History

To teach about the struggles of the Ethiopian Aliya, and a little about Aliya in general.

Explain that before the State of Israel, Jews had to be smuggled into

Israel, emphasize the desire of the Jews for a homeland, and the effort it took to achieve.

Goals: Review some of the basic parts of the Israeli Army; Stress the impact that Tzahal has on every Jew.

Activities:

1.      Games: Relate to the Army

Story: “Battletime Bar Mitzvah” – how the army affects the citizens of

Israel

The idea this week is to teach the kids something about Kibbutz Tirat Tzvi.