We talk of counting the omer, but what is the omer? And what is its significance? There are so many questions that we could (and should!) ask, but we are going to focus a few…

1. To learn this story of Avraham2. To think about how much more our actions say, than our words3. Micro - macro. Bettering oneself will ultimately lead to bettering the world.

MESSAGES A TRANSMETTRE:

a)    Expliquer ce qu’ont fait Avraham, Itsh’aq et Yaakov dans leurs vies.

b)   Faire comprendre que ces hommes avaient des Midot, que l’on doit nous même travailler, en prenant exemple sur eux.

Goals: The chanichim will understand that redemption is a product of the combined effort of both God and ourselves.The chanichim will understand that גלות isn't necessarily a dark, sad bad place, rather a situation when one is distanced from his origin, his real self, his natural state. For example, Am Yisrael's natural and ideal state is living as a nation in Eretz Yisrael. Am Yisrael's essential way of life is by the Torah. Not being connected to those two puts Am Yisrael in a state of גלות.  The chanichim will understand that Am Yisrael is one unit, an organic being, and inseparable.

Aleph:1. To learn about Lashon Hara

           2. To understand that speech is precious Bet:    1. To understand the power that speech holds

           2. To learn about the dangers of Lashon Hara