Public Speaking Contest 2017 Topics

1. A Jewish value or mitzvah which is very meaningful to me is …..
2. You are creating a new Jewish community from scratch.  What are the first two Jewish institutions you would establish and why?
3. What city in Israel do you think is more reflective of modern Jewish identity, Jerusalem or Tel Aviv?
4. Many synagogues have added additional readings to their morning service including a prayer for the State of Israel and a prayer for our country.  If you were able to add an additional reading to the morning service, what would it be about and why?
5. What is your favorite Jewish holiday and why?
6. If you were to create a YouTube video highlighting the Vancouver Jewish community, what would it be about?
7. Write about a family member whom you admire and explain what is special about them.  
8. Who is your favorite biblical character and why?
9. What is a mensch?  Write about someone you know who is a mensch.
10. Topic of your choice.