Bechukotai . Middah/ Jewish Value Activity Early Years & Foundation Stage 0 - 5 Hashem wants us to keep the mitzvot of the Torah. He gives us what we need when we keep the mitzvot - The result of good behaviour Print the story on Resource Page 1. Although the situation in the story seemed hopeless, Motti's kindness to the poor old lady ensured that he and his family had their reward. Key Stage 1 5 - 8 The parashah tells us that if we keep God's commandments we will have all we need - Obeying God's instructions Activity One: In the game 'Simon Says' following instructions carefully leads to a reward - being the winner. Play this game, which requires careful listening and co-ordination, and give a small 'reward' for those who remain standing at the end of the game. How much more relevant is this to obeying God's commandments. Activity Two 'Human Learning Aid' Bechukotai is the last Parashah in the Book of Vayikra. Print flashcards of the names of each Parashah in Vayikra (10) using Resource Pages 2 - 4 and distribute them. The children have to form themselves into a line, correctly showing the order of the Book of Vayikra. Key Stage 2 8 - 11 The parashah teaches us about the rewards and punishments (Klallot) we receive when keeping or disregarding Hashem's mitzvot. In shul on Shabbat, when the part about the punishments is read, it is a custom to read it quieter and a little faster. This is because we try not to dwell on the subject of punishment. There is also a custom that the Ba'al Kriah, the person reading the portion, has this aliyah himself, so that no member of the congregation will feel uncomfortable being called up for an aliyah about Klallot (punishments). - Being sensitive to people's feelings Activity One: Drama The children should act out scenes showing how to be sensitive to people's feelings, using examples of everyday issues at school and home. Activity Two: Use Activity Two from Key Stage 1 above, but also print the Parashot of Bereishit and Shemot which you will find in Parashat Vayechi, Key Stage 1 Activity, Resource pages 1 - 3, and Parashat Pekudei, Key Stage 1 Activity, Resource Pages 2 - 4. Have the children correctly show the order of Bereishit, Shemot and Vayikra.