Rodef+Sholom+-+Mifgash+Lesson+Plan+-+In+The+Image+Of+God

4-4:10 PM Families gather in Social Hall; Children AND Adults choose an animal or nature picture, color BRING PICTURES TO GROUP CIRCLE 4:15-4:20 PM: Amy briefly introduces Genesis Creation Story and concept of “//Betzelem Elohim//: In God’s Image” Claire reads **//“In Our Image”//** storybook to all in circle; children and adults hold up their pictures at the appropriate time in story
 * Plan for Mifgash #10 – In God’s Image**
 * Feb. 25, 2007**

4:20 – 4:40 PM Teach concept: //Betzelem Elohim:// We are all created in the image of God DOESN’T MEAN that human beings LOOK like God, but that human beings can FOLLOW GOD’S EXAMPLE when we do good things in the world.. BREAK INTO PAIRS OF FAMILIES to work on ways we can act //Betzelem Elohim// : distribute worksheets & pens

4:40-4:50 PM Spokesperson from each pair shares ONE selection from their list with whole group; Amy collects lists to transcribe

4:50 - 5:15 PM Children with Joel & Claire – Claire reads/teaches Creation Story. Art project: MURAL OF 7 DAYS OF CREATION This will be given to Irene (emphasize “taking care of people who are sick” is //Betzelem Elohim.)// Children can also make individual get well cards for Irene if they want. Amy with adults: 1) //Betzelem Elohim// concept for adults 2) Staff as resource for Pesach info and other adult learning, invite adults to consult with any of us during dinner, over email 3) Purim plans and input on Shabbat dinner plans

5:15-5:30 PM Sherry with adults (children who are finished with art can come over) – Project Night Night: distribute totes, project info. Completed totes are to be brought back on March 18 //(theme is “Tzedakah –Gemilut Chasadim//”)

5:30-5:50 //Motzi// and Potluck

5:50-6 PM Announcements : Next //Mifgash// – PURIM, March 4 “Surprise” gifts for families who brought Tree Book Report Closing Circle; //Hashkeveinu//

WE TALKED ABOUT & WROTE DOWN SOME WAYS THAT WE CAN ACT //“BETZELEM ELOHIM”// HERE ARE MANY WONDERFUL IDEAS THAT WE CAME UP WITH AT **KoL HaMishpacha :** 1.**God protects the Earth and living things**. Human beings act //betzelem elohim// (in the image of God) when we //recycle; plant trees; plant flowers; stop polluting; recycle more; don’t cut down trees; protect habitats; don’t use as much plastic; bees share the nectar of flowers (we should also share); save (don’t waste); are kind to the Earth and living things; do not kill living things; do not pelut [sic];// //live and let live.//

2. **God rested on the 7th Day of Creation (Shabbat).** Human beings act //betzelem elohim// (in the image of God) when we //rest on Shabbat; honor Shabbat; celebrate Shabbat; spend time with our family; polish candlesticks, light candles, eat Shabbat foods (challah, juice); rest and be together as a family; say prayers; jump under our covers; “be” on Saturday.//

3. **God gives strength to people when they are weak or tired**. Human beings act //betzelem elohim// (in the image of God) when we //help others; feed hungry people; be nice to sick people and show them love; visit the sick with challah; bring food and water; give kisses and hugs; help them sleep in bed; help people up and help them exercise; give them medicine; drive them places and take care of them; make them food; carry people; help them rest; help others//

4. **God provides clothes for the naked**. Human beings act //betzelem elohim// (in the image of God) when we //give clothes to the needy; give them money (tzedakah) for clothes; buy them clothes; give our clothes or toys away; make clothes; shop for clothes; give donations of jackets; give clothes, blankets, pillows and soap to the poor//

5.**God provides food for the hungry**. Human beings act //betzelem elohim// (in the image of God) when we //give to the food bank; donate food, challah, broccoli; help with the Mitzvah Kitchen; donate to the Food Pantry; make challah; have friends over for dinner;share our food; give people leftovers; teach them how to make food; buy them food; give food to the hungry; give tzedakah//

6.**God heals people who are sick.** Human beings act //betzelem elohim// (in the image of God) when we //help the sick; give people bandaids; give them medicine; take them to the doctor or the hospital; put a bandaid on; go to the doctor’s office; give a massage; donate bandages; bandage wounds; do the Mitzvah Kitchen//

7.**God comforts people who are sad**. Human beings act //betzelem elohim// (in the image of God) when we //spend time with someone who is sad; cheer people up when they fall or cry or get a paper cut; write letters to lonely people; make people laugh; make funny faces; tell jokes; give hugs and kisses; say soothing words; share toys; give them food; tell them jokes; ask “what’s the matter?”; give hugs.//