Living my Jewish faith: Part 1

Teacher notes

This is the first of a pair of lessons exploring Leah's life and faith as a young Jewish girl from the Reform tradition of Judaism. We recommend teaching this **after** the lesson which introduces the series called 'My identity: Part 1'. This lesson explores Leah's storyworld, Compassion is Key, and discusses themes of faith, family, and intergenerational relationships. It is most suitable for Key Stages 2 and 3, and adaptable for Key Stage 1. **Lyfta core themes:** Community and Citizenship, Culture and Identity, Health and Wellbeing, Learning and Growth, Relationships. **Lyfta core skills and values:** Communication, Coping Methods, Creativity & Innovation, Empathy & Understanding Others, Generosity & Kindness, Healthy Living, Intercultural Competence, Mindfulness, Respect, Responsibility & Accountability. **SDGs:** 3, 11. **National Curriculum objectives:** KS1/ 2/3 RE The Becoming Me storyworld series includes a vast range of opportunities to meet children from different faith and worldview backgrounds which can link to your locally agreed SACRE syllabus. In this lesson, Leah and her family share their lives lived through the Reformed Jewish faith. We explore ideas about family, compassion, intergenerational relationships, obligations, rituals, celebrations (**Shabbat**) and traditions within this branch of Judaism. KS1 PSHE H18. different things they can do to manage big feelings, to help calm themselves down and/or change their mood when they don’t feel good H19. to recognise when they need help with feelings; that it is important to ask for help with feelings; and how to ask for it H20. about change and loss (including death); to identify feelings associated with this; to recognise what helps people to feel better KS2 PSHE H16. about strategies and behaviours that support mental health — including being involved in community groups, doing things for others, and spending time with family and friends can support mental health and wellbeing H19. a varied vocabulary to use when talking about feelings; about how to express feelings in different ways H20. strategies to respond to feelings, including intense or conflicting feelings; how to manage and respond to feelings appropriately and proportionately in different situations H22. to recognise that anyone can experience mental ill health; that most difficulties can be resolved with help and support; and that it is important to discuss feelings with a trusted adult H23. about change and loss, including death, and how these can affect feelings; ways of expressing and managing grief and bereavement H25. about personal identity; what contributes to who we are (e.g. ethnicity, family, gender, faith, culture, hobbies, likes/dislikes) R6. that a feature of positive family life is caring relationships; about the different ways in which people care for one another R7. to recognise and respect that there are different types of family structure; that families of all types can give family members love, security and stability R8. to recognise other shared characteristics of healthy family life, including commitment, care, spending time together; being there for each other R32. about respecting the differences and similarities between people and recognising what they have in common L6. about the different groups that make up their community; what living in a community means KS3 PSHE H6. how to identify and articulate a range of emotions accurately and sensitively H12. how to recognise when they or others need help with their mental health and wellbeing; sources of help and support R3. about the similarities, differences and diversity among people R22. the effects of change, including loss, separation, divorce and bereavement; strategies for managing these and accessing support.