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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First Steps

Strangers Approaching

Battle of Amalek

Spies are Chosen

Mission to Eretz Yisroel

Klal Yisroel Accepts the Bad Report

Yehoshua Climbs to Greatness

Bilam's Trick

Pinchas Strikes

War of Midian

The Rise of Yehoshua

The Last Eight Pesukim

The Beginning

The Other Side of the Yarden

Introduction

The Legions of Hashem

The Letters

Spies are Chosen

The Mission

Rachav's Story

Intruders!

Rachav Transforms

The Escape

The Yarden Splits

Crossing the River

Arise from the Yarden

Conclusion

Your Gevura Story

Northern Conquest

Southern Conquest

Introduction

Onwards!

The Mountains

The Mizbeach

The Bris

First Steps

Outskirts of the City

True Identity

One Exception

Rebuke

Yericho

So They Marched

The Tefillah

Our Gift

Tekiah Gedolah

The Battle of Yericho

Saving Rachav

Priceless

Conclusion