To teach this to the chanichim:Background

In 1967,

Jerusalem was reunited. It had been separated in 1948 during the War of Independence.

for the chanichim to understand why we want ahavat chinam

Teach the History of

Jerusalem

Chevraya Aleph: Grades 1-6

Goal: To teach the chanichim the central role Yerushalayim plays in the Jewish world, and how this is seen through Aliyah L’Regel, and in Shmoneh Esreh.

Zach Grades 7-8

Goal: To teach the chanichim the centrality of Yerushalayim and the Beit Hamikdash, and how we should always be focused on it (whether by living there or by keeping it in our minds).

Chevraya Bet Grades 9-12

Goal: For the chanichim to understand why it is that all Jews, religious and secular alike, feel a kesher with Yerushalayim and see it as the center of the Jewish World

To teach the chanachim the fact that in 1967, Jerusalem was reunited. It had been separated in 1948 during the War of Independence.