Lesson Plan

Listening to Jewish Songs and Prayers

Learners will get a chance to hear recordings from Jewish holidays and life cycle events across time and places, and explore customs and aspects of Jewish life. They will practice categorizing and organizing data presented through primary sources by matching recordings to traditions.

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Using the cards, listen to the recordings from the National Library of Israel’s Music Collection and Sound Archive and try to guess

  • What event or holiday is being celebrated or experienced?
  • What religious tradition or country of origin is the recording from?
Age group:
6-12
Time:
30 min.

Group Activity

Using the cards, listen to the recordings from the National Library of Israel’s Music Collection and Sound Archive and try to guess

  • What event or holiday is being celebrated or experienced?
  • What religious tradition or country of origin is the recording from?

Discussion Questions

  • What is the role and importance of music in Jewish tradition?
  • What traditional tunes and songs do you know? Where did you learn them and who taught you?
  • When you reflect on holidays and life-cycle events, what are some similarities and differences between different Jewish communities?
  • Do you think it is important to preserve the diversity and differences of Jewish culture as they manifest in various communities? If so, how?
  • Would you like to learn more about different traditions? How can you do so?

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Listening to Jewish Songs and Prayers

Learners will get a chance to hear recordings from Jewish holidays and life cycle events across time and places, and explore customs and aspects of Jewish life. They will practice categorizing and organizing data presented through primary sources by matching recordings to traditions.

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6-12
30 min.