PARASHAT HASHAVUA
Book 1: Reading Genesis
Book 2: Exodus to Deuteronomy
By Roberta Osser Baum

"Parashat Hashavua makes it easy to teach and easy to learn Torah. My students are picking this up so well." Mindy Jennings Assistant Principal Temple Beth Israel York, PA Give your students a taste of Torah! Let them thrill with the excitement of reading and understanding text in the original Hebrew, and help them develop the skills for a lifetime of talmud Torah. In the two Parashat Hashavua books, students not only practice Hebrew reading, they also become familiar with the 12 parshiyot in Genesis and selected parshiyot from Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. In addition, students learn the practices and prayers associated with reading Torah in synagogue. Book 1, Parashat Hashavua: Reading Genesis Each of the book's 12 chapters--one for each parashah--includes: Name, chapter, and verses of the parashah Selected verses in Hebrew and English Summary of the characters and events in the parashah Parashah review and comprehension activities Probing questions to stimulate critical thinking A mitzvah associated with the parashah Opportunities to read, write, and translate Hebrew While developing word attack skills and sight recognition of key vocabulary, students will explore the dynamic and moving text of Genesis. Students will learn the sacred nature of Torah study: how we learn to live as Jews with love, compassion, and respect for God's world. And they will gain an understanding of our relationship with God and how we developed as a people. Book 1 Book 1 Teacher's Edition        Word Cards Title-at-a-Glance Parashat Hashavua: Genesis Grades 6-7 78 pages 7" x 10" 116 illustrations Includes activities Book 2, Parashat Hashavua: Exodus to Deuteronomy The study of Torah continues! Parashat Hashavua: Exodus to Deuteronomy offers a rich selection of parshiyot from the Books of Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. The book's 12 lessons include all the elements offered in Book 1, plus: The Ten Commandments in Hebrew and English Torah readings presented in calligraphic Torah lettering "Torah Facts" about the Torah and Haftarah readings and the rituals of the Torah service Contents: Exodus Shmot Va'era Bo B'shalah Yitro Leviticus K'doshim Emor              Numbers Shlah Lecha Pinhas Deuteronomy Va'ethanan Shoftim V'zot Habrachah              A variety of instructional techniques--Hebrew reading and comprehension activities, role playing, cooperative learning, word analysis, and critical-thinking questions--creates an innovative, interactive learning environment. Book 2 Book 2 Teacher's Edition