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Twelve-year-old Wuditu is a member of the Beta-Israel tribe in Ethiopia, an ancient Jewish people that settled in Ethiopia many centuries ago. Cry of the Giraffe tells the incredible journey of a young Jewish girl as she perseveres through numerous obstacles in order to return to the Promised Land.
As a story assigned to young readers in public school classrooms, there are serious concerns about messages of “Uncle Meena” on the Arab-Israeli conflict, Jewish history, and American Jews.
The book Destiny Disrupted: A History of the World Through Islamic Eyes by Tamim Ansary claims to relate “the rich story of world history as the Islamic world saw it.” However, the book contains numerous factual problems.
Terrorism against Jews in Israel pre-dates Israeli settlements, pre-dates Israel’s so-called “occupation,” and pre-dates the establishment of the State of Israel. CAMERA documents the oft-neglected history of anti-Jewish violence in pre-state Palestine.
During and after the 1948 Arab-Israeli war, both Arabs and Jews fled their homes. This overview corrects common myths about Palestinian refugees and the so-called “Nakba,” and examines the neglected story of the Jewish refugees.
Aleph- Bet Israel introduces young readers to the Hebrew alphabet and popular sites around Israel using whimsical illustrations.
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