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Individual Downloadable Lesson Plans

Now, you can buy individual PDF lessons plans to help you teach students about the holidays and weekly parsha. Our eCurricula, formerly only available as a bundled collection in eBook form, are now downloadable and printable!

Each eCurriculum includes a summary of the biblical material covered in the corresponding episode, a series of comprehension and discussion questions, and a variety of experiential learning activities ideal for middle school and high school learners.

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$ 19.95	G-dcast: The Holidays DVD	These bite-sized films are full of humor, music and art that make it easy to start a conversation with your kids, your friends and your holiday guests about why and how we celebrate.
$ 29.95	G-dcast: The Torah DVD	By popular demand we have compiled our entire 55 episode Torah animation series onto one handy dandy DVD!
$ 99.95	Teachers Edition: G-dcast: The Torah: Book/DVD Bundle	The teachers' edition of our Torah animation series is a GREAT package for educators. You get not only the Torah DVD but also a 125 page Teachers' Guide.
$ 44.95	Teachers Edition: G-dcast: The Holidays - Book & DVD bundle	We've bundled the DVD right into the book itself in a handy sleeve. Each chapter in this 68 page softcover book includes: A synopsis of the featured Holiday text (eg, Kohelet) Comprehension questions Discussion topics - provocative questions to get students thinking about how the text applies to modern life Active Learning Ideas - a diverse mix of chevruta text study, arts & crafts projects, journaling, public speaking and informal education activities that are adaptable for a wide range of ages
$ 50.00	G-dcast: The Torah, Teacher's Guide eBook	The comprehensive, 125 page Teachers' Guide includes all 55 parsha-specific lesson plans in eBook form. Note: This is a digital only file for eReaders, like Kindles and iPads. You cannot print it out. For instructions on how to install the file on your reader, click here.

	Guide Name	Episode	Description
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$ 9.00	Joshua Episodes 1, 2, 3	The Joshua Trilogy	The Episode 1 lesson plan comes with warm-up, discussion, and theme questions referring to this first episode of the trilogy. The lesson plan also includes two in-depth film analysis activities, one focusing on animation style and the other on historical and biblical content. The plan closes with an art project. The Episode 2 lesson plan includes warm-up, discussion, and theme questions, as well as two film analysis activities and an art activity that includes songwriting and drawing. The Episode 3 lesson plan includes warm-up, discussion, and theme questions as well as two film analysis activities, one focusing on the animation and another on the trilogy's theme song, "Time to Be a Hero Now." The lesson concludes with an art project in which students create their own anime avatars.
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$ 3.00	Acharei Mot Lesson Guide	Acharei Mot	This two page guide works with Amichai Lau-Lavie's description of Parsha Acharei Mot as a tool still relevant for modern living. Besides the basic components of the plan with questions and summaries, there are also learning ideas like an activity concerning in-class discussions about relationships and social justice.
$ 3.00	Balak Lesson Guide	Balak	This two page guide works with Rabbi Andrew Shapiro Katz's debate on the role of the intellect vs. gut instinct in Parsha Balak. Besides the basic components of the plan with questions and summaries, there are also learning ideas with writing activities and a text study.
$ 3.00	Bechukotai Lesson Guide	Bechukotai	This two page guide works with musician Jeremiah Lockwood's reminder of the different sides of G-d in Parsha Bechukotai. Besides the basic components of the plan, which includes questions and summaries, there are also learning ideas with various arts and crafts options.
$ 3.00	Beha'alotcha Lesson Guide	Beha'alotcha	This two page guide works with Rabbi Charlie Buckholtz and Jon Madof's musical take on desert happenings in Parsha Beha'alotcha. Besides the basic components of the plan which includes questions and summaries, there are also learning ideas with song writing activities and a scavenger hunt.
$ 3.00	Behar Lesson Guide	Behar	This two page guide works with Emily Freed's description of the highlights of agriculture within Parsha Behar. Besides the basic components of the plan with questions and summaries, there are also learning ideas like a text study or an interactive media project.
$ 3.00	Bemidbar Lesson Guide	Bemidbar	This two page guide works with reporter Helen Chernikoff's comparison to the Israelite's wanderings to human adolescence in Parsha Bemidbar. Besides the basic components of the plan with questions and summaries, there are also learning ideas with writing activities and text studies.
