Curated OER
Israel History: The Big Picture
In this Israel study guide learning exercise, students read a brief overview pertaining to the history of Israel from 1900 B.C. to the present and fill in the blanks with the appropriate words. Students also respond to 11 short answer...
Other
Menorah Ministries: The Star of David
A detailed description and history of the famous Hebrew symbol. The article states that the symbol can not be traced to King David himself but that the use of hexagrams was found in Jewish magic dating back to the 6th century C.E.
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...
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Shimon Peres
A biography of Shimon Peres, the ninth President of Israel. He served a total of forty-eight years in Israel's Parliament and held many different posts, including twice as Prime Minister. He also won the Nobel Prize for Peace in 1994...
Library of Congress
Loc: Country Studies: Israel: Origins of Zionizm
Provides history of Zionism. End of article discusses Orthodox Jews' problems with Zionism.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Star of David
A detailed entry on the history, symbolism and current usage of the Star of David. Also has nice illustrations.
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...
Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs: King Solomon's Seal
An article which explains in detail the famous symbol of Judaism also known as the "Star of David".
Other
Jewish Encyclopedia: Magen David
A short but informative article on the famous Jewish symbol also known as the "Star of David".
Judaism 101
Judaism 101: Magen David
A nice description and history of the famous Jewish symbol. The information is from an Orthodox view.
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.)
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.)
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.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: 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.
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.