American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: The Line of June 4, 1967
Discusses the history of the demarcation lines between Israel and Syria--lines which in part caused the June War.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Immigration to Israel: 1948 1995
A table showing the numbers of immigrants to Israel listed by country of origin.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Un Partition Plan, September 1947
This authentic UN map depicts the political lines to be drawn to partition Palestine as established in 1947.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Israeli Population Statistics Table
A table sorting population demographics by religion, age, and urban centers.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Statement by the Arab League States
Arab statement after the state of Israel was announced includes declarations and demands.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Women in Israel
The Jewish Virtual Library offers links to different articles over the status of women in Israel such as women in public life, the status of women in Israel, and more.
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.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: British White Paper of June 1922
The British policy addresses misinterpretations of the Balfour agreement and attempts to ease Arab resentment and fear of Jewish domination through political promises.
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Coping With Conflict
"Israeli author Amos Oz examines politics, love and humor amid the chaos of his country's conflict with the Palestinians." Partial transcript of an interview. Audio and video clips available.
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: American Women: Golda Meir
This brief biography of Golda Meir is accompanied by an interesting portrait painted by American realist Raphael Soyer. From the National Portrait Gallery.
Other
Teaching Social Responsibility: Teachable Moment: Israelis vs. Palestinians
A lesson plan that describes the conflict between Israel and Palestine. Discussion questions and background information are given to help learners begin informed discussion about the conflict. (2008)
Other
Teaching Social Responsibility: Teachable Moment: Israelis & Palestinians
Case studies that provide information about the conflict in Israel between the Palestinians and the Israelis. Encourages young scholars to debate and discuss the conflict and try to come up with a solution to the problem. (2011)
American Rhetoric
American Rhetoric: Avigdor Lieberman: Speech to United Nations General Assembly
This is the text and audio of Israel's Avigdor Lieberman speaking to the United Nations General Assembly on September 10, 2010, New York, NY.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Minority Communities of Israel
Describes the diverse populations of Arabs or Arab-speaking groups residing in Israel.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Israel
A great destination guide that takes you on a virtual trip to the Middle Eastern state of Israel. Find general information on its culture, people, environment, geography, economy, and government. There are numerous links available that...
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.
Other
The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity
The site for the Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity; it includes the work of the Foundation, a biography on Wiesel, and a list of his published books.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Samaritans
The Samaritans are a sect numbering about 500 who currently reside in Nablus, on the west bank of the Jordan River in Israeli-occupied Jordan, and in Holon, south of Tel Aviv, on the Mediterranean coast of Israel. The Samaritans call...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Palestinians
Palestinians inhabit an area east of the Mediterranean Sea and south of Lebanon. The Jordan River, Lakes Huleh and Tiberias, and the Dead Sea separate Palestine from Jordan. Christians refer to Palestine as "the Holy Land." Today...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Jews of Israel
The state of Israel came into formal existence on 14 May 1948. The United States recognized the new state on the same day, and the Soviet Union followed on 18 May. On 15 May 1948 the new state was invaded by the armies of Egypt, Iraq,...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Karaites Economy
The majority of Karaites in Cairo worked as artisans -- primarily as gold- and silversmiths or engaged in trade or peddling. Some attained positions as doctors and lawyers or entered the commercial middle class. In Israel, most Karaites...
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Israel: Introduction
Provides statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for Israel located in the Middle East.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: World Atlas: Israel
Find all the basic data on Israel on this page. Contains a clear map from "MapQuest", flag and facts in a list format. Categories include languages, religions, life expectancy, currency, GDP, industry, agriculture and more.
Luther Seminary
Bible Tutor: Elijah
This Bible Tutor site is a very short description of the major contributions of the Hebrew prophet Elijah. This site includes links to scriptural references about Elijah as well as a link to Elisha, his successor.