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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Palestinian/Israeli Peace Process

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Young scholars research the history of the conflict in the Middle East and why the peace process is so complex. They step out of their "comfort zone" and examine both the Palestinian and Israeli perspectives of the conflict with an open...
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Handout
Association of Religion Data Archives

Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Israel

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about religion in Israel, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
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Website
Other

Israel Art Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
"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."
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Handout
Other

Gems in Israel: Israel's Food & Dining Glossary

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Handout
Other

Gems in Israel: Israeli Cuisine?

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site read different opinions on whether there is such as thing as "Israeli cuisine."
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Handout
Other

Gems in Israel: Sabich the Alternate Israeli Fast Food

For Students 9th - 10th
What is Sabich? This web-article describes what is in this traditional dish, and why it is becoming Israel's new fast food.
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Website
Other

Gems in Israel: Spotlighting Israel's Lesser Attractions

For Students 9th - 10th
This newsletter is a great way to read about Israel's travel sites, as well as get some Israeli Recipes.
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Article
Judaism 101

Judaism 101: The Role of Women

For Students 9th - 10th
This article about the role of women in Judaism clears up some historical misconceptions that have been linked to women and Judaism over the years.
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Website
United Nations

United Nations: The Middle East

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official page for The Middle East from the United Nations. You will find up-to-the-minute reports by the Secretary-General, Security Council, General Assembly as well as news on relief efforts and links to more UN information...
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Website
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: The Israeli Government Function

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed information about the structure and activities of the Israeli government, as well as links to the basic laws which make up the Israeli constitution.
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Article
US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: u.s. Relations With Israel

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about the relationship between the United States and Israel. Additional information about the country is available through the links at the bottom of the page.
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Handout
Other

Old Testament History: Assyrian Dominance

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a history of the Isrealites, but it is about "Assyrian dominance." It goes through each Isrealite king and describes his interactions with the Assyrians. It explains how the Assyrians gained control and dealt with rebellions....
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Handout
Other

Gems in Israel: The Biblical Seven Species

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this site to learn about how Israel's Seven Species, wheat, barley, vines, figs, pomegranates, olive oil and honey play an important role in Israel's land, culture, and cuisine.
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Israel

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the culture of Israel. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....
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Article
BBC

Bbc: Israel Seizes Hamas Legislators

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about the June 2006 Israeli efforts to obtain freedom for a captured soldier in Gaza.
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Primary
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Law of Return Passed in 1950

For Students 9th - 10th
The text of Israeli law encouraging Jewish immigration to Israel.
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Primary
PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: Coping With Conflict

For Students 9th - 10th
"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.
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PPT
BBC

Bbc: In Pictures: Lebanon Israel Crisis

For Students 9th - 10th
A slide show presentation that shows early images from the Lebanon-Israel conflict. Gives a better idea of what is going on in the Middle East as of July 15, 2006.
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eBook
Other

True Peace: The War of Attrition

For Students 9th - 10th
An Israeli-slanted discussion of the events following the Six-Day War.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Israeli Troops in Jerusalem During Six Day War

For Students 9th - 10th
NPR brings us excellent coverage on the Conflict that has gone on for nearly a century. This is a seven part series beginning with the vision of Theodor Herzl and the First Zionist Congress.