"For Man is as a Tree in a Field"
Activities - Full Sessions
Quality of the Environment
In order to run the activities below successfully, you will need to prepare a wall exhibition reflecting the essential elements of the discussion, which can be used to conclude the series.
Synopsis
A clarification activity on the quality of Jewish life in the Diaspora.
Aims
Explore the statics and dynamics of community ecology Deepen the analogy to permit discussion of numerous issues
Suitability:
Adults, students, older teenagers
Preparation:
1 or 2 sets of worksheets per discussion group The exhibition of 3 types of forest should be on the wall
Procedure:
- Divide into 5 groups of 5-7 people. The task is to draw a comparison between the Jewish community and the forest, between the individual in the community and a tree.
- If time is insufficient, each group can work on one section of the material. Otherwise, allow 6 minutes for each section and writing up notes and ask each group to present a different section at the summing up. The same group should present sections #5 & #6.
- Each group has the floor in turn. If there are any additions or disagreements these should be raised after each section, rather than be left to the end.
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