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When Jodie begs her dad to take her on an archaeological dig, he agrees to take her to Modi’in, the ancient home of the Maccabees. And when she volunteers to explore an underground cave, she learns that she and the Maccabees, the heroes of the Hanukkah story, have something in common.
This is Israel is one in a series on countries and cities by Miroslav Sasek first published in 1962. The book’s engaging pictures take readers through many famous sites and cities in Israel. Biblical quotes are sprinkled throughout the book, which help the readers make connections to the land of Israel.
When young people read about the “ubiquitous Wall” and other restrictions on West Bank Arabs, they will view Israelis as oppressors and Arabs as victims. Terror attacks and the ethnic cleansing of Jews from the Old City in 1948 must be part of the story.
There’s another name for the West Bank village of Al-Khalil – Hebron, where Abraham purchased a burial cave for Sarah. The Shepherd’s Granddaughter erases Jewish history from the spot, and maligns Jews for poisoning sheep as well.
Settlements established by Israel in territories captured in the 1967 war have become a matter of great controversy among pro- and anti-settlement advocates who debate the legality of such communities. CAMERA explores the both the history and the legality of settlements.
The former editor of The Near East Report explores the many dangers confronting Israel, and argues that the country is built for resilience. While most people view the Palestinian conflict as the greatest threat to Israel’s survival, it is in fact only one of the nation’s long-term concerns. Bard paints a realistic picture of the road ahead with a hopeful message: Israel will not only survive, but will endure long into the future.
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