Haven't heard the "Live to Give" song by the amazing Ari Goldwag yet? Head over to Live to Give episode 7 right now!
We recommend printing out the lyrics so your students can follow both the English and especially the Hebrew:
Part 1
Ask your students: What is the message of the song?
Be like Hashem 👍
Be a giver 💪
Become part of a community 🤝
Avoid loneliness 👎
Be aware of the world around you 👌
Take the initiative, don't wait 🙌
Part 2
Time for group discussions! Divide up the class and hand out the first discussion card.
It's important for students to understand that loneliness can show up in many ways, even when you're surrounded by people!
Challenge your students: The next time you're at an event and see someone who looks lonely, go over to them and make them feel included.
On to the next discussion card!
And one more discussion card!
Ask your students:
Name as many mitzvos as possible that require you to be a part of a community.
Here are some to get the ball rolling:
Tefilla
Getting married
Tzedaka
Gemilus Chasadim
And more
It's important for students to see that being Jewish requires us to be part of a community. There are endless opportunities to be a giver, no matter where you are or how old you are!
Practice Hebrew!
Have your students translate the Hebrew section of the song:
