The goal of this Peula is to impart to the chanichim the message that history is a relevant part of today. We do not only go to visit famous locations and graves in

Israel for their historic significance. Rather, each place has an important impact on and relevance to our lives today.

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

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