By México Women's Division

Bond to Bond is a children’s card game created by Women’s Division in Mexico with the aim of fostering and maintaining a strong connection, through play & storytelling, between Israel and children. 

School kids tell stories about Israel, and develop their imaginations through images such as flags, maps, shields, and historical figures that represent both the history, culture, traditions, and technological development of Israel.   There are also game card images specific to Israel Bonds. 

The object of the game is to dispose of all the cards a player has been dealt.  To play, each player overturns their top card.  The youngest player goes first, inventing a story encompassing the eight symbols of the card they displayed.  When other players hear the name of a symbol that also appears on their face-up card, they call out “bond to bond!,” and the first to do so becomes the next storyteller.  Used cards are placed in the centre, and the first player to use up their cards wins the game.

While learning about and connecting with Israel in a fun, creative and engaging way, children are improving thinking skills and verbal communication, and learning respect for the rules of the game, as well as for their fellow players, be they classmates, playmates or family members.

Photos of Colegio Hebreo Maguen David students playing with game