Moses and the Commandments

Today we will learn about Moses and receiving the Torah at Mount Sinai. We will also learn about the concept of 613 Mitzvot (commandments) and how this might look in some Jewish people's lives today. Please make sure you have a pen and paper ready, and you have cleared a quiet space for you to work in. If you have the TV or music on and can turn it off, please do. If you are not using your mobile phone for the lesson, it is best if you put it to one side so you are not distracted by it. Click start when you are ready to think hard!

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Q1.How many plagues took place before Pharoah let the Jewish people leave Egypt?

10 100 50

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Q2.What does the word 'covenant' mean?

One should obey laws An agreement or promise To pray

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Q3.What Jewish holiday celebrates the exodus from Egypt?

Passover Chanukah Shavuot

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Q4.Why did Moses flee Egypt?

To find food and water Because he murdered an Egyptian who was being cruel to a Hebrew slave. To travel the world

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Q5.What happened at the Burning Bush?

It was the start of a forest fire Moses made a fire to keep warm God spoke to Moses telling him that he would be the one to bring the Jewish people to freedom

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Q6.Many Jews believe that Moses was a special prophet because:

He fed the hungry He told good stories He spoke to God face to face

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Question 1

Question 2

Question 3

Question 4

Question 5

Question 6

Q1.How many plagues took place before Pharoah let the Jewish people leave Egypt?

10 100 50

1/6

Q2.What does the word 'covenant' mean?

One should obey laws An agreement or promise To pray

2/6

Q3.What Jewish holiday celebrates the exodus from Egypt?

Passover Chanukah Shavuot

3/6

Q4.Why did Moses flee Egypt?

To find food and water Because he murdered an Egyptian who was being cruel to a Hebrew slave. To travel the world

4/6

Q5.What happened at the Burning Bush?

It was the start of a forest fire Moses made a fire to keep warm God spoke to Moses telling him that he would be the one to bring the Jewish people to freedom

5/6

Q6.Many Jews believe that Moses was a special prophet because:

He fed the hungry He told good stories He spoke to God face to face

6/6

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Moses and the Commandments

Great job so far! Now it is time to shine! Let's see how much you can remember from your work today. This quiz will have a few questions that will recap the most important concepts of your learning. The most important thing is that you try! The questions will give you feedback if you get the question wrong.

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Q1.What does the word Mitzvah mean?

A commandment A name of a prayer One of God's names

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Q2.Jewish people believe that there are ________ commandments.

450 An uncountable number 613

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Q3.The fifth commandment says to honour:

God Your parents The Sabbath

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Q4.What Jewish holiday celebrates the receiving of the Torah?

Shavuot Passover Rosh Hashana

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Q5.An Orthodox Jewish belief about the Torah is:

That the words of the Torah were dictated to Moses from God That Moses wrote the Torah from what he saw around him The Torah was compiled by a number of intelligent people

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Q6.True or False: All 613 Commandments are about how a Jewish person is meant to behave towards God

True False

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Moses and the Commandments

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Q1.What does the word Mitzvah mean?

A commandment A name of a prayer One of God's names

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Q2.Jewish people believe that there are ________ commandments.

450 An uncountable number 613

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Q3.The fifth commandment says to honour:

God Your parents The Sabbath

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Q4.What Jewish holiday celebrates the receiving of the Torah?

Shavuot Passover Rosh Hashana

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Q5.An Orthodox Jewish belief about the Torah is:

That the words of the Torah were dictated to Moses from God That Moses wrote the Torah from what he saw around him The Torah was compiled by a number of intelligent people

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Q6.True or False: All 613 Commandments are about how a Jewish person is meant to behave towards God

True False

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