COBE Practice

Where did Rabbi Nota Greenblatt go with heavy bags?

Why did he carry heavy bags with him?

Why didn't Hashem take Bnei Yisrael to Eretz Yisrael through the land of the Plishtim? 

What do we learn from these two stories?

What does the clock represent? 

Why don't we each get a life clock? 

What message do you learn from this clip?

How many colors of light does the human eye detect? 

What kinds of light waves are in something we see as yellow? 

Describe the process of how our brain perceives color. 

Why can't we see colors in the dark?

What is math anxiety?

What problem does math anxiety cause? Why?

How can parents and teachers change the way children feel about math?

What can students do to reduce math anxiety and other stressful experiences? Give two examples.

What is reactance?

Why do we want to do what we can't?

What is an advantage of parents not being very strict?

How else can understanding the idea of reactance help people? Explain.

What does the sympathetic nervous system make us do?

What does the parasympathetic nervous system do?

How does breathing slowly calm people down?

Practice breathing according to the instructions in the video. How do you feel? 

Why do people love things more when they make them themselves?

How do advertisers use this idea?

How can it help people make better choices?

What is spiciness? 

What is one theory of why people started to eat spicy food? 

Why do people like to eat spicy food? 

Do you like spicy food?

What is neuroplasticity? 

What happens in our brain when we follow habits? 

What happens in our brain when we follow habits? 

How can we change our brains? 

Is there a habit you want to change?

What do the examples of babies, scientists, and Thomas Edison have in common?

What message is conveyed in the clip?

Give an example of your own life experience that justifies this message.

Think of a Hebrew pasuk or concept that reflects this message.

How long does it take to form a habit?

What are the steps in forming a habit?

What helps you stick to your goal?

How do the squirrels fly?

Explain the different attitudes of the baby squirrels towards the experience.

How do you feel about trying new things? 

What were two of the problems with the "easy path" to Eretz C'naan?

How does a butterfly come out of its cocoon?

What are some of the advantages of challenges and struggle? 

What did Coby do in the army?

What problem did Coby have one night?

How did Coby overcome his problem?

Who do you turn to for help when you have problems?

What is the main idea of the clip? Explain

How does note-taking help you in lectures, meetings, and events?

Why is it better to use pen and paper instead of a laptop? Explain and give 2 examples.

What information about taking notes will you use in the future Explain and give an example. 

What was the farmer's problem?

How was the problem solved?

What do you learn from this story about the power of prayer? 

Why did Boruch take off his yarmulke before his interview?

Why didn't Boruch get the job?

What did he learn from this experience?

What is the difference between a leader and a follower?

What do you learn from this story? 

What problem did European colonists have?

What is one theory about zebra stripes that scientists don't agree with?

How do the zebra's stripes protect them? 

Describe the events in the clip.

What is the message at the end.

Do you have a similar personal story to share?

Why is Chezky not comfortable going to Yankel’s house?

Why does Yankel want to have guests?

What can you learn from this story?

What is the clip about? Explain in detail.

What was the original use for Braille? How is it used today?

What would life be like for blind people if Braille hadn't been invented? Give examples.