Oneg Shabbat - A Shabbat Celebration

• How do you celebrate Shabbat?
• Have you ever been to an oneg Shabbat? If so, what activities took place?

Folk dancing was a central and representative part of Israeli popular culture in the past.

• Does Israeli folk dancing still represent Israeli culture? If not, what represents modern Israeli culture today?

This oneg Shabbat involved Israeli songs and dancing.

• Have you ever danced Israeli folk dances? If so, describe your experience.
• Do you know any Israeli songs? Is there any particular song that you like?

The organizers of the oneg Shabbat wanted to give those attending a taste of Israeli culture. When you visit a foreigncountry, do you want to learn about the local culture? How do you do this?

• What event is being advertised on the poster?
• Where and when did the event take place?
• Who sponsored the event?
• Where could tickets be obtained?
• What language is the poster written in?
• What is an oneg Shabbat?
• Who do you think was the poster's target audience? Explain your answer.
• What activities were planned for this oneg Shabbat?
• What are the origins of Israeli folk dancing?
• Why do you think the Ministry of Tourism sponsored events like this?
• What do you think the people who attended an oneg Shabbat gained from the experience?

• Learn a new Israeli dance from a YouTube video.
• Plan an oneg Shabbat.
• Create a flyer to advertise the event. Include where it will be held, the date and time, and a schedule of activities.

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