Middot

Goal: For chevraya aleph, the goal is to familiarize them with some of the worldwide Jewish causes and to emphasize that we have a connection will all Jews all over the world. For Zach, the goal is to go a make the sicha a little deeper and debate the issues; how much should we be involved in causes halfway across the world when we have so many things to be involved in right near us at home?

Explore the idea of Lifnei Iver and how it applies to us

Teach the chanachim about the conepts of Loshon Hara

Teach the chanachim about loshon hara

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

Goals: What is the nature of virtues? Do values change over time?

·      To get people to be nicer to each other

·      To realise that it isn’t just a nice idea to be nice to each other but so much more

·      To learn that without loving yourself first there is no mitzvah

Teach the chanichim about the Torah’s definition of Nekama and have them question how they could reduce their own personal desire for Nekama

The story about the egg who didn't want to be an egg

Goals: Aleph:1. To learn about Lashon Hara

                        2. To understand that speech is precious

Bet: 1. To understand the power that speech holds

                     2. To learn about the dangers of Lashon Hara

Aleph:1. To learn about Lashon Hara

                        2. To understand that speech is precious

Bet: 1. To understand the power that speech holds

                     2. To learn about the dangers of Lashon Hara

Goals: The chanichim will understand the importance of seeing the good side in Am Yisrael, and put the other's faults into the right perspective.