iPad: Here's a great song-video on Yom Haatzmaut. Show it to your kids! Ask them why everyone is wearing blue and white. See if they can find David Ben Gurion in the video (explain why he is important).
Discussion With Kids:
- Today is Yom HaZikaron, where we honor Israel's fallen soldiers and terror victims. What have you learned about this in school? What is our equivalent in America? (Memorial Day).
- Why do we honor fallen soldiers? Are there fallen soldiers in your family?
- How is Yom Hazikaron honored in Israel (2 minutes of silence. Everything stops)?
- Tonight is Israel's Independence Day. Why are the two days right next to each other? (To remember that the work of the soldiers helped bring about our independence).
- How do we celebrate Israel's independence?Are you doing anything at home or in school?
- Why do some people say a special prayer (Hallel) for Israel's Independence? (To remember the miracle of having a Jewish State)
- What do you think is the most special thing about Israel/having a Jewish State? If you've been to Israel, what do you remember as liking best about your time there?
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