A Hole in the Boat

By: Adi Zelichov-Relevy • Illustrations: Shiraz Fuman

A merry crew of sailors is out to sea, but when one of them drills a hole in his cabin, the entire boat is about to sink. Now the sailors need to not only mend the hole, but also to teach their friend about mutual responsibility and what it means to be “one for all”.

Age Group: Preschool (3-5)

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Ten sailors sail together; each has a different role, but they all share the same goal. When the fisherman drills a hole in his own cabin, he does not realize that he could sink the whole ship. Along with him, readers discover that one individual’s actions can impact many others, and also learn about the importance of mutual responsibility

All of Israel is responsible for one another
(Midrash Sifra, Vayikra, 7:5)