Bein Adam l'Chavero

Topic:

In

this peulah we start with the most basic of topics-friendship and how we relate

to others. Though it is the most basic, however, this topic is still among the

most important in the lives of Jews of all ages. As Rabbi Akiva said, “V’Ahavta

L’Reiacha Kamocha-Hu Klal Gadol BaTorah”. By instilling the value of proper

friendship and mitzvot bein adam l’chaveiro in our chanichim we are giving them one of the most important gifts they

will ever receive.

Goal:

To learn what it

means to be a good friend. To present the idea of a chevrah and its importance

and to instill the value of treating every person as we would like to be

treated.

Objective: This is a period of time so super infused with Jewish history that it is hard to find a main focal point. Unfortunately the chanichim are not going to want to sit through a three hour lecture about the rise of Christianity, the beautification of the Bayt HaMikdash and other important issues. Instead, we will focus our energy elsewhere. The reason behind the destruction of the Bayt Hamikdash- sinat chinam

To discuss the mitzvah of V’Ahavta L’Reicha Kamocha (love your neighbo as you love yourself.)

Teach about Lashon Hara and give examples how it’s easy to jump to conclusions