Pieces used for Journey Out of Egypt (see sourcing guide) Story
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Pieces used for Journey Out of Egypt (see sourcing guide) Story
Pieces used for Journey Out of Egypt (see sourcing guide) Story pieces: Rhinoceros, lion, leopard, (Hippopotamus would be perfect)-‐-‐ wild beasts Cobra, small snakes—Moshe’s staff & staves of Egyptian priests Lamb—for the lamb that would be sacrificed for the blood on the doorposts and the Exodus meal Locust (grasshopper) Cattle Horses—for the horses & riders drowned in the sea Crocodile—part of the dangers of the Nile Frogs Plastic baby Tiara—represents the Paroah’s daughter who took baby Moshe out of the river Sunglasses or eye shades—plague of darkness Swim goggles—going into the sea to escape the Egyptians Bubble wrap—boils Small leather strip coil—the whip of the taskmaster Miniature pottery jars—Egyptians placed the organs in jars like this when mummifying someone Blue carriage (empty)—represents Paroah’s decree against baby boys Bees—“they swarm me like bees…” Hallel Black sequins—lice Glass floral rocks—hail Sticky hand—“a strong hand and an outstretched arm…” 4 wine glass stickers Miniature pitcher of ‘blood’ Hand mirror—many ideas: look to see who was redeemed (ME!-‐-‐4 sons), or vanity & haughtiness of the Egyptians, or Hebrew women encouraging relations with their husbands, or the mirrors brought out of Egypt and donated later in the building of the mishkan… Basket—teva for baby Moshe Skull or skeleton—death of firstborn Model tree branch dipped red paint—hyssop branch with blood Model tree with orange cellophane—burning bush A symbol for Jerusalem—“next year in Jerusalem!” Additional pieces: A ‘mummy’ made from a fabric body wound with cloth strips. Place little trinkets among the cloth strips. Wheel and spinner arrow and sand timer from Torah Umesorah Bricks for the brick challenge game—a single sheet of backsplash tile with individual ‘bricks’ removed (or Jenga or Lego) Vinyl grasscloth wallpaper from Wallpaper, Paint & More 3211 Lemay Ferry Rd, (314) 892-‐2827 Designs on runner rendered with Sharpie markers. The game is used in conjunction with the Haggadah. The spinner can go from one person to the next with the individual following the directions on the spinner. It might be used just when interest and attention seem to drift.