Big Ideas for Kol Yisrael
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- Prayers and rituals teach us about Jewish values and mitzvot.
- When we know how to recite prayers, and what they mean, we feel like a participating member of our Jewish community.
Essential Question for Kol Yisrael
What does it mean to be a member of Kol Yisrael?
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Additional Big Idea for Kol Yisrael 1
Being able to say blessings for Jewish home celebrations increases sh’lom bayit – peace in the home.
Essential Questions for Kol Yisrael 1
Chapter 1 Modeh
How does saying “thank you” help increase shalom in the world and in our homes?
Chapter 2 B’rachot
How can reciting blessings strengthen our connection to God, our families, and kol Yisrael?
Chapter 3 B’rachot Shel Mitzvah
In what ways does performing mitzvot add holiness to our lives?
Chapter 4 B’rachot Shel Shabbat
How do Shabbat rituals help us appreciate Shabbat?
Chapter 5 Kiddush
How does the Kiddush connect us with Jews around the world and with Jews throughout our history?
Chapter 6 Havdalah
What purpose does it serve to have a ceremony that separates Shabbat from the other days of the week?
Chapter 7 B’rachot Shel Yom Tov
In what ways do the holiday mitzvot add meaning to each “yom tov”?
Chapter 8 Mah Nishtanah
Why must we retell the Pesah story each year and see ourselves as if we were freed from slavery in Egypt?
Chapter 9 Birkat Hamazon
How can we partner with God to make the world a better place?
Chapter 10 Shema
How can we fulfill the Jewish teaching: All of Israel is responsible for one another?
Additional Big Idea for Kol Yisrael 2
Through prayer and action individuals and families come together to form community.
Essential Questions for Kol Yisrael 2
Chapter 1 Barchu
What impact does the tradition of praying with a minyan have on the Jewish community?
Why pray with a minyan?
Chapter 2 Yotzeir Or/Ma’ariv Aravim
How can reciting blessings of thanks for the wonders of creation remind us of our responsibility to take care of our world?
Chapter 3 Shema
In what ways do mitzvot help us fulfill our promise to be loyal to God?
Chapter 4 Ve’ahavta
Why are we commanded to love God? How do we show our love for God?
Chapter 5 Mi Chamocha
Why is it our responsibility to help others who suffer?
Chapter 6 Avot v’Imahot
What does God’s relationship with our patriarchs and matriarchs have to do with us today?
Chapter 7 G’vurot
Why does Jewish tradition teach us that we must be kind and compassionate?
Chapter 8 K’dushah
How can we show respect for God’s holiness?
Chapter 9 Birkat Shalom
Why, according to Jewish tradition, is nothing more important than peace, shalom?