$ 3.00	Bereshit Lesson Guide	Bereshit, Bereshit, again	Using both Rabbi Lawrence Kushner's and our very own Sarah Lefton's interpretations of Parshat Bereshit, this four page lesson plan brings together two different videos for class. This curriculum features text study activities, discussion questions, and project ideas including a Creation Calendar.
$ 3.00	Beshalach Lesson Guide	Beshalach	This two page guide works with Challah for Hunger's Eli Winkelman's interpretation of the Israelite's journey out of Egypt in Parshat Beshalach. Besides the basic components of the plan with questions and summaries, there are also learning ideas like a guided personal reflection and interactive group projects.
$ 3.00	Bo Lesson Guide	Bo	This two page guide works with actor/director Joel Stanley's interpretation of Aaron's viewpoint in Parshat Bo. Besides the basic components of the plan with questions and summaries, there are also learning ideas like an opportunity to create skits.
$ 3.00	Chayei Sarah Lesson Guide	Chayei Sarah	Goldie Goldbloom provided an interpretation in our video for Parshat Chayei Sarah. Take her excellent observations a step further with this two page guide. The lesson includes comprehension questions and activities that provide opportunities to reflect on this video about Sarah.
$ 3.00	Chukat Lesson Guide	Chukat	This two page guide works with Malki Rose's argument on ways to confront challenges in Parsha Chukat. Besides the basic components of the plan with questions and summaries, there are also learning ideas with art projects and writing opportunities.
$ 3.00	Devarim Lesson Guide	Devarim	This two page guide works with Shawn Landres's telling of history in Parsha Devarim. Besides the basic components of the plan with questions and summaries, there are also learning ideas with jewish history events and text studies.
$ 3.00	Ekev Lesson Guide	Ekev	This two page guide works with filmmaker Lindsay Litowitz's contemplation on spiritual spring cleaning in Parsha Ekev. Besides the basic components of the plan with questions and summaries, there are also learning ideas with public speaking activities and guided self reflections.
$ 3.00	Emor Lesson Guide	Emor	This two page guide works with drummer Temim Fruchter's retelling of Moses's task in Parsha Emor. Besides the basic components of the plan with questions and summaries, there are also learning ideas like a text study or self reflection guidance.
$ 3.00	Ha'azinu Lesson Guide	Ha'azinu	This two page guide works with musician Anthony Rogers-Wright's music about Mose's final words in Parsha Ha'azinu. Besides the basic components of the plan with questions and summaries, there are also learning ideas with writing activities and handout layouts.
$ 3.00	Kedoshim Lesson Guide	Kedoshim	This two page guide works with Elana Jagoda's music to help solidify the memorization of Parsha Kedoshim's rules. Besides the basic components of the plan with questions and summaries, there are also learning ideas like an activity in song writing or even worksheet outlines.
$ 3.00	Ki Tavo Lesson Guide	Ki Tavo	This two page guide works with Rav Raz's and Leah Hartman's description of the covenant with G-d in Parsha Ki Tavo. Besides the basic components of the plan with questions and summaries, there are also learning ideas with skit ideas and text studies.
$ 3.00	Ki Teitzei Lesson Guide	Ki Teitzei	This three page guide works with Dr. Jeremy Bernstein's comments on the relationship between people and animals in Parsha Ki Tetzei. Besides the basic components of the plan with questions and summaries, there are also learning ideas with discussion prompts and text studies.
$ 3.00	Ki Tisa Lesson Guide	Ki Tisa	This two page guide works with author Sarah Gershman's description the use of psychology to gain insight within Parshat Ki Tisa. Besides the basic components of the plan with questions and summaries, there are also learning ideas like a text study or other show-and-tell opportunities.
$ 3.00	Korach Lesson Guide	Korach	This two page guide works with Rabbi Joseph Telushkin's telling of Korach's rebellion in Parsha Korach. Besides the basic components of the plan with questions and summaries, there are also learning ideas with group activities and a text study.
$ 3.00	Lech Lecha Lesson Guide	Lech Lecha	Based on the musical interpretation by Sterio Sinai, this two page lesson plan for Parshat Lech Lecha features a comprehensive guide to the episode along with learning ideas like a Modern Midrash.
$ 3.00	Masei Lesson Guide	Masei	This two page guide works with Jill Slater's definitions of urban design in the Levite cities in Parsha Masei. Besides the basic components of the plan with questions and summaries, there are also learning ideas with storytelling activites.
