Why I Love Israel?

Take a journey; where you will virtually travel through the Holy Land, learn of the history, meaning and holiness of this ancient country.

See how this faraway place is your home, and how your Jewish identity is connected to it.

Why I Love Israel introduces you to the land of Israel in a deep and meaningful way.

Explore the Holy Land and how our mission as a people is intrinsically bound to Israel. Get the information and tools to have knowledgeable, factual discussions about Jewish claims to the land and modern political realities.

This interactive subject empowers you to feel confident in your defense of Israel and gives you the tools to stand up and voice your opinion.

An inspiring, engaging and stimulating discourse about the land of Israel.

Adults Course: Six Thursdays
8:00-9:00pm
Beginning, February 29th
Cost: $54

Teens Course: Six Sundays 
10:30am-12:30pm
Beginning, March 3rd
FREE

Lesson One
WHY DOES THE WORLD CARE?
In this lesson, students will be introduced to the deep historic ties that have bound
Jews to the Land of Israel; we will also discover how this connection goes beyond historyâ€"how Israel is linked to our spiritual mission as the Jewish people.

Lesson Two
A DIVINE HOME IN THE HOLY LAND
In this lesson, students will discover why Israel is known as the "Holy Land" and
how that impacts us as Jews. Ethical monotheism goes beyond the pursuit of morality discussed in Lesson 1–the Jewish  people are destined to be a “light unto the nations," a designation that  introduces a unique connection to G-d to the world, or in one word: “holiness.”

Lesson Three
WHOSE LAND IS IT ANYWAY?
In this lesson, students will further  explore the Jewish connection to  Israel by addressing the present-day  situation there. They will evaluate five claims that we have to the land and  understand them in the context of the  current conflict in the Middle East.

Lesson Four
IS PEACE POSSIBLE?
In this lesson, students will learn how  important it is to stand tall in the face of  anti-Israel sentiment. Through strength, peace is possible. Israel is subject to bias from the United Nations and from the media. Sometimes, it seems as if Israel will try anything in the hope of gaining  legitimacy in the eyes of the world. Yet, ultimately, the Torah advises that the best way to counter prejudice and to save both Arab and Jewish lives is for Israel to stand up for itself.

Lesson Five
A LAND LIKE OTHER LANDS?
In this lesson, students will explore how we face the challenge of being “a nation like other nations” rather than “a light unto the nations.” The Land of Israel  provides us with an opportunity to craft a society that reflects our own uniqueness as Jews and helps us to discover the essence  of who we are as a people. Israel is more than just another democratic country; it is also a Jewish one.

Lesson Six
ISRAEL AND THE DIASPORA
In this lesson, students will explore the connection between Jews living in the Diaspora and in the Land of Israel. It will also offer concrete ideas about how to strengthen each student’s ties with our Jewish mission and with Eretz Yisrael/The Land of Israel.