Bnei Akiva

Goal: Based on everything we have seen so far on the trip, the assimilation, but success of Jews in America, the chanichim should discuss the question; is it ok to call America our home or not? Either way, they should understand that they can never fully feel totally at home in

America while remaining loyal to

Israel, and what ramifications this has on where we as Jews should be living.

To discuss why our tnua is named after Rabbi Akiva, to review the meaning

behind Bnei Akiva rites and rituals.

The chanichim will understand the why it is important to have a flag.

The chanichim will know that what’s behind what eyes can see is more important

Goals:

1.      To generate the feeling that they are part of something larger than just their    local snif . Bnei Akiva is really a worldwide organization.

2.      To generate excitement in Bnei Akiva so that the chanichim will want to take part in tochniot.

To become familiar with Rabbi Akiva and to understand the reasons that the תנועה is names after him, and to understand the importance of names in general.