$ 3.00	Matot Lesson Guide	Matot	This two page guide works with Blanket Statemenstein's reminder of how words really do matter in Parsha Matot. Besides the basic components of the plan with questions and summaries, there are also learning ideas with writing activities and text studies.
$ 3.00	Metzora Lesson Guide	Metzorah	This two page guide works with Rabbi Steven Greenberg's insights further into the laws of Tzar'at in Parsha Metzora. Besides the basic components of the plan with questions and summaries, there are also learning ideas like a discussion on modern world disease issues and a text study.
$ 3.00	Miketz Lesson Guide	Miketz	Sociologist Tobin Belzer's interpretation of Parshat Miketz is reviewed in this two page lesson plan. Besides the basic components of the plan with questions and summaries, there are also learning ideas like games and a "makeover" activity.
$ 3.00	Mishpatim Lesson Guide	Mishpatim	This two page guide works with history professor David Henkin's interpretation of why we write things out in books in Parshat Mishpatim. Besides the basic components of the plan with questions and summaries, there are also learning ideas like a guided class activity and a text study.
$ 3.00	Naso Lesson Guide	Naso	This two page guide works with Inbal Freund Novick's commentary on infidelity in Parsha Naso. Besides the basic components of the plan with questions and summaries, there are also learning ideas with playing games and creating comics.
$ 3.00	Nitzavim Lesson Guide	Nitzavim	This one page guide works with Dahlia Lithwick's comparison of G-d's covenant to a high stakes deal in Parsha Nitzavim. Besides the basic components of the plan with questions and summaries, there are also learning ideas with a vision board plan.
$ 3.00	Noah Lesson Guide	Noah	Our Editorial Director Matthew Roth's take on Parshat Noah is laid out in a two page lesson plan that features points like learning objectives, discussion questions, a text study, and a craft idea.
$ 3.00	Pekudei Lesson Guide	Pekudei	This two page guide works with puppeteer Dov Weinstein's comparison of the Mishkan and a new home in Parshat Pekudei. Besides the basic components of the plan with questions and summaries, there are also learning ideas like text study and extra discussion topics.
$ 3.00	Pinchas Lesson Guide	Pinchas	This two page guide works with musician Hesta Prynn's telling of the story of the Daughters of Zelophachad in Parsha Pinchas. Besides the basic components of the plan with questions and summaries, there are also learning ideas with an award ceremony.
$ 3.00	Re'eh Lesson Guide	Re'eh	This two page guide works with musician Chanan Rosin's musical comparison to Israelites and growing children in Parsha Re'eh. Besides the basic components of the plan with questions and summaries, there are also learning ideas with musical activities and healthy lifestyle discussions.
$ 3.00	Shelach Lecha Lesson Guide	Shelach Lecha	This two page guide works with writer Jay Michaelson's insights on limitations in Parsha Shelach Lecha. Besides the basic components of the plan with questions and summaries, there are also learning ideas with optical illusions and text studies.
$ 3.00	Shemini Lesson Guide	Shemini	This two page guide works with band De Leon's song describing the rules of kashrut in Parsha Shemini. Besides the basic components of the plan with questions and summaries, there are also learning ideas like an activity concerning healthy lifestyles and in-class games.
$ 3.00	Shemot Lesson Guide	Shemot	This two page guide works with Jason Lieberman's insightful interpretation of Moses' obstacles in Parshat Shemot. Besides the basic components of the plan with questions and summaries, there are also learning ideas like a text study and a homework assignment looking at great leaders with disabilities.
$ 3.00	Shoftim Lesson Guide	Shoftim	This two page guide works with Rabbi David Saperstein's discussion on pursuing justice in Parsha Shoftim. Besides the basic components of the plan with questions and summaries, there are also learning ideas with writing activities, skit prompts, and discussions.
$ 3.00	Tazria Lesson Guide	Tazria	This two page guide works with author Jennifer Traig's explanation of Tzara'at laws in Parsha Tazria. Besides the basic components of the plan with questions and summaries, there are also learning ideas like an activity concerning public speaking and in-class games.
$ 3.00	Terumah Lesson Guide	Terumah	This two page guide works with furniture designer Rafael Kushick's description of the design fo the Mishkan in Parshat Terumah. Besides the basic components of the plan with questions and summaries, there are also learning ideas like building your own Mishkan.
