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To maintain and keep your level of Hebrew, it is highly recommended to regularly practice your Hebrew by watching Hebrew TV and videos and by completing worksheets and learning activities at your level.

The best way to learn is to find a friend to talk with using Hebrew.

Here are resources for worksheets and learning activities in Hebrew: Negba  ,  Kotar .

You will find below, links to Israeli TV videos, where you’ll enjoy both Hebrew and Israeli culture.

Israel’s Educational TV Channel on youtube

רחוב סומסום

בלי סודות

קופיקו

מרתה הכלבה המדברת

המומינים

עליסה בארץ הפלאות

הדרדסים

Israel might be a tiny country, but its revered spy agency – the Mossad – is the stuff of legend. While there’s so much the Mossad has done that we don’t know about (and will probably never be revealed), the missions that have been made public are mind-blowing. From capturing Adolf Eichmann, to ending Syria’s nuclear program and helping smuggle Ethiopian Jews to Israel, there are countless reasons the Mossad is not your average intelligence agency. Find out how this Israel intelligence agency came into being, why it’s so feared and respected, and discover the role it plays in the overall security of the world’s only Jewish state. After watching the video, use the prompts below to learn more and get your students thinking.

Please watch the video and answer the following questions: (You can send the answers via google doc or email. Due Monday, June 22

1. Of the following objectives of the Mossad, which do you think is most important
and why?
a. Neutralize military threats to the state of Israel
b. Bring justice to those who have harmed the Jewish people
c. Gather intelligence
d. Retaliate against the perpetrators of terror
e. Help Jewish refugees reach the land of Israel

2. As the only Jewish state in the world, Israel has taken upon itself the role of
“defender of the Jewish people”. Do you think that Israel is responsible for the
security of Jews worldwide?
3. The Mossad’s first motto is “For by stratagems, you wage war” from Proverbs
24:6. What is the meaning of this motto and how does it relate to the Mossad?
4. “Meir Dagan, former head of the Mossad, argues that neutralizing a few major
figures is often the more ethical choice because it can prevent the loss of lives of
countless soldiers and civilians” (Rise and Kill First). What do you make of this
argument? Does it outweigh the potential risks of targeted killing? List three
reasons for, and three reasons against, targeted killing.

Israelis have won 12 Nobel Prizes – no small feat for such a small country. The
categories have ranged from literature to chemistry to peace. Who are these 12 prize
winners, and what were their world contributions? This video presents the winners and
their accomplishments. Watch the video and use the prompts below to learn about and
take pride in Israel’s impressive achievements.

After watching the video answer the following questions: Due Monday, June 22

1.Which of the personalities you learned about do you find most impressive? Why?
2. When learning about Israel, why might it be important to focus on aspects of
Israeli history and culture outside of war and the Arab-Israeli conflict?
3. Yitzhak Rabin, Shimon Peres and Yassir Arafat won a Nobel Peace Prize for the
Oslo Accords, which has not resulted in the peace that Israel maintains with sovereign nations like Egypt and Jordan. Do you think the committee was right to award this prize, or was it premature? Do later events impact this prize, or is hindsight 20-20?

4.If you were to become an expert in any field, what would it be and why?
5. What does it really mean to win a Nobel Prize? Why is it such a source of pride
for the individual and his or her country?

Israel might be a tiny country, but its revered spy agency – the Mossad – is the stuff of legend. While there’s so much the Mossad has done that we don’t know about (and will probably never be revealed), the missions that have been made public are mind-blowing. From capturing Adolf Eichmann, to ending Syria’s nuclear program and helping smuggle Ethiopian Jews to Israel, there are countless reasons the Mossad is not your average intelligence agency. Find out how this Israel intelligence agency came into being, why it’s so feared and respected, and discover the role it plays in the overall security of the world’s only Jewish state. After watching the video, use the prompts below to learn more and get your students thinking.

