History

To understand the story of Ruth

To teach the chanichim as much as possible about the people who influenced the state of

Israel.

Goal:

To present a picture of Eretz Yisrael 100 years ago in terms of the desolate state of the land and the small size and concentration of the Jewish population.  This description should serve as a backdrop to the future discussions on reclaiming and  rebuilding the Land of Israel.

To learn the story of the return to

Zion up until the halt of the building of the

Second 

Temple

To learn about the damage of rumors

"keep your friends close, and your enemies closer."