The month of Elul

This lesson is based on last Friday`s article in the Jerusalem Post.
I believe this is one way to look at the month of Elul.

 
 

     

    Read the article.
     
     What , in Barak`s opinion, has prevented us from taking a good look at ourselves.”?

    What is the crucial question we should ask ourselves?

    What, in the writer`s opinion, is the reason for our existence?

    What makes the dialogue with the religious community a necessity, according to the article?

    Give three examples that illustarate the need for soul searching

    What makes our national identity unique?

    Do you agree with Ehud Barak `s opinion what without a dialogue with the religious community our existence is meaningless?

    Since this is the season for asking forgiveness, do you feel we should ask forgiveness for anything from the religious community? Try to find at least two examples
     

    Would you be able to forgive the wrong done to you ? Give your reasons.