Rosh Hashanah is a Jewish new year festival that takes place in September or October. It marks the beginning of the new year in Judaism.
What's inside this LKS2 resource pack?
- What is Rosh Hashanah? reading text
- What is Rosh Hashanah? comprehension questions
- What is Rosh Hashanah? comprehension answers
LKS2 Rosh Hashana resource
This Rosh Hashanah resource is an ideal fit for LKS2. It offers Year 3 and Year 4 pupils a well-pitched introduction to an important Jewish festival.
Designed with clarity and accessibility in mind, the text explains what Rosh Hashanah is, why it is celebrated and how Jewish people observe it. It highlights meaningful customs such as the sounding of the shofar, the tradition of Tashlich, and symbolic foods like pomegranates and apples dipped in honey.
These vivid, culturally rich details help bring the festival to life for young learners and support their ability to recall and relate to what they’ve read.
Comprehension questions
The resource not only explores the key features of Rosh Hashanah but also touches on the Ten Days of Awe that follow, providing valuable context for understanding how the festival fits into the wider Jewish calendar.
A carefully structured set of comprehension questions encourages pupils to retrieve facts, explore vocabulary in context and reflect on what they’ve learnt. The final question prompts children to make personal comparisons, helping to build empathy and cultural awareness.
Flexible in its use, you can use this pack for whole-class reading, guided group sessions or as an independent task. It also works well as part of a wider RE unit on Judaism, supporting both literacy and religious education objectives.
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