How can we tell that this is something important? What questions does these pictures raise for you?

L/O: To know what the Torah is and what it means to the Jews Key Question: How do Jews show the importance of the Torah

Task 1 I will read different facts about the Torah You need to take notes on what I’m reading, your notes can be written or drawn in any format understandable to you. Task 2 In your groups you need to share your notes making sure that you have the most accurate information to what I have just read out aloud You will need a blank page in your book and a pen in your hand. Consider: “What does this information tell us about the Torah?” Your Task

Discuss the following The Torah is considered the word of God and is treated with much respect. Do you think this means a Jew must follow it exactly word for word (literally)?

So How Else Can it be Read? Some Jews believe that the Torah should be read symbolically. Hey believe that it may contain error and needs to be adapted to apply to new situations. These Jews are known as REFORM JEWS.

Discuss the following Do you think that reading a sacred text symbolically rather than literally makes it seem less important?

Jews have 613 mitzvots (rules) to follow Do you think it would be okay to change some of them? Not to do work on the first day of Passover (Ex. 12:16; Lev. 23:6-7) (CCN147). To honour the old and the wise (Lev. 19:32) (CCA17). That the King shall not acquire an excessive number of horses (Deut. 17:16) (negative). In your experience do you think That the laws and instructions Need to be interpreted in a different Way according to new situations Explain your view!