Moses in the Bulrushes Jewish Story

Engage Your Students with the Captivating Story of Moses’ Birth and Its Enduring Legacy

The story of Moses being hidden in the bulrushes to escape Pharaoh’s cruel edict is a foundational narrative in Jewish history and Scripture. This comprehensive resource invites your students to immerse themselves in this pivotal moment and explore its profound significance.

Key Learning Opportunities:

- Preservation of a Leader: Discover how the miraculous survival of the infant Moses foreshadowed his future role as a transformative leader of the Israelites.

- Divine Intervention: Analyze how the events surrounding Moses’ birth are seen as acts of divine providence, shaping students’ understanding of Jewish faith and theology.

- Cultural Identity: Examine how Moses’ upbringing as an Egyptian prince, yet maintenance of his Israelite roots, underscores the importance of cultural heritage and self-discovery.

- Foreshadowing of Liberation: Explore how this story sets the stage for the Israelites’ Exodus from Egyptian slavery, a pivotal event in Jewish history.

- Faith and Trust in God: Consider how the faithfulness of Moses’ mother and the protection of the child highlight core themes of trust in God’s plan.

Comprehensive Activities Foster Deep Engagement:

• 28-question multiple-choice quiz
• Two levels of story summary cloze passages
• 16 varied written response questions (double-sided)
• 8 classic-style written response questions (single-sided)
• 2 versions of a crossword puzzle
• Answer keys for all activities

This resource empowers students to develop cultural literacy about the origins and formative experiences that have shaped Jewish identity, ethics, and traditions. Ideal for years 6-10 in ELA, social studies, and Jewish studies curricula.

Immerse your students in this captivating story and help them discover its enduring significance and relevance.