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Lech L'cha - Starting the Journey
Lesson Plan by Zion Ozeri and Josh Feinberg

Shepherd, Kfar Zetim, Israel, 1984 © Zion Ozeri

Look closely at this image.

Discuss:

• What do you see in this photograph? Who or what are the subjects? How would you describe the setting?
• How does the picture create a sense of movement, in spite of it being a still photograph?
• What does a shepherd do? What makes a shepherd successful?
• What role or roles is the shepherd in this photograph playing?
• Why does a herd need a shepherd? Why would a herd follow a shepherd?
• Would you want to be a shepherd? Why or why not?

Genesis 12:1-2
God said to Abram, Go forth from your native land and from your fathers house to the land that I will show you. I will make of you a great nation,And I will bless you;I will make your name great,And you shall be a blessing.

Discuss the texts:

• What do you think makes a journey worthwhile?
• Why do you think Abraham made this journey, despite the uncertainty of not knowing where exactly he would be going?
• Have you ever set out on an uncertain journey? How did it feel? How did it turn out?
• Why might it be important to know that the story of the Jewish people began with a person who went on a journey into the unknown?
• Why do you think Abram couldnt fulfill his mission in his birthplace?
• What do you think God means when he says, you shall be a blessing? Is it different from saying I will bless you?
• Is anyone in this story playing the role of a shepherd? If so, who? Why do you say that?

Follow-Up Activities:

• Take a photograph of a person you know who has the qualities of a shepherd. Write a paragraph explaining why you think this person has the qualities of a shepherd.
• Write a story about a journey into the unknown. It could be a true story that happened to you or a made-up story. Take photographs to illustrate your story.

Taking the Journey with Abraham - Jewish Theological Seminary
Abraham - Jewish Virtual Library
Shepherd Consciousness | My Jewish Learning