Year 1 Virtual tour of a Synagogue
What a fabulous opportunity Year 1 pupils had today – visiting Leicester Hebrew Congregation Synagogue, virtually!
This visit comes at the end of their RE unit of work – Who is Jewish and what do they believe? The children were able to showcase their vocabulary as they looked at some of the key features in the Synagogue (where the Rabbi sits, seats for the congregation, the Arc and Torahs) They met Ian who showed them some pictures of the outside of their synagogue, some items such as a Torah and yad. Do you remember what the yad is used for?
A fantastic question and answer time was had by all classes which helped to consolidate this term’s learning about Judaism. The children did a brilliant job at remembering the different aspects of Judaism and the festivals they celebrate. It’s true to say that they were all amazed to learn that the Torah scrolls are as long as a football pitch, when unrolled!
Thank you Year 1 for showing real interest and respect whilst visiting this Place of Worship. We are very proud of you. Thank you to all at the Leicester Hebrew Congregation Synagogue for giving a super virtual tour and talk.
- Westfield Infant School, Hinckley,
- Ashford Road,
- Hinckley,
- Leicestershire,
- LE10 0JL
- Email : admin@westfield-inf.leics.sch.uk
- Telephone : 01455 637558