Goals: Identify the different components of the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament; Introduce the chanichim to some of the Prime Ministers who have goverened Israel.

Activities:

Peula “Forming a Coalition”

Games – review the names of Prime Ministers and other aspects of the Knesset.

Story: “She Fought for Peace” – the story of Golda Meir

הסרט מכיל עובדות על מערכת החינוך בישראל באנגלית

Goals:

The chanichim will discuss what leadership characteristics we can see in Gidon, and why he was chosen to be the Shofet.

The chanichim will discuss why Gidon refused at first to accept the leadership of being a shofet, and if this is an appropriate response. They will discuss the questions: How does one balance being humble with stepping up to be a leader? How does one go from doubting oneself as a leader to realizing their potential?

To learn about the life of Miriam; To think about the repercussions of what we say and how we say it – Lashon Hara.