This unit will offer an introduction to the Israeli political system and an overview of the current leadership. Through simulation activities and the study of current political developments as well as traditional Jewish texts, the unit will focus on how Israeli leadership may take shape in the near future.  The unit is adaptable for younger chanichim.

This activity aims to expose campers to the rich diversity of Israeli society. We will discuss the advantages and challenges that arise when a society is composed of different groups with unique identities and visions for Israel's future.

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.

The goal of this 6-session program is to provide an understanding of the politics of a united Jerusalem.

The objective of this activity is to introduce chanicim to the history and meaning of Hatikva, Israel’s national anthem.

In this session we will use examples of Israeli and Palestinian maps to explore and compare how national narratives are captured. As we listen to the stories these different maps tell, we will discover new ways to engage campers, counselors, and staff in a pluralistic approach to discussing Israel and the Israeli/Palestinian conflict.

The goal of this program is to introduce campers to the dichotomy of Israel as both a Jewish and Democratic state, and engage campers in dialogue about how Jewish and democratic values can be synthesized.

The goal of this program is to share personal Israel-related experiences and stories. The appendix contains four methods to encourage sharing and listening in a respectful and non-judgmental environment.

The goal of this program is to create a non-judgemental and safe environment for campers to discuss and articulate their views on Israel.

This activity explores the meaning and purpose of slogans, with a particular focus on the slogans that have emerged in Israel after October 7.

This program introduces campers to the idea of what makes a hero, especially in the context of the events of October 7 and its aftermath.

The goal of this program is to incentivize dialogue around key issues related to Israel.

The goal of this program is to help campers with the Declaration of Independence of the State of Israel, including the values it embodies. 

The essence of this peulah is to spark reflection and discussion about Jewish identity, Israel and Peoplehood through various depictions of the Star of David.

The goal of this program is to engage campers in a discussion about the connection between Zionism and Judaism, the place of Zionism in Jewish history, and the meaning of Zionism for each of them personally.

This activity is designed for an entire edah. It is designed to be utilized in conjunction with the “Israeli Politics: Is There Future Leadership?” unit, but could also be utilized as a stand alone peulat erev or as a component of a Yom Meyuchad.

Through this program campers will be introduced to the call-up protocol of Tsav 8 used by the IDF for urgent situations.  Tsav 8 will be used to engage campers in a broader discussion about what a person feels is worth fighting for.