$ 3.00	Tetzaveh Lesson Guide	Tetzaveh	This two page guide works with Patrick Aleph's, the founder of PunkTorah.com, descriptions of priestly garb and the various rules listed in Parshat Tetzaveh. Besides the basic components of the plan with questions and summaries, there are also learning ideas concerning fashion and clothing education opportunities.
$ 3.00	Toldot Lesson Guide	Toldot	This two page guide looks at Y-Love's interpretation of Parshat Toldot. There are various components to the lesson plan including a text study and a labeling game.
$ 3.00	Tzav Lesson Guide	Tzav	This two page guide works with publisher Jennifer Joseph's explanation about sacrificial law and the reasons behind it in Parsha Tzav. Besides the basic components of the plan with questions and summaries, there are also learning ideas like a bulletin project and discussion points.
$ 3.00	Va'eira Lesson Guide	Va'eira	This two page guide works with Rabbi Katie Mizrahi's interpretation of the duality in the plagues in Egypt in Parshat Va'eira. Besides the basic components of the plan with questions and summaries, there are also learning ideas like a text study and a modern perspective activity.
$ 3.00	Va'etchanan Lesson Guide	Va'etchanan	This two page guide works with beatboxer Yuri Lane's and scholar Rachel Havrelock's debate about why Moses wasn't allowed to enter the Promised Land in Parsha Ve'etchanan. Besides the basic components of the plan with questions and summaries, this lesson includes learning ideas with writing activities and text study.
$ 3.00	Vayakhel Lesson Guide	Vayakhel	This two page guide works with violinist and singer Alicia Jo Rabins' heartfelt music to help bring insight to Parsha Vayakhel. Besides the basic components of the plan with questions and summaries, there are also learning ideas including quilting and other art projects.
$ 3.00	Vayechi Lesson Guide	Vayechi	This two page guide works with playwright Marcus Freed's interpretation of Jacob's family in Parshat Vayechi. Besides the basic components of the plan with questions and summaries, there are also learning ideas like a guided yoga session and writing exercise.
$ 3.00	Vayelech Lesson Guide	Vayelech	This two page guide works with Mayim Bialik's explanation of ways to fulfill the commandment of writing your own Torah in Parsha Vayelech. Besides the basic components of the plan with questions and summaries, there are also learning ideas with writing prompts and discussion prompts.
$ 3.00	Vayera Lesson Guide	Vayera	This guide focuses on the small part of Parshat Vayeira that Jewish educator Evan Wolkstein discusses in his episode. Throughout these two pages are various components including comprehension questions and activities that even link the G-dcast video to portrayals of Hagar in modern art.
$ 3.00	Vayeshev Lesson Guide	Vayeshev	Parshat Vayeshev is reviewed through this two page guide and looks at hip hop artist Danny Raphael's interpretation of the story of Joseph and his brothers. There are many different aspects to this plan including active learning ideas featuring dream interpretation's and musical studies!
$ 3.00	Vayetze Lesson Guide	Vayetze	This guide uses two pages to go over Esther Kustanowitz's humorous reading of Parshat Vayetze. Besides discussion questions and basic lesson plan outlines, this lesson includes a text study along with a blogging/social media activity.
$ 3.00	Vayigash Lesson Guide	Vayigash	This two page guide works with filmmaker Liz Nord's interpretation of Joseph's story in Parshat Vayigash. Besides the basic components of the plan with questions and summaries, there are also learning ideas like a movie script activity and a text study.
$ 3.00	Vayikra Lesson Guide	Vayikra	This two page guide works with Rachel Kohl Finegold's description of sacrificial law within Parshat Vayikra. Besides the basic components of the plan with questions and summaries, there are also learning ideas including a gift giving activity and text study.
$ 3.00	Vayishlach Lesson Guide	Vayishlach	This two page guide helps you reflect on Award-winning novelist Dara Horn's interpretation of Parshat Vayishlach. There are various components of the guide including a Parsha summary, comprehension questions, and activity ideas like group text readings and personal reflections.
$ 3.00	Vezot Habracha	Vezot Habracha	This two page guide works with David Levithan's points on the cyclical nature of life in Parsha Vezot Habracha. Besides the basic components of the plan with questions and summaries, there are also learning ideas with writing activities and text studies.
