ibiblio
Ibiblio: Menachem Begin Biography
This site from ibiblio.org gives a detailed biography on Menachem Begin, Prime Minister of Israel until 1983.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Arab Israeli Conflict
An in-depth encyclopedia article which explores the Arab-Israeli conflict. It lists and provides brief descriptions of the five wars fought between the Israelis and the Palestinians. It also takes a look at each side's reasons for the...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Four Tel Aviv Students Discuss Their Concerns and Hopes for Israel's Future
An NPR interview with four college students who identify and explain why their biggest concerns about Israel's future center on their nation's economy. Audio also available. (25 February 2005)
PBS
Pbs: Commanding Heights the Battle for the World Economy
A huge site dedicated to an understanding of the current global economic system. Includes the history, forces, values and perceptions that have shaped the world's economy. A comprehensive resource that includes a detailed economic report...
Other
Women of Valor: Henrietta Szold
Comprehensive source of information about the life of Henrietta Szold (1860-1945 CE), founder of the Zionist women's organization of Hadassah and dedicated supporter of Palestine. She was an activist who was a model for Jewish women...
Other
Akhlah: The Jewish Children's Learning Network
An important resource that provides access to Jewish prayers, stories and rituals Akhlah is specifically designed for the youngest child while maintaining accuracy about the subject matter.
Other
Yourpage.org
"Yourpage.org is a Jewish educational website created to bring fun to Jewish learning." Includes stories, games, and activities suitable for elementary and middle school children. Also provides a guide for teachers and a section for...
Other
Biography: Uri Zvi Greenberg (1896 1981)
A biography on the Hebrew writer Uri Zvi Greenberg (1896-1981) and a collection of his famous works.
Other
Israel Art Guide
"The Complete Guide to Art in Israel, listing thousands of artists, is being built here. You can already browse through a partial list and home pages with detailed biographies and pictures of the work of Israeli artists."
Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs: History & Highlights
Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides a quick look at the history of Israel. Use the blue toolbar at the top to read about biblical times, foreign domination, and statehood. Clicking on the underlined words will take you to even...
Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs:mid East Peace Summit
This site from Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs describes the events at the Middle East Peace Summit at Camp David. You can read about the Israeli delegation, the latest news, texts from the summit, U.S. State Department material, and...
Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs: The People
This site from Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs describes the ethnicity, language, and religion of people in Israel. Read the introduction on this page or use the blue toolbar at the top of the page to read about a more specific topic.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Truman: Foreign Affairs
This site gives a great overview of the early Cold War under President Truman. Describes relations with the Soviet Union, the atomic bomb, actions in western Europe, and the Korean War. A great piece that gives the reader a fantastic...
Yale University
White Paper of 1939
Describes the discussion and results of an Arab-British meeting to sort out the situation causing the riots of 1936-1939. Interpretations of the British mandate agreement and other British policy in Palestine were discussed, with the...
Other
Al Ahram Weekly: Chronology of First Arab Israeli War
Al-Ahram Weekly, a publication based in Cairo, provides a timeline of events leading up to the formation of Israel and the First Arab-Israeli War. Includes pictures and a copy of the Balfour Declaration.
The British Museum
British Museum: Explore World Cultures: Israelites
Learn about the art of the ancient Israelites in this historical overview with accompanying image gallery with object descriptions of Israelite art from the British Museum collection.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Israeli Palestinian Conflict
This site provides links to news articles, background reports, and other resources such as maps and lesson plans concerning the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. Updated to December, 2010.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Israeli Settlement Proposal Angers u.s. Officials
Israel's plan to build new homes in the Palestinian territories was met by a negative reaction by the USA. Learn thebackground and details of the plan, and why the USA did not respond in a favorable light. Support resources are included....
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: Palestinians Seek Statehood From United Nations Assembly
Learn how the conflict between Palestinians and Israelis escalates as the Palestinian president asks the United Nations to turn their territories into an official country, Palestine. (September, 2011)
Other
Gems in Israel: Israel's Food & Dining Glossary
This online glossary will help you know what words to use to order a meal in Israel or to discuss Israeli food. Very helpful & easy to understand guide.
US Holocaust Memorial Museum
U.s. Holocaust Memorial Museum: Refugee Crisis and Establishment of Israel
The story of how the plight of postwar Holocaust survivors brought about the establishment of a Jewish state in Israel.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Ehud Barak Interview
Read this extensive interview with the former Prime Minister of Israel that took place in 2001. There is also a short biography and profile of this man who spent 36 years in the military.
Other
Gems in Israel: Israeli Cuisine?
At this site read different opinions on whether there is such as thing as "Israeli cuisine."
Other
Gems in Israel: Sabich the Alternate Israeli Fast Food
What is Sabich? This web-article describes what is in this traditional dish, and why it is becoming Israel's new fast food.