עברית
עשרה חלקים של נוי בעולם -
תשעה בירושלים ואחד בכל העולם
עשרה חלקים של יסורים בעולם -
תשעה בירושלים ואחד בכל העולם
עשרה חלקים של גבורה בעולם -
תשעה בירושלים ואחד בכל העולם
עשרה חלקים של חכמה בעולם –
תשעה בירושלים ואחד בכל העולם
עשרה חלקים של חנפה בעולם -
תשעה בירושלים ואחד בכל העולם
עשרה חלקים של תורה בעולם -
תשעה בירושלים ואחד בכל העולם
Avot D'Rabbi Natan version b, 48 (3rd century CE)
There are ten measures of beauty in the world:
Nine in Jerusalem and one in the rest of the world.
There are ten measures of suffering in the world:
Nine in Jerusalem and one in the rest of the world.
There are ten measures of might in the world:
Nine in Jerusalem and one in the rest of the world.
There are ten measures of wisdom in the world:
Nine in Jerusalem and one in the rest of the world.
There are ten measures of hypocrisy in the world:
Nine in Jerusalem and one in the rest of the world.
There are ten measures of Torah in the world:
Nine in Jerusalem and one in the rest of the world.
(5) And your eyes shall see, And you shall say: ‘The LORD is great beyond the border of Israel.’
- How does it relate to your experience since participating in Birthright: Israel?
Write your most memorable connection experienced during Birthright. It can be with a person, place or idea. What feelings did the experience generate? What actions did it inspire?
In what way is this connection available in the United States? Charlottesville? UVA? In what way is it unique to Israel?
Are there other people who related to this specific connection? Make a List.
What is one small action you can take this semester to sustain this connection for yourself and/or your peers?