Before Reading
This week's story is helps us to understand the importance and sacredness of the Torah in the lives of the Jewish people. This story stretches across four generations. We also learn of the importance of the job of the Sofer, the Torah scribe. Watch this short book trailer to find out what this story is about.
Look at the front cover of the book
What is the man carrying?
Why are those around him happy and wanting to touch the Torah Scroll?
Is it just the older members of the family who like the Torah Scroll?
If they are carrying the Torah Scroll and clapping and dancing around it, what time of the year might it be?
What is the man carrying?
Why are those around him happy and wanting to touch the Torah Scroll?
Is it just the older members of the family who like the Torah Scroll?
If they are carrying the Torah Scroll and clapping and dancing around it, what time of the year might it be?
Reading and discussing
There is a lot to read and discuss. Stop throughout the reading to share and discuss ideas as they arise.
Afterwards:
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