Rabbi Akiva

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

behind Bnei Akiva rites and rituals.

Peulah:  You know your kvutza (e.g. whether they are active, contemplative, etc.) – select ONE of these peulot and adapt it as appropriate.  You may be able to get through both peulot but more likely, one will take up the majority of your time, and you do want to save some time for going through and explaining the “rites” and “rituals”

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

behind Bnei Akiva rites and rituals.

·        To learn that each name has a meaning

·        To learn about the life of Rabbi Akiva

·        To think about what names say about a Person and why we are called Bnei Akiva

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.

Aleph Aims

Bet Aims

      To learn about the Omer, and more specifically Lag Ba’omer

      To learn about the life, times and teachings of Rabbi Akiva

       To learn about Lag ba’omer in connection with Rabbi Akiva

       To understand some ideas as to why BA is named after Rabbi Akiva

teach the chanichim a bit about one of the fathers of our movement – Rabbi Akiva.

To teach chanachim about the history and teachings of Rabbi Akiva.

To teach the chanichim a bit about one of the fathers of our movement – Rabbi Akiva.

To help the children have an understanding of Rabbi Akiva.