Secret Survival Skills for Kids

with Baruch David Greenman, Founder of Outdoor Learning Skills, Beit Shemesh

What would you do if you were lost in the forest with no phone, no flashlight—and no idea where to go?

Secret Survival Skills for Kids is an exhilarating, hands-on Torah Live course led by Baruch David Greenman, master outdoorsman and founder of Outdoor Learning Skills in Beit Shemesh, Israel. Designed to awaken a sense of adventure and build real-world confidence, this course teaches essential survival techniques every child should know—presented through a Jewish lens.

🌲 Course Highlights

Wilderness Awareness: Learn how to observe and interpret nature like a true scout.
Fire Building: Master safe, Torah-permitted ways to make fire using natural materials.
Shelter Creation: Discover how to build a sturdy, dry shelter from branches and leaves.
Navigation & Orientation: Understand how to find your way using the sun, shadows, and signs in nature.
Water Sourcing & Safety: Learn the principles of locating and purifying water when there’s no tap around.
Teamwork & Resilience: Engage in dynamic challenges that promote problem-solving, grit, and cooperation.
Hashgachah Pratis in the Wild: See how survival connects with emunah, gratitude, and the wonders of Hashem’s world.

🧢 Meet Your Guide: Baruch David Greenman

With decades of experience in wilderness education and a deep love for the Torah, Baruch David Greenman has taught thousands of kids how to thrive in the great outdoors—safely, responsibly, and joyfully. His unique blend of humor, storytelling, and field-tested techniques keeps students engaged from the first spark to the last hike.

🧭 Why This Course Matters

In an age of screens and schedules, “Secret Survival Skills for Kids” offers something priceless: a connection to the natural world, practical skills that build self-esteem, and a Torah perspective on our relationship with Hashem's creations. Whether you live in the city or the country, these skills inspire confidence, mindfulness, and wonder.

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A Reminder for the Melacha of Kotev/Writing

Learning the lingo

Purpose

Intention

Constructive

Usual manner

Direct

Teach a Melacha!

Loaves of Love

Lingo Quiz

Plowing

Plow Through this Quiz!

Sowing

The Sowing Quiz!

Reaping

Find 39!

The Reaping Quiz

Binding Sheaves

How Well Do You Know this Melacha?

Threshing

The Threshing Quiz

Winnowing

Win the Winnowing Quiz!

Introduction

Three conditions - overview

"Good" and "bad"

Mixtures: the ABC of selecting

Understanding mixtures: one vs. two types

Understanding mixtures: large and small

Video Quiz!

You Have Been Selected to Take this Quiz!

Selecting on Shabbos Quiz!

Grinding

Grind Your Way Through this Quiz!

Kneading

You Knead this Quiz!

Cooking After Cooking With Liquids

Cooking After Cooking With Solids

Davar Gush

Irui Kli Rishon

Hastening

Ketchup

The Cooking Quiz

The Davar Gush Quiz

Bonus Points Quiz

Shehiya - Part 1

Shehiya - Part 2

The Shehiya Quiz!

Introduction

Types of animals

Types of enclosures

Practical cases in the home

Extremely large area

Placing traps

Domesticated animals

A Reminder for the Melacha of Kotev/Writing

This is a Trap Quiz!

The Trapping Quiz!