$ 3.00	Yitro Lesson Guide	Yitro	This two page guide works with Leah Jones' interpretation of Parshat Yitro. Besides the basic components of the plan with questions and summaries, there are also learning ideas like a group panel discussions and personal reflections.
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$ 6.00	Chanukah Lesson Guide	G-dcast Spins Chanukah!	This 4-page curriculum, based on the episode by our screenwriter Matthue Roth, includes comprehension and discussion questions, an activity about resisting oppression, another explaining how to make your own Chanukah music video, a third compare/contrast exercise with G-dcast Spins Chanukah to another Chanukah film- Lights: The Miracle of Chanukah. This lesson also comes with a detailed essay prompt to be completed at home.
$ 6.00	Passover Lesson Guide	The Passover Seder...With the Four Sons!	This 7-page curriculum focusing on the Haggadah's famous Four Sons includes activities excellent for both the classroom and the seder table. The lesson features an expanded menu of discussion questions perfect for table conversation, and an in-depth examination of each Son's unique personality. BONUS! Download this lesson and learn the answers to the G-dcast Global Seder Quiz!
$ 6.00	Purim Lesson Guide	Purim: Princess of Persia	Focusing on Vanessa "the Hebrew Mamita" Hidary's take on the Purim story, this 8-page curriculum includes comprehension and discussion questions, and two active learning ideas--a debate, role-play as the citizens of Shushan, and compare/contrast of G-dcast's version of the Purim story against Megillat Esther.
$ 6.00	Rosh Hashana Lesson Guide	Rosh Hashanah: Shofar Callin'	Focusing on Prodezra Beats' musical rendition of Akedah (the binding of Isaac), this 4-page curriculum includes comprehension and discussion questions, hands-on activities for a range of age groups, and an inner monologue/dialogue writing exercise between Abraham and Isaac.
$ 6.00	Shavuot Lesson Guide	Shavuot	This 8-page lesson focuses on Naomi Less's unforgettable song about the Ten Commandments as a way to teach about Shavuot. It features questions about comprehension and media literacy, three discussion prompts, a creative writing exercise, a chevruta (pair study) activity, and a Shavuot/Ten Commandments FAQ.
$ 6.00	Sukkot Lesson Guide	Sukkot: Back to Basics	Focusing on Hadara Levin-Areddy's song about the Book of Kohelet, this 3-page lesson includes comprehension and discussion questions, a role-play activity, a creative writing exercise about metaphor, and an experiential learning activity about kavanah.
$ 6.00	Tu B'Shvat Lesson Guide	A Tale for Tu B'shvat	This 4-page lesson focuses on the stories of Honi the Circle Maker found in the Mishna (Taanit 3:8) and the Talmud (Ta’anit 23a). The lesson includes comprehension and discussion questions, as well as active learning activities about creating rituals, the fruits of Tu B'Shvat, and the red and white wine mix of this festival's seder.
$ 6.00	Yom Kippur Lesson Guide	Yom Kippur	This 3-page lesson plan is based on Josh Nelson's rock song about The Book of Jonah. It includes comprehension and discussion questions, two theatrical hands-on activities, and a reflective group activity to close the class.
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$ 18.00	Studio G-dcast: CJM 2012 Film Curricula	Lo Bashamayim Hi , Crowns, Lonely at the Top: A Bromance , Talmud Tales: The Rise of Yavneh , The Fantastical Tale of Shimon Bar Yochai in The Cave , Clash of The Scholars	This 6-part course guide is based on episodes produced by 12 independent artists for Studio G-dcast. Each part of the course guide is designed to introduce students, ages 15 and older, to a story from the Talmud and encourages students to reflect on the relationship between the Talmud story and the artists’ retelling of that story in film. All six stories from the Talmud--and the episodes based upon them-- explore a single theme, “tradition versus innovation.” The curriculum for each episode includes: background information for educators; bibliography for educators; a story summary; an original translation of the Talmud passage treated in the episode and explanatory notes; warm-up questions, which focus on helping students understand the narratives; discussion questions designed to engage students in the deeper meanings and themes of the Talmud passages; the film scripts; further discussion questions designed to foster student discussion about the relationships between the Talmud text and the films, as well as the choices the artists’ made in their representation of the Talmud stories; and artistic exercises geared towards encouraging students to think about how they would go about making their own films based on the Talmud passages.