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Jewish Virtual Library: Statement by the Arab League States
Arab statement after the state of Israel was announced includes declarations and demands.
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Map of Israel and Palestinian Territories
The BBC provides a general overview of the country of Israel and Palestinian Territories. Content includes a focus on Israeli and Palestinian recent history, leaders and media. There are also video and audio clips of recent events.
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Israel
A comprehensive report on the food of Israel. This site contains a detailed description of food history, food for religious and holiday celebrations, mealtime customs as well as many recipes!
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: High Priest of Israel
Also known as Kohen Gadol or Kohen ha-Gadol. The High Priest of Israel could officiate sacrifices and enter the Holy of Holies on Yom Kippur.
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Biography: Uri Zvi Greenberg (1896 1981)
A biography on the Hebrew writer Uri Zvi Greenberg (1896-1981) and a collection of his famous works.
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Wikipedia: David Ben Gurion
Biography of David Ben-Gurion (1886-1973 CE), the first Prime Minister of Israel in 1948. His political career is discussed in-depth.
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Jewish Virtual Library: Israeli Arabs
Links to documents, articles, and additional sources concerning Arabs living in Israel.
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Countries and Their Cultures: Jews of Yemen
Jews have lived in Yemen, a large and rugged country in the southwest part of the Arabian Peninsula, for at least 1,500 years. They identify themselves and are identified by others, as part of the widespread Jewish people. They...
BBC
Bbc: Israeli Threat of Military Action
Presents information about the abduction of an Israeli soldier by Hamas. Analyzes the possible steps that Israel may take to get their soldier back. (26 June 2006)
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Mother Jones: The Dissident: An Interview With Natan Sharansky
Known for his advancement of democracy and human rights, Natan Sharansky, a Ukranian-born Jew and later Prime Minister of Israel, speaks here regarding Arab dissidents, Israel's human rights record, and the prospects for a democratic...
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Jewish Virtual Library: German Holocaust Reparations
A brief but detailed analysis of the German decision to give Israel reparations for the Holocaust. Describes the amount and time period in which it was paid.
BBC
Bbc: Profile Shimon Peres
A brief profile of Shimon Peres, a leader of Israel's Labor Party. Also provides links to related subjects. (30 December 2004)
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Writing Fix: Song Inspired Color Poetry
In this lesson young scholars listen to the songs "Over the Rainbow," sung by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole and "Color Me Blind," sung by Extreme and read an excerpt from the book Hailstones and Halibut Bones by Mary O'Neill. Then students work...
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Wikipedia: Golda Meir
Informative article on the life of Golda Meir, fourth Prime Minister of Israel.
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Wikipedia: David
Wikipedia provides an extensive biography of David, one of the most well-known kings of Israel. Includes table of contents for easy navigation.
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Peace It Together | Empowering Youth to Promote Peace
A program enticing students to promote peace in the Israel-Palestine conflict through media such as film and inviting conversation between the two groups.
BBC
Bbc: Profile Ehud Olmert
A brief profile of Ehud Olmert, elected Prime Minister of Israel in April 2006. Also provides links to related topics. (30 August 2009)
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Net History: International Internet Histories
Many International countries are challenging the belief that the Internet was born in the USA. This thorough list of links pulls together ongoing research, publications and articles supporting the theory that Internet was collaboratively...
BBC
Bbc: News: Regions and Territories: Golan Heights Profile
Provides historical background on the Golan Heights with emphasis on the conflict between Syria and Israel. Includes a map and links to recent news articles. Updated January 2008.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: The Soviet Position on Partition
Describes briefly how the Soviet Union was the second nation to recognize the state of Israel.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: 300 Women Who Changed History: Golda Meir
A short, but comprehensive bio and picture of Golda Meir, a prime minister of the State of Israel.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Falasha
The Falasha are a northern Ethiopian highland population of Jewish belief. They are one of the dozens of small ethnic minorities in Ethiopia and have been recognized as a "nationality" in the Ethiopian constitution of 1986. More than...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Druze
The Druze are a closed, tightly knit, Arab minority who live in southern Syria, in the mountains of central Lebanon, and in Israel, including the Golan Heights. There are also small communities in Jordan, the United States, Canada, and...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Introduction to the Middle East
The term "Middle East" is generally recognized today to refer to a region that stretches from the Atlantic Ocean in the west to Afghanistan in the east. It encompasses the countries of Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Israel,...
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