Objectives:
Participants will . . .
Reflect on the values of the State of Israel, as expressed in its national anthem, and explore how those values relate to those of the United States or Canada.
Deepen their understanding of worldwide Jewry’s sense of “home” in Israel, as well as the factors that shape this sense of belonging.
Gain foundational knowledge of the concepts of Am (people), Eretz (land), and Medinat Israel (the State of Israel).
Objectives:
Participants will . . .
Reflect on the values of the State of Israel, as expressed in its national anthem, and explore how those values relate to those of the United States or Canada.
Deepen their understanding of worldwide Jewry’s sense of “home” in Israel, as well as the factors that shape this sense of belonging.
Gain foundational knowledge of the concepts of am (people), eretz (land), and medina (the State of Israel).
Objectives Participants will... Reflect on their own sense of belonging and connection to the Jewish people. Understand the roles of the Diaspora and the Land of Israel in the formation of Jewish peoplehood. Grapple with the idea of engagement with Israel as a facet of Jewish Peoplehood.
Objectives: Participants will... Learn about the diverse ethnic, religious, and identity groups that contribute to Israel's cultural mosaic. Deepen their understanding of what it means to be Israeli, recognizing both the benefits and complexities of Israel's diversity. Engage with modern Israeli culture, appreciating how Israel's diversity enriches the global Jewish experience.
Objectives: Participants will . . . Explore the idea of home: Where is home for you? What, or who, connects you to home? Reflect on what it means for Jews from all over the world to have a “home” in Israel. Analyze their connection to Israel through the lenses…
Objectives: Participants will... Explore the idea of home: Where is home for you? What, or who, connects you to home? Reflect on what it means for Jews from all over the world to have a “home” in Israel. Analyze their connection to Israel through the lenses of am (people), eretz (land), and medina (state).
General Tips: Think about what’s in your background. Everyone has biases and perspectives to be aware of. You don’t need to know the answer to every question. In some cases, you can throw it back to the group,or you can say “I don’t know, but I will look into it and get back to you…
Facilitator’s Tip: Throughout these sessions, gender norms are an important part of the conversation, as the pressures and expectations that society places on boys and girls can be different. However, it is also important not to reinforce these norms and to not assume a participant’s gender identity or orientation. We encourage you to acknowledge these…
Objectives: By the end of the session participants will be able to: Explore their feelings about being alone. Differentiate between aloneness and loneliness. Appreciate the Jewish practice of hitbodedut. Identify concrete ways they enjoy spending time alone.
Objectives: By the end of the session participants will be able to: Understand that self-talk creates, strengthens, and perpetuates our perceptions of our bodies. Reflect on the ways in which physical appearance is valued in Jewish texts. Explore and practice various frameworks for relating to one’s body.
