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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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Israel
A comprehensive report on the food of Israel. This site contains a detailed description of food history, food for religious and holiday celebrations, mealtime customs as well as many recipes!
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Ancient Jerusalem, Around Ad 100
A plan of ancient Jerusalem around AD 100, showing the walls of the city and places of historic interest.
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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.
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Peace It Together | Empowering Youth to Promote Peace
A program enticing students to promote peace in the Israel-Palestine conflict through media such as film and inviting conversation between the two groups.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Israeli Population Statistics Table
A table sorting population demographics by religion, age, and urban centers.
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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...
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Rock Island Books: Map of the Holy Land in the Time of Jesus
A map of the ancient land of Judea and Samaria as it was during the life of Jesus. The locations are given the traditional names.
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Holyland Corporation: Holyland Model of Ancient Jerusalem
A reconstruction of Jerusalem at the time of the second temple, with photographs of important sites.
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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.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Ancient Hebrew Manuscript
A papyrus of the first century A.D., containing the Ten Commandments. It was discovered in Egypt.-Webster, 1913
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.)
Luther Seminary
Bible Tutor: Assyria
Bible Tutor offers a brief description of the location and history of Assyria. Inlcudes image and map.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: West Bank
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of West Bank, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
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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.
Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Qumran Center of Jewish Sect
A nice description of the archeological site known as "Qumran", which was a group of Jewish Sectarians lived. It is also the site where the Dead Sea scrolls were found.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Lebanon
The BBC discusses the country of Lebanon which is at the center of much of the conflict in the Middle East. Gives an overview of its history, talks about its leadership, provides a timeline of key events, and links to other key stories.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: The Golan Heights
Information on the Golan Heights includes: an overview of the geography, geology, maps, statistics, and history. Also, a section on the Golan Heights Law of December 14, 1981 is included. Please know that some statistical information may...
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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