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Plo: Negotiations Affairs Department
One of the official websites of the PLO (Palestinian Liberation Organization). Contains negotiations made with Israeli and other governing bodies. Includes key issues for which the PLO is continuing to struggle.
Geographypods
Geographypods:freshwater: Issues and Conflicts: Competing Demands for Freshwater
This learning module examines conflicting demands for fresh water around the world. It looks at the water resources that are available, water scarcity, and local and international conflicts over water. Specific cases are explored,...
Smart History
Smarthistory: Judaism, an Introduction
Introductory historical summary of Judaism. Provides an explanation of the origins of the "children of Israel", Jewish law, and Jewish culture. With links to additional resources.
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The Conquest of Power: Analysis of David and Solomon's Accession Histories
This article is a scholarly approach to the history of both David and Solomon's rise to power in Israel. There are links to related information.
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Christian Articles Archive: Joshua Setting the Scene
Excellent background information to the book of Joshua that tells the story of the Israel's experience in the wilderness and then their entry into Canaan.
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Isaiah 14 18: A Group of Oracles
Provides Biblical text and commentary about the oracles discussed in Isaiah 14-18. These oracles explain the fate of many nations surrounding Israel.
Smithsonian Institution
Lemelson Center: Thomas Edison's Places of Invention
An article by Paul Israel from the Prototype newsletter discusses the various laboratories used by Thomas Edison as he was developing his inventions.
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American Jewish Historical Society: Timeline of American Soviet Jewry Movement
In the late 1800's and most of the 1900's countries made many efforts to help Jews in the Soviet Union gain freedom to practice their faith. Countries such as the United States and Israel offered exile to many Jews to escape the...
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Harvard Medical School: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (Mri)
This Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center site offers a comprehensive look at MRI exam phases, preparation, technology, equipment, safety, and research. Images and labeled diagrams are also provided on this site.
BBC
Bbc: Week of 8 4 14: Partial Ceasefire Underway in Gaza
Learn about the limited ceasefire between Gaza and Israel.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Conversion
This site explores the requirements for conversion to Judaism. Also discusses how different branches of Judaism view conversion. Touches on Israel's view of conversion.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Zionism
This site provides a wealth of information and documentation regarding Zionism, the national movement for the return of the Jewish people to their homeland and the resumption of Jewish sovereignty in the Land of Israel. Content ranges...
Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Center
Yad Vashem: The Bericha
Bericha, meaning escape, became the main goal of survivors after the Holocaust. Many had no home or community to return to. Underground networks helped these displaced people find homes in other countries, many in Israel. Read background...
Smart History
Smarthistory: Jewish History to the Middle Ages
Summarizes Jewish life in the Middle Ages with a focus on the Diaspora, the widespread dispersion of Jews outside of the Land of Israel. With links to additional resources.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Lost Tribes of Israel, Dna
Investigate how fingerprinting works, determine what sorts of evidence and questions are important in deciding a court case and understand the issues involved with using DNA evidence in a courtroom trial.
Curated OER
Etc: Land of the Hebrews, 971 931 Bc
A map of the Hebrew lands in the time of King Solomon, around 971 to 931 BC. The map shows the land of Canaan, with the boundaries of Phoenicia, Israel, Philistia, and Judah, the important coastal cities of Sidon, Tyre, Joppa, Ashdod,...
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Etc: Maps Etc: Sea of Gennesareth or Galilee, 1881
A map from 1881 of the Sea of Gennesareth, also known as the Sea of Galilee or Lake Tiberias, the largest freshwater lake in Israel. The map shows the cities and towns on the shores of the lake, roads, terrain features, rivers and...
Curated OER
Israeli Press Logos
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.
Curated OER
Epd Photos: Felafel "Sandwich" With Tahini Sauce
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!
Curated OER
Writing fix.com: Song Inspired Color Poetry
Front cover of the album Facing Future by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish v Irtual Library: The Monarchy
Describes the monarchy of Palestine, Egypt, and Mesopotamia. Discusses the monarchs Saul, Solomon, and David.
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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.
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Parlor Songs: Irving Berlin the Dean of American Songwriters
Read about the dean of American songwriters, Irving Berlin, along with lyrics from some of his famous tunes from the 20s and 30s era in American history.
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