Beshalach . Middah/ Jewish Value Activity Early Years & Foundation Stage 0 - 5 After the B'nei Yisrael had come through the Reed Sea they knew that Hashem had saved them from the Egyptians and they were safe. They sang a song to show how happy they were and that they trusted Hashem. Miriam, the sister of Moshe and Aharon, together with the women sang and danced to show how happy they were - Expressing joy When we're happy we love to sing and dance. Sing the song 'If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands'. Add other 'action' verses e.g. 'If you're happy and you know it: ...dance around' ...shake our hands' touch you toes' OR Sing this song to celebrate Tu B'Shevat, the New Year for the Trees, which occurs this week. Tune: Did You Ever See a Lassie Have you ever had an apple, an apple, an apple? Have you ever had an apple And heard it go crunch? Have you ever had an orange, an orange, etc. And heard it go slurp? plum...... go squidge? (think of other fruits and the noises that go along with them) Key Stage 1 5 - 8 Whilst in the desert,the people complained that they missed all the delicious food they had in Egypt. God sent 'Mun' (Manna) which the people were to collect. They were only to collect enough for that day. If they took more than they really needed, it rotted - Be satisfied with what you have See Bibliography - General Tell the story of the parashah from The Jewish Children's Bible - Exodus, pages 30 - 31. Have the children suggest ways in which we are 'greedy', personally and globally.In small groups act out either the story of the 'Mun', showing a greedy family and a satisfied family, or another illustration of this issue. Key Stage 2 8 - 11 When the B'nei Yisrael reached the water's edge and saw the Egyptians coming after them, they were afraid, as they could go no further. As others hesitated, only one man, Nachshon ben Aminadav, trusting that God would save them, walked into the sea, which immediately split - Act promptly to do what you think is right The story of Nachshon ben Aminadav illustrates Hillel's dictum 'If I am not for myself, who will be for me? And if I am for myself, what am I? And if not now, when?'Whilst all the tribal leaders stood around saying they wanted to go into the sea, no one actually did, until Nachshon took the initiative and the sea split.Discuss 'Actions speak louder than words'.Who else in history (ancient or modern) acted like Nachshon ben Aminadav?Examples: The little Dutch boy, the schoolgirl and the tsunami warning.