Association of Religion Data Archives
Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Israel
Learn about religion in Israel, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
Alabama Humanities Foundation
Encyclopedia of Alabama: Israel Pickens (Governor, 1821 1825)
A biographical sketch of Alabama's third governor, Israel Pickens, which provides a clear overview of the political issues which shaped the beginning of Alabama's statehood.
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Parlor Songs: Irving Berlin the Dean of American Songwriters
Read about the dean of American songwriters, Irving Berlin, along with lyrics from some of his famous tunes from the 20s and 30s era in American history.
Sam Houston State University
Shsu: Palestine/israel and the Eastern Question
A discussion on the anti-Semitism which gave rise to the Zionist movement and how the leaders hoped to help the Jews.
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American Jewish Historical Society: Timeline of American Soviet Jewry Movement
In the late 1800's and most of the 1900's countries made many efforts to help Jews in the Soviet Union gain freedom to practice their faith. Countries such as the United States and Israel offered exile to many Jews to escape the...
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The History of Tobacco Part Ii
Extensive timeline (1492-1997) of tobacco cultivation--in three parts. Click links at bottom of pages to view Parts I, III, and IV.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: The Partition Plan
The background for creating a plan to partition Palestine, as well as the details of the plan itself and its effects are discussed.
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Wesley Center for Applied Theology: Flavius Josephus
This resource presents the complete works of the famous Jewish historian from the 1st century C.E. It includes a history of the Jewish people and his account of the war fought by Rome against the Hebrews which resulted in the dispersal...
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Israel Is Not an Apartheid State
The author analyzes the treatment of Palestinians by attempting to identify and discuss democratic practice which provides equality, and would serve to make Israel unlike an apartheid state.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
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: Gaza in Turmoil
A July 19, 2004, analysis of the problems Gaza is experiencing due to a struggle for power between Arafat loyalists and those who want to reform the Palestinian Authority.
BBC
Bbc News: Palestinian Pm to Stay in Post
This 2004 BBC article reports on the problems between the prime minister of the Palestinian Authority and Yasser Arafat, its president. Arafat has not given up authority over the police forces which the Prime Minister must have if he...
BBC
Bbc News: Profile: Ahmed Qurei
This BBC profile dated 12 November 2003 provides a brief biography of the then Prime Minister for the Palestinian Authority.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Israeli Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Israeli Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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Jewish Encyclopedia: Magen David
A short but informative article on the famous Jewish symbol also known as the "Star of David".
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Palestinian Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Palestinian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: The Arab Israeli Conflict
An exhaustive look at the history of the conflict between the Arabs and the Israeli people, written from the Jewish perspective. The site is creatively set up as it is divided into different sections and presents myths and rebuttals.
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The Latter Rain: The Temple of Jerusalem
A complete discussion of the Temple of Jerusalem is found at this site. The focus is history and use. You'd better get your pen and paper ready for note-taking!
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Torah Tots: Chanukah
What do you know about the history of Chanukah? Use this informative site to learn more about this Jewish holiday.
US Department of State
Biographies of the Secretaries of State: Henry A. (Heinz Alfred) Kissinger
Biography of Henry Kissinger who served in dual roles of Secretary of State and National Security Advisor under Richard M. Nixon and played a major part in U.S. diplomacy.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Jews of Kurdistan
Kurdish Jews, a largely rural people, have lived in the mountains and plains of Kurdistan since time immemorial. They have been geographically isolated throughout much of their history and are thought to have retained some old Jewish...
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: The Kibbutz
A Jerusalem Post article that provides background about the Israeli kibbutz movement which is a unique rural community where its members work and live. Includes data on population, and material on organization, types of work, raising...
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Israel
Click-through facts-and-photo file about Israel's geography, nature, history, people and culture, and government. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its Middle East location.
Curated OER
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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