In the Footsteps of Biblical Characters
The Department for Jewish Zionist Education
The CRB Foundation
In the Footsteps of Biblical Characters
The Torah Educational Experience in Israel "Talpiot Center"
Purpose: Introduce students to the most
important characters in the Bible, particularly those in their Bible
studies curriculum. Acquaint students with Bible stories and help them
understand the role played by the characters in Jewish history.
Endeavor to help participants learn relevant lessons from the dilemmas
faced by the characters.
Process: Participants will go on field trips to
the sites of the original Bible stories. The group leader will tell the
story, act it out or even use it to activate the group. There will be a
strong emphasis on the educational message of the story. The program
will end with a summary of the lessons learned from the subject.
Implementors: Group leaders have been trained at
the Kfar Etzion field school. They have expertise in guiding Biblical
tours in the languages that they speak: English, French, Russian and
Heberew
Target Group: Suitable for Jewish schools from
abroad or any group already interested in the Bible. Also useful for
those whose interest in the subject needs to be aroused.
No. of Participants: Group leader and 25-30
participants.
Duration of Activity: 4 days.
Location of Activity: Jerusalem area.
Aids and Materials: Chapters in the Bible that
are covered during the trips.
Special Requirements: None.
Organization/project coordinator: The field
school at Kfar Etzion, is headed by Mr. Oriel Feinerman and has had many
years of experience in running educational tours and field trips for
groups from Israel and abroad.
Other Modules
- In the Footsteps of our Forefathers/ the Book of Genesis: Day trip
starts at Alonei Mamreh, home of the patriarchs, continues to burial
cave and is followed by a walk to the site of the "binding" of Isaac.
Finish day with games on Biblical characters.
- In the Footsteps of Joshua/ The Book of Joshua: Day Trip begins
with hike at Ramat Hamidbar, view of Jordan (death of Moses) and sites
in and around Jericho. Night trip on subject: "Sun stands still in
Giv'on and the moon in the Valley of Ayalon".
- In the Footsteps of Shimshon HaGibor (Samson)/ Book of Judges: An
exciting day trip hike along the path of Shimshon's life from his
birthplace in Tzor'ah to the Land of the Philistines. Evening activity
focuses of Shimshon's trial.
- In the Footsteps of Saul and David/ Shmuel 1 & 2 and Psalms: Day
trip includes Givat Shaul, the Elah Valley, Caves of Adolam and view of
David's mountain. Discuss why David chose Jerusalem as his capital.
Evening creative workshop and quiz on both kingdoms.
For information and orders:
In Israel:
The Department for Torah Education
and Culture in the Diaspora
2 Leib Yaffe Str., Talpiot, Jerusalem 93390.
Tel: 02-714993.
Fax: 02-723076.
Contact Person:Mr. Mordechai Am-Shalom.
In the USA:
The Department For Torah Education and Culture in the Diaspora,
110 E.59 Str.
N.Y.C. N.Y. 10022.
Tel: 212-339-6075; Fax: 212-318-6177.
See: Jewish Heritage
Last updated: 07/09/95
Esther Carciente: esthers@jajz-ed.org.il
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