Activity#1: Hevruta study
We can start off by asking what other names there are for Shavuot,
what first fruits are (bikkurim) and what was done with them in the time of the Temple?
In hevruta pairs, we will study the texts describing how bikkurim were brought to the Temple and discuss the questions from the
Activity#2: Analyzing and comparing primary sources
Now we will take a close look at two primary sources and compare them: Bringing Bikkurim to Jerusalem, 1730 and KKL-JNF poster
Project the illustration/poster on the board or provide printed copies.
We will continue working with our hevruta partner to fill out the comparison worksheet.
Based on the texts from the source sheet:
Looking at the illustration from 1730, consider the following questions:
Add the JNF poster to the discussion:
Write a letter to a friend!
Write a journal entry! Imagine that you made the journey to Jerusalem with your bikkurim in the time of the Temple. How did you feel? What was on your mind? Share your experience!
In this unit we will learn texts describing how Shavuot was celebrated during Temple times. With the help of these texts, we will be able to analyze an illustration depicting the bringing of bikkurim (first fruits) to Jerusalem.