Sharing is a Jewish Spiritual Value

Lesson: The Spirituality of Sharing

family israelShalom! In this session, you will learn about Sharing as a spiritual practice. Sharing is one of the rules to win at the Game of Life. Your guides will be Ari and Mr. Why from our friends at Spirituality for Kids. If you like this series, you can see more at spiritualityforkids.com.

  • Value: How to recite the blessing of light
  • Sharing: How to apply the lesson of Hanukkah in your life
  • Practice: Sharing your best and most positive self with everyone exercise

HEBREW NOTE – Two types of sharing

There are two words in Hebrew for “To share.” One word means to share something physical like, “I am going to share my meal with you (l’hithalek). The other word means to share a feeling or an experience with someone like, “I am going to share my ideas and feelings with you (l’shatef). As you learn about sharing, keep these two versions of sharing in mind. Enjoy!

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#1 WATCH this video on the Power of Sharing with Ari and Mr. Why

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#2 CREATE a “What can YOU share” list

What are the things that you can share with others? There are things you can share like toys and Wii games and sports equipment, what about qualities of yourself? Can you share those too? List at least four qualities that you can share with others in your Tamid Workbook. Be creative!

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#3 WATCH this video on the Power of Sharing, Part 2, with Ari and Mr. Why

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#4: RESPOND to the following questions in your Tamid Workbook

1. What is a positive outcome of sharing?
2. How does your opponent voice challenge you when you want to share?
3. When is it hard to share?
4. What can you do to share more? 

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 #5 WATCH “THE HOW TO SHOW”

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#6 REFLECT on the word “SHARING”

Sushi DinnerIn your Tamid Workbook, write the first 5 words that come to mind when you hear “SHARE.”
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#7 WATCH the video called “TWO BROTHERS”

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#8 RESPOND TO THE BROTHERS VIDEO

Tamid Pool Girls
  1. Did they share with love? How can you be sure?
  2. Did they share to help? How did their sharing help their brother?
  3. Did they have any expectations when they shared?
  4. What was the result of them sharing with all three steps?

Write you answers in your Tamid Workbook.

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Need some help?

We’re here for you. At any time, if you have any questions, please contact one of our teachers so we can help you.

Also, at the end of the session, remember to review your responses in your Tamid Workbook so you can get credit for this lesson. Behatzlacha (Hebrew for good luck)!

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