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Where Else in the World Does a Mall Become a Giant Shelter City? Tel Aviv Israel

The Holy Land, by Zahi Shaked

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Warm-up Questions

From the title, what do you think happens inside this mall in Tel Aviv during an emergency?
Why might a mall become a “giant shelter city”?
What kinds of people do you think you would see in a shelter inside a mall?

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Where Else in the World Does a Mall Become a Giant Shelter City? Tel Aviv Israel

Hearing the siren and going down to the shelter (00:00 – 02:00)

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1. What did the speaker go to buy before hearing the siren?

Coffee and tea
A phone charger
Sausages as comfort food
Tents and sleeping bags

2. Where does the speaker say they are going?

To the shelter / bomb shelter
To the parking lot exit
To the roof of the building
To the coffee place upstairs

3. Why are people described as being calm?

They get a message about 10 minutes before
They think it is only a practice drill
They are inside a mall and feel safe
They do not hear the siren

Where Else in the World Does a Mall Become a Giant Shelter City? Tel Aviv Israel

Life at minus 4: tents, children’s area, and free coffee (02:00 – 05:40)

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1. What are some people bringing and doing at minus 4?

They are bringing tents and sleeping there
They are buying tickets to leave the city
They are closing the coffee place
They are practicing music loudly

2. What is shown as a special area for children?

A place to watch movies
A place to play soccer
A place to sleep in tents
A place to draw something

3. What does the sign say about coffee and tea at the tea house?

Only children can get free drinks
Everything is closed during the siren
Coffee is cheap but tea is expensive
Coffee and tea are for free with love

Where Else in the World Does a Mall Become a Giant Shelter City? Tel Aviv Israel

Another warning, waiting, and going back to the shelter again (05:40 – 07:03)

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1. After getting a message that another missile is on the way, what does the speaker decide to do?

Go upstairs to check what is happening
Stay in the shelter and wait
Call the coffee place to order food
Drive to another city

2. Where does the speaker say they are sitting in the shelter?

Next to parking place M number 50 at minus 4
In the children part
At minus 2 near the entrance
Inside the coffee place

3. What does the speaker do when they get home?

They throw the sausages away
They give the sausages to neighbors
They put the sausages inside the freezer
They cook and eat the sausages immediately

Where Else in the World Does a Mall Become a Giant Shelter City? Tel Aviv Israel

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1. What is the main purpose of going to “minus 4” in the video?

To shop for food and clothes
To park a car for the week
To reach a bomb shelter during a siren warning
To attend a party at the mall

2. What community support is shown in the shelter?

Police force everyone to leave
Stores raise prices for basic items
People refuse to share space
Neighbors provide free coffee, tea, and food

3. How does the speaker emotionally react to what they see in the shelter?

They feel moved and say they can cry
They feel bored and want to leave immediately
They feel excited like it is a festival
They feel angry and start arguing

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Where Else in the World Does a Mall Become a Giant Shelter City? Tel Aviv Israel

How would you feel if you had 10 minutes’ warning before a siren? What would you take with you?
The speaker says the shelter setup is “beautiful” even though the situation is not. What do you think they mean?
What are some ways communities can help each other during emergencies (like the “Coffee for free with love” idea)?
In your country or city, where do people go for safety during disasters (storms, earthquakes, conflict)? Compare it to this video.