Beha'alotecha . Middah/ Jewish Value Activity Early Years & Foundation Stage 0 - 5 Even though Hashem gave the Bnei Yisrael 'Manna' which was delicious and tasted of anything they wanted, they still complained that they wanted all the foods that they had in Mitzrayim/Egypt - Being satisfied with what we have Tell the children how lucky we are that there are so many foods that are available for us to buy. What kosher foods do they like best? Sing this song about each child's favourite food. Tune: The Farmer in the Dell My favourite food is __________) (child) My favourite food is __________) Hi-ho, the derry-o (all) his/her favourite food is __________ (all) Key Stage 1 5 - 8 In the parashah, Aharon, The Kohen Gadol, is told to light the Menorah. (The Ner Tamid over the Ark, the Aron Kodesh, reminds us of this) - The significance of 'light' in Judaism Can the children think of the different ways in which 'lights' feature in Jewish life? Here are just some examples: Shabbat and Yom Tov - lighting candles and havdalah, (the words 'Or' and 'Ner' in the brachot) Shul - Ner Tamid Chanukah - Chanukiah Ner Zikaron - 'Yahrzeit' light Bedikat Chametz Bereishit - Chapter 1, Verse 3 Shemot - Chapter 25, Verse 31 Key Stage 2 8 - 11 Although he was a great leader, Moshe needed help in dealing with the people and their day-to-day demands. God told him to select 70 wise men to help him - Knowing your limitations and asking for help This activity is called 'The Selection Committee'. The group has been asked by Moshe to decide on the criteria for selecting the Elders. Can they think of five character or physical traits that would be useful for one of the seventy to be chosen?