Judaism

Goal: Teach

kids that we (Jews) can change with times, and deal with the modern world.

The point of this shiur is to teach the chanichim about various leadership qualities, and to show them examples in Tanach where these leadership skills are used by different characters. Therefore the goals of this shiur are threefold:

 To discuss with the chanichim various traits a leader should possess and why these traits are so crucial.

To use the examples in Tanach as jumping off points for discussing contexts when these traits should be put into use. Try to think of other examples in their lives where this particular leadership trait would need to be employed.

To show the chanichim how the Tanach is not boring, but active and engaging, full of situations and characters that we can relate to and identify with. The characters in Tanach should be seen by the chanichim as “leader role models” that they can identify with and strive to imitate.

Goal:  To discuss some of the issues and value conflicts that may arise when expanding traditional halachic categories to address modern technology.

Noseh: The lesson of Shmini Atzeret: G-d loves us, and he doesn’t want to let go.

Goal: To create an experience for the chanichim to help them understand why we have Shemini Atzeret.

Goals: Teach about the Mussar Movement, Lashon Hara, the Chafetz Chaim, and some of his books.