TITLE:SUKKOT AND PURIM
Past Who was Esther?
Present What happens at Hannukah
Future How would you describe a
shelter?
Keyword What is Pesach?
SUKKOT
• During Sukkot, we build temporary outdoor shelters called
"sukkahs." These sukkahs are made with walls and a roof made
of natural materials like branches, leaves, and sometimes even
blankets. They're not meant to be strong like regular houses
but rather to remind us of the time when the Jewish people
wandered in the desert long ago.
• Once the sukkah is built, we decorate it with colorful
decorations, fruits, and paper chains. It's like having a small,
cozy outdoor home where we can spend time with our family
and friends.
• One of the important traditions of Sukkot is to eat our meals
inside the sukkah. We have breakfast, lunch, and dinner there.
EXAMPLES
SUKKOT
• Another exciting part of Sukkot is shaking a
special bunch of plants called the "lulav and
etrog." The lulav is a palm branch, and the etrog
is a citrus fruit that looks like a lemon. We hold
the lulav and etrog together and shake them in
different directions as part of a special prayer. It's
a way to celebrate and be grateful for the harvest
season and the bounty of nature.
• Sukkot is also a time for coming together as a
community. People often invite friends and
neighbors to their sukkahs to share meals and
celebrate together. There may even be music,
singing, and dancing!
[Link] learning about Sukkot from the
description, what do you imagine this festival is
all about?
[Link] you were building your own sukkah, what
materials would you use to construct it? Why?
[Link] having your meals inside a sukkah
surrounded by nature and under the stars. How
do you think that would feel? Would you enjoy
TASK that experience? Why or why not?
[Link] you think of any creative decorations you
would like to add to a sukkah? What colors or
themes would you choose, and why?
[Link] you had the chance to invite your friends and
neighbors to your sukkah, what fun activities or
games would you plan to make it a memorable
gathering? How would you ensure everyone has
a great time?
PURIM
PURIM
• Purim commemorates a historical event that
happened a long time ago. It's all about a
brave Jewish woman named Queen Esther
who helped save her people from a wicked
advisor named Haman, who wanted to harm
them.
• During Purim, the story of Esther is read "
Whenever Haman's name is mentioned, we
make a lot of noise with noisemakers called
"graggers" to drown out his name. It's really
exciting, and it gets quite loud!
PURIM
• Another exciting part of Purim is getting dressed up
in costumes. People, especially children, dress up
as different characters from the Purim story, like
Queen Esther, Mordecai, or even funny and
creative costumes like superheroes, animals, or
princesses. It's a time to use our imagination and
have fun with our outfits.
• One of the traditional foods that are Purim are
delicious pastries called "hamantaschen." These
are triangular-shaped cookies filled with sweet
fillings like jam, chocolate, or even poppy seeds.
They are named after the triangular hat that
Haman supposedly wore.
PURIM
• Purim is also a time of giving. They exchange
gifts of food and treats with our friends and
family, and we also give to those in need by
donating to charity. It's a way to spread
happiness and kindness to others.
• In addition to all the fun activities, there are
often festive parties and parades during
Purim. People come together to celebrate,
dance, sing, and play games. It's a time of
joy, laughter, and community.
TASK
1. Who is the brave Jewish woman
celebrated during Purim?
2. What is the name of the wicked
advisor in the Purim story?
3. What noisy instrument do people
use to drown out the name of the
wicked advisor during the reading
of the Purim story?
4. What are the triangular-shaped
pastries called that are traditionally
eaten during Purim?
5. Besides dressing up in costumes,
what are two other activities or
