A typical week's Parsha

An example of a week's Parsha 

Each week at Gan On The Hill we learn about the weekly Parsha and do an activity to explain it to the children. Here is an example of what will be taught. Parasha, Devarim, recounts how, before entering the Land of Israel, Moses gathered the Jewish people to deliver an important message. He reminded them of how G-D had guided them out of Egypt, through the desert, and given them rules to live by. Moses stressed the importance of remembering these rules and teaching them to future generations.

Moses loved the Jewish people and wanted them to be happy and safe in their new home. He believed that by following G-D’s words and being kind to one another, they would have agood life in Israel.

The moral of the story is to be kind, follow good rules, and share important lessons with others, creating a happier and safer community.

Activity Idea to try at home: The Moses Memory Game

 

You’ll need:

- Simple picture cards (can be homemade or printed) with images representing good actions, like sharing, helping, listening, and playing nicely

- A small bag or box

Instructions:

Make or print simple picture cards that show different good actions. For example, one card could show two children sharing a toy, another could show a child helping a friend, and so on. Start by briefly telling the story of Devarim, focusing on how Moses reminded the people to be kind and follow good rules. Place the cards face down on the floor. Take turns with your child picking up two cards at a

time, trying to find a matching pair. When a pair is found, talk about what the picture shows and how it’s an example of being kind or following good rules, just like Moses taught. After the game, put the cards in a small bag or box. Throughout the week, you can take out a card and talk about how you can do that kind action in your daily life.