
you didn't do your shoes up when you were told to?
you didn't put your raincoat on when you were told to?
you were running in the street when you were told to walk?
etc. Make up a very simple story for one of these examples.
Key Stage 1
5 - 8
Avram's name is changed to Avraham when he has his brit milah -
Having a Jewish name
From AJE Bereishit - Toldot Workbook

Print the text on Lech Lecha Resource Page 1
Read the story to the children and discuss.
Key Stage 2
8 - 11
Avraham and Lot and their shepherds go their separate ways -
Separating to keep the peace
Ask the children what they know about the word 'refugee'.