Please watch the video and answer the following questions: (You can send the answers via google doc or email. Due Friday, June 12

1. Of the following objectives of the Mossad, which do you think is most important
and why?
a. Neutralize military threats to the state of Israel
b. Bring justice to those who have harmed the Jewish people
c. Gather intelligence
d. Retaliate against the perpetrators of terror
e. Help Jewish refugees reach the land of Israe

2. As the only Jewish state in the world, Israel has taken upon itself the role of
“defender of the Jewish people”. Do you think that Israel is responsible for the
security of Jews worldwide?
3. The Mossad’s first motto is “For by stratagems, you wage war” from Proverbs
24:6. What is the meaning of this motto and how does it relate to the Mossad?
4. “Meir Dagan, former head of the Mossad, argues that neutralizing a few major
figures is often the more ethical choice because it can prevent the loss of lives of
countless soldiers and civilians” (Rise and Kill First). What do you make of this
argument? Does it outweigh the potential risks of targeted killing? List three
reasons for, and three reasons against, targeted killing.

Shalom Grade 6!

Our final project will be, “In the News.”

Either by yourself or with a partner you will create a video broadcast of what you feel is newsworthy.  A normal broadcast consists of 1. Local (Ottawa),2. National (Canada),3. Global News, 4.Politics, 5.Israel (Middle East), 6.Trump, 7.COVID 19, 8.Sports (if any), 9.Style, 10. Entertainment, 11.Travel, 12.Health, and 13.Opinion

Project:

Create a 3-7 minute News Video Broadcast. You must have a minimum of  8 different categories. Three of the categories must include North Stars, Israel and Judaism.

Either you can come up with your own stories or discuss real stories from the different News outlets.

Example News Websites: Cbc.ca, cnn.com, foxnews.com, timesofisrael.com, jpost.com

Presentations will begin Monday, June 15, 2020.

If you need more time or have any questions, please be in touch.

I look forward to all of your presentations.

Each student will choose one of the following topics:

1. Story of Israeli Ethiopian Soldier
2. Women of Israel
3. The secret religion of the Druze  (Israel)
4. Technology – Startup Israel
5. The Kibbutz
6. Military – Unconventional War Strategies of Israel and Special Ops
7. Food and Israel  (you can incorporate the Hummus Movie)
8. Music and Israel (Techno, etc.)
9. Russian and Ethiopian Jewry – coming to Israel
10. The Hatikvah
11. Sustainable Nation –  How Israel is dealing with the environmental crisis

Presentation/Report Options:

1. 3 page report including examples, and sources
2. 5 minute oral or recorded presentation
3. Open to other options

Due Sunday, May 24, 2020, Presentations begin Tuesday, May 26

RUBRIC

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Hummus! The Movie
Secret recipes, a Guinness World Record and the power of Hummus to bring Muslims, Christians and Jews together… in the Middle East, America and around the world.
Beyond the mystique and competition, beyond arguments over who makes the best Hummus and even beyond religious and political divides, Hummus! The Movie showcases the personal stories of the colorful men and women who simply live their lives and love their Hummus.

Background and Goals
Hummus! The Movie features three Israeli characters: an ever-smiling Jew, a hard-working Muslim woman, and a young Christian Arab on a restless quest for meaning. Despite their historical and cultural differences, they all have one thing in common: a passionate love of hummus (don’t we all?!). Through viewing this film we will create a profound moment of understanding of this element of Israeli culture, which transcends the food itself, among Jewish students across the diaspora.

● Deepen students’ connection to Israel through film and activities
● Pique students’ curiosity about Israeli culture
● Educate students about Israel’s culture, society and demography through a mature, nuanced
lens
● Provoke student inquiry and dialogue about topics surrounding Israel
● Show the power of food – hummus in particular – and how it can be used to either unite or
divide people
● Build Jewish unity by connecting students to peers across the world

DURING THE FILM, PLEASE FILL OUT THE FORM.
https://forms.gle/5C8wffcuVxqaBLWg8
DUE: Tuesday, May 12, before class

(If you do not think you will be able to finish watching the movie by May 11, please let me know so we can make other arrangements.)

The movie is in Hebrew with modern English Subtitles.  If reading subtitles is challenging, please let me know and we will figure out a better option for you.  Make sure you let me know by the end of class, Tuesday, May 5

May 5 Watch the first 30 Minutes

May 6 Watch the next 40 Minutes

May 7 Watch the final 40 Minutes