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The Rabbi's Role

The goal of this activity is to explore and discuss the role of rabbis in the Jewish community. By examining an array of photos, the students will discover how the role of the rabbi has varied throughout history, geographical location, and stream of Judaism

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The Rabbi's Role

The goal of this activity is to explore and discuss the role of rabbis in the Jewish community. By examining an array of photos, the students will discover how the role of the rabbi has varied throughout history, geographical location, and stream of Judaism

Roles and Leadership
Discussion
Creative Activity
All
30 min

Step 1

Put assorted cards of rabbis on different tables in the room. Divide the students into groups and have each group add thought bubbles to the cards where the rabbi describes the different aspects and challenges of their role and what the most important part of their job is

Step 2

Give the students a few minutes to look at the cards and thought bubbles on each table. Discuss what they noticed using the following questions:

  • What do people see as the role of a rabbi?
  • Has this changed over the years?
  • What aspects of the rabbi’s role may change according to time and place?

Step 3

For older students:

  • Create a job description for a rabbi stating the 3 most important traits/skills they need and defining 3 main responsibilities.

For younger students:

  • Create a picture/collage of a rabbi for their community with thought bubbles expressing their traits and responsibilities.

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