Places in Israel

a movie showing pictures of Yerushalayim with a short historical background since the 6 day war. in the background there is the song "If I forget thee, O Jerusalem"

The Chanichim will understand what is Yom-Yerushalaim all about. What is so special in this city any way?

Chevraya Aleph: Grades 1-6

Goal: To teach the chanichim the central role Yerushalayim plays in the Jewish world, and how this is seen through Aliyah L’Regel, and in Shmoneh Esreh.

Zach Grades 7-8

Goal: To teach the chanichim the centrality of Yerushalayim and the Beit Hamikdash, and how we should always be focused on it (whether by living there or by keeping it in our minds).

Chevraya Bet Grades 9-12

Goal: For the chanichim to understand why it is that all Jews, religious and secular alike, feel a kesher with Yerushalayim and see it as the center of the Jewish World

This activity may be done on a weekly basis, or once at the end of the trip to recall places and experiences. In class or community, this is a useful review exercise.

To teach chanachim the history of Israel through a human board game/quiz.