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 three 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 You need to get into a group of no more than 5 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 Which one of these sentences would you say is Orthodox and which is Reform. Do you think the Torah needs to be read literally because it is treated with so much respect? What if the Torah was read symbolically, do you think that this would dilute or even disrespect the religion? Reform Orthodox

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!