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Israel
 Websites presented in alphabetical order BBC News Special Report: Israel at 60 
 Collection of new stories and analysis about the creation of Israel in 1948 and its subsequent history. Includes a timeline of key events, demographic data, a history in maps showing how the borders have changed, a photo essay on Palestinian life in East Jerusalem, and discussions of obstacles to peace between Palestinians and Israel such as borders and settlement, refugees, the Gaza Strip, and peace talks. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/middle_east/2008/israel_at_60/ Topics: History By Place Last updated May 22, 2008 The Eliasaf Robinson Tel Aviv Collection
Online exhibit and digital collection of the materials about Tel Aviv, "The First Hebrew City," which marks its centennial in 2009. Browse or search books, photographs, posters, postcards, and other material about Tel Aviv. In addition to the exhibit and digitized materials, the site includes an introductory essay, finding aid, and related links. From Stanford University Libraries, Digital Collections. http://lib.stanford.edu/telaviv Topics: History By Place Last updated Jul 29, 2009 Israel at 60
Collection of material about Israel from 2008, the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Jewish state. Includes photos collections (60 years of Israel, and exploring the lives of Jews and Muslims in the Holy land), and an "Israel in 2068" feature in which "twelve thinkers, writers and statesmen ... [consider] how Israel will respond to its challenges over the next 60 years." From Time magazine. http://www.time.com/time/specials/2007/0,28757,1737905,00.html Topics: History By Place Last updated May 20, 2008 Israel at 60
Website for the 2008 celebration in the U.S. of the 60th anniversary of the creation of Israel. Features an Israel timeline back to 1948, video clips, and links to many resources, including other Israel at 60 sites. From the United Jewish Communities. http://www.ujc.org/page.html?ArticleID=162303 Topics: History By Place Last updated May 20, 2008 Learn Israel
"Learn Israel is a national educational organization whose mission is to bring the many positive stories about Israel that are not being told in the media to our nation's schools, educators, and libraries." Its website features lesson plans and student material on ancient and modern Israel, science and technology, desertification, literature, arts, music, and other topics. Also includes links to related sites. Requires free registration to view some material. Sponsored by the Jewish Community Foundation. http://www.learnisrael.org Topics: History By Place Last updated Apr 28, 2009 The State of Israel Is Established
"Information about the establishment of the State of Israel -- the War of Independence, the Declaration of Independence, the law proclaiming Israel's Independence Day, an historical overview of events, recommended readings and prayers, and ideas for educational activities." Also includes a timeline of events from Israel's founding in 1948 through 1998. From the website for the Israeli government. http://www.gov.il/FirstGov/TopNavEng/EngSubjects/EngSIndependence/EngSIEstablished/ Topics: History By Place Last updated May 10, 2007 |
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