Gevura - heroizm

Teach about the struggles of Jewish Defense before the State of Israel, and the role played in the establishment of the State.

To teach about Yitzchak’s gevura, and through him, learn individual gevura. What is Gvurah in our days?

A fun game for all ages for Shabbat or chol

Theme: Standing up against the odds

Goal:  For the chanichim to discuss the concept of sacrifice. 

To learn about the Bar Kochba Revolt which was a last attempt to liberate

Jerusalem from the Romans after the destruction of the Bayt HaMikdash. To discuss if the mass suicide at Massada was justified. Please note, Massada is not in

Jerusalem, but rather the

Negev. It is slightly off topic, but still a very important part of our story.

The Chanichim will learn 4 aspects of the Maccabim that we need to emulate in our day:

1.      The Torah is meant to infuse every part of our lives as individuals and as a nation.

2.      In everything we do, we can’t just leave it up to Hashem, we have to also put in our own effort

3.      We need to stand up for our beliefs, even when many others might not agree.

4.      We need to realize the importance of Jewish sovereignty- of being in charge of our own destiny

Goal: The Chanichim will learn about 2 people: Eli Cohen the Isreali spy and Shimshon. They will understand why we can call them heroes.They will understand what it means physical  Gvurah. Introduction: Throughout Jewish History there are many examples of heroes who were examples of physical gevurah.  We are going to focus on a couple of individuals.

A PTT with a discussion who is a hero

A movie with different pics of famous people, for a peula about Leadership.