Lesson Plan âChallah For Hungerâ

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- Set up tables with decorating materials (raisins, olives, sprinkles, chocolate chips, etc.)- Lay out printed Brachot for Challah separation, prepare tin-foil, all that is needed forthe ritual- Welcome students, as an introduction ask for their name & one thing they know aboutChallah- Explain that Challah making is a relatively lengthy process, thus we will first “do” &then “listen” (Exodus 24:7): we will separate Challah, braid the breads and then whilewaiting for it to rise learn about the history of challah making/ origins of the ritualsaround it- Separate Challah- Distribute different braiding schemes (see attachments), braid the Challot & decoratethem. Make sure making an identifying marker, so that students recognize their endproduct!- While the loaves are rising distribute the learning materials (attached) and discuss thehistory & rituals.Questions to consider: Why did people start to separate a piece of dough? Was the ritual changing over the years? Why so few people are aware of it? Why today when we hear “Challah”with think about nice fluffy holiday dough? Do you have meaningful rituals in your life (not necessarily religious)?Why are they meaningful to you?What is the advantage of baking your own challah in comparison tobuying one? Are there disadvantages?- When the loaves rise, put them in the oven- Discuss the “hunger” aspect Share the information about Cornell Hillel “Challah for Hunger” Discuss whether it is a worthy venue to take part in Briefly share how what started as providing for Kohanim, became a Jewishwelfare system in the diaspora and somewhat sustained us throughout theyears.- Take out ready loaves, put them out to cool down- Collect Tzedakah- Clean upHow these responsibilities changed in the modern society?What is the importance of engaging in Tikkun Olam, Tzedakah nowadays?Supplies and materials:Ingredients for the doughDecorationsTinfoil, plastic wrap, towels, etc.HandoutsTzedakah Box
Resources used:Aish: http://www.aish.com/sh/t/rai/48970616.htmlMy Jewish Learning:http://www.myjewishlearning.com/culture/2/Food/Ashkenazic_Cuisine/Germany/Challah.shtmlThe secret of challah: http://www.secretofchallah.com/About.com: http://judaism.about.com/cs/women/ht/challah_sep.htmA Taste of Challah (preview pages): http://www.amazon.com/A-Taste-Challah-Tamar-Ansh/dp/1583309225
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