8th grade just concluded their studies with the theme of songs of Tefillah. The students were introduced to modern Tefillah songs including Tfillah (תפילה)by Chana Senesh, All Kol Eilah(על כל אלה) by Naomi Shemer, Lu Yehi (לו יהי)by Naomi Shemer, Lamdeni Alokai (למדני אלוקי)by Leah Goldberg , Shalom Al Israel(שלום על ישראל) by Dudu Barak and Todah(תודה) by Uzi Chittman. We studied the historical context surrounding each Tefillah and why the author was compelled to write his/her prayer. We discussed the differences between Tfillah from the Siddur and a personal Tefillah. The students enjoyed learning and singing the songs and felt very connected to Am Israel and Eretz Israel through these songs.
We started to introduce to our 8th grade students the author Shmuel Yosef Agnon(שמואל יוסף עגנון) who received the Nobel Prize for Literature. We will read his allegory, Maoyev LeOhev (מאויב לאוהב)that describes the Israeli condition and his vision of peace. We expect to continue great conversations about Israel and through that continue to install love and care for Am Israel and Medinat Israel.
