AY Project Library
Our library of lessons includes weekly discussions, stories, questions and exercises focused on Ahavas Yisrael and a range of world issues. Choose a series and view lessons by starting or joining a group for free here.
Each lesson is designed to take approximately 20 minutes (unless stated otherwise)
Lessons
Let's Get Started (LS)
G-d explicitly commands us to ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ The first question that comes to mind is, How can we be commanded to have an emotion such as love? Either we love or we don’t.
AY Series - Part I
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Tools
The midda (character trait) Vatranus promotes shalom in the world. Vatranus means to be m’vater, to overlook, give in, or let go of hurt feelings. Why should we let go of hurt feelings in our relationships with others?
Take a Deeper Look - Part II
This series delves a little deeper into each Ahavas Yisrael topic and devotes three weeks per topic. These are designed to take 20 minutes.
Teen Series
This mitzvah prohibits us from standing idly by when a fellow Jew is in danger and we are in a position to save him from that danger.
AY Kids
I’m sorry, I was embarrassed to tell you I ripped your coat I borrowed and that’s what took me so long to return it to you, she said. I hope you’ll forgive me.
Kiddush HaShem
By following the blueprint given to us in the Torah, we are influencing those around us to look favorably at us, and by extension to look favorably at the Torah lifestyle, and ultimately to appreciate the Glory of HaShem.
Situations - Part III
Utilizing the timeless wisdom from Pirkei Avos (Ethics of our Fathers), this series offers additional ways to improve our thinking regarding our relationships with others.
Kavod/Respect
The world we live in is losing its sense of kavod more and more each day. All barriers of respect and dignity have fallen by the wayside. Not that long ago, it was commonplace for one to give up his seat on a train for someone older. Now? It is h
Unity
Peace is a prerequisite for enjoying celebrations, festivals and vacations. The more special the occasion, the greater the damage caused by lack of peace.
Reading Resourses
