INTRODUCTION:

For some, Star Wars is like prayer. Or a religious moment. It can be spiritual, inspirational and entertaining. May the 4^th became a thing in 1982 when a member of the Star Wars family used the phrase, “May the 4^th be with you” while working on Return of the Jedi. It has evolved over the years but serves as a clever way to celebrate all things Star Wars on May 4^th. Many wonder if there are Jewish themes in the various Star Wars movies. This program allows Moishe residents and community members to put May the 4^th in a Jewish context. 

MATERIALS:

• Is Star Wars Jewish source sheet 
• Star Wars inspired snacks 
• Star Wars costumes 
• Star Wars Lego Set  
• Star Wars movies to stream 
• Star Wars temporary tattoos 

PROGRAM OUTLINE (3 hrs):

• [part one] Gather, snacks, start working on Lego set, tattoos  
• [part two] Is Star Wars Jewish conversation 
• [part three] Movie watching 

[part one] (20 mins) 

• As people arrive, have 3 stations set up. One for working together on a Lego set, one for tattoos and one for snacks. Participants can move throughout the stations at their own pace. Have a large sheet of paper and ask people to list Jewish elements of Star Wars. 

[part two] (20 mins) 

• Using the attached source sheet on is Star Wars Jewish, have a conversation about Jewish connections. Use questions on the sheet and encourage discussion and thought. Use the large paper brainstorm that was started earlier to see what other themes and elements they found Jewish ideas.  

[part three] (2 hrs) 

• Watch one of your favorite Star Wars movies while munching on Star Wars snacks.