Life in the desert
Mire Heitner – Hebrew Teacher
A Bedouin tent in the Negev
After learning about the Israeli desert, the Negev, Year 7 students enjoyed traditional hospitality in a Bedouin tent.
The students sat in a tent, wore head scarves and were welcomed by a Bedouin man (our own Mr Thaler). Following that, students acted out real life conversations in Hebrew, using learnt vocabulary, and presented them to the teachers. The most exciting part was tasting the traditional Bedouin food that included labane cheese, dates, pita and hummus. The na’ana (mint) tea was popular as well.
The students benefitted from this experience by strengthening their connection and knowledge of the different aspects of Israel. They learnt about the varied population in Israel and the characteristics of the desert. We all had a meaningful and enjoyable learning experience.
