Decide how you would like to approach the material. Art can be taught in a variety of ways, including chronologically, thematically, geographically, or based on artist.
If you are focusing on the history of Jewish art, teaching in a chronological manner would suit your lesson plans best, as this will allow you to clearly outline the history of Jewish art, and will help illustrate important innovations made within the time line.
If, however, you are merely spending one or two lessons talking about art of the Jewish faith, perhaps choosing works from geographic, or artist perspective would work better. You can illustrate the similar themes, ideas and styles of art from different geographic locations, while also focusing upon the differences.
Research the history behind a particular work of art. Understanding the historical significance of an art object is imperative to appreciating the work's larger meaning, and will provide interest to your students.
Compile a list of vocabulary words. The Jewish faith uses specialty language that is conveyed in art. If you or your students do not know what a word means, you may not understand the ideas behind the work of art.
Take your students to see Jewish art, if possible. Research local museums, art galleries or synagogues to see if a collection of Jewish art exists. Seeing art objects firsthand will allow students to connect what they have learned in class with actual works of art. Many museums and galleries have education departments with lesson plans meant to supplement what your students have learned in class.