SECTION I – THE HISTORY OF THE BETA ISRAEL
UNIT 1: THE TWELVE TRIBES
Learning Goals | - To understand the meaning of the “Beta Israel” and learn about the development of Ethiopian Jewry2. To understand the Beta Israel’s belief in descent from the lost biblical Tribe of Dan, as relayed by Eldad HaDani
- To learn alternate theories about the Beta Israel’s origins
- To recognize Beta Israel as part of a global Jewish family
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Intended Grades/Ages | Grades 9-10 (ages 13-16) |
Lessons per Unit | Approximately 3-4 lessons x 60 minutes |
Below is a step-by-step procedure for teachers, recommending content and methods of instruction. We suggest dividing the content into three to four lessons. Our recommendation is for each lesson to take about 60 minutes, but this timeframe will vary per classroom.
As a general guideline for pacing lessons:
Lesson 1 should begin with Starter, then The Tribes of Israel, and part of The Lost Tribe of Dan
Lesson 2 should cover the rest of The Lost Tribe of Dan and all
Alternative Theories of Origin
Lesson 3 should include Beta Israel or Falasha? followed by Importance of Family, and conclude with Understanding our Jewish Family
Relevant references have been included in footnotes.
