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Scrolling Through History

The goal of this activity is to learn about four unique Torah scrolls from around the world by watching short videos that uncover their stories

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Scrolling Through History

The goal of this activity is to learn about four unique Torah scrolls from around the world by watching short videos that uncover their stories

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Step 1

Watch 4 short videos about special Torah scrolls. Using the prompts on the worksheet, students write down one note per video

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Step 2

Have the students share with a partner the things they found interesting or surprising in the videos they have watched. They can also mention one thing they would like to learn more about

Step 3

Take the students to see a Torah scroll in your school/synagogue. Open it so they can see the inside. Ask them which of the 4 Torah scrolls it reminds them of

Optional: Read this article about Jeff Hoffman, a Jewish astronaut who took a Torah scroll to space, and discuss his story: Astronaut Jeff Hoffman's Space Diary Deposited With National Library Of Israel

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