Israel Story - Peulat Edah

Brief

The goal of this program is to share personal Israel-related experiences and stories. Suggestions to encourage sharing and listening in a respectful and non-judgmental environment appear at the end.

Equipment

• Stage with microphones

Activity length: 60 minutes

Age Groups

High School, Staff

Topics

Community, Culture, Politics, Zionism

Adaptable for Shabbat

The program is discussion-based and therefore shabbat appropriate.

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Goals & Overview

1. Learn about diverse identities and communities within Israeli society.

2. Understand how diversity enriches and strengthens society.

3. Create a platform for diverse voices by having people from different backgrounds share their stories.

Thought Questions / שאלות למחשבה

1. How have the events of October 7th and the subsequent war impacted you as a person, as an American Jew, as an Israeli Jew?

2. How does your identity as an American Jew or an Israeli Jew influence your reaction to the war?

3. How can the gaps between American Jews and Israeli Jews be bridged?

For the facilitator

This peulah draws inspiration from the popular live events held by the “Israel Story” podcast.

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Program

• "Israel Stories Live" features 6-8 participants (draw participants from chanichim, tzevet, and especially mishlachat) who take the stage and share true and personal stories around a chosen theme related to Israel. 

• To prepare, storytellers submit their ideas in advance. The trzevet then works with them to refine their narratives and develop their stage presence and skills.

• Each story should be limited to 5 minutes.

• Live music adds another dimension to the evening. Chanichim with musical talents are encouraged to choose a musical piece that complements the theme to perform in the beginning and end of the evening.

• An M.C. will guide the evening, ensuring storytellers keep to the allotted time and the event flows smoothly.

• Since this activity aims to provide a platform for diverse perspectives, be sure to select participants from a variety of backgrounds and experiences to share their unique Israel stories.

• Optional competition: At the end of the evening, the chanichim select the most compelling story, and the storyteller of that evening receives a prize. (for example) Telling their story on the camp radio. 

Suggested themes

• The titles are intentionally open-ended to allow for interpretation and creativity of the story teller.

• An “Only in Israel” experience.

• The Israeli melting pot

• My crazy Israeli family

• Israel: My Home - My  Homeland

• My favorite Israel moment 

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