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Let's start
our visit by learning where Israel is located. Look
at this map and see if you can pinpoint Israel's location in
the Middle East.
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One
of the most important symbols of a country is its flag. The
official flag of Israel is sky blue and white, to symbolize heaven
and earth. It has two horizontal blue stripes with the blue Star Of
David in between.
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Read the story
of The
Birth Of The Flag Of Israel, and its designer, Morris Harris.
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Learn more
about the flag of Israel, and then test your knowledge with
a quiz!
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The
National Anthem of Israel emphasizes hope and freedom. Do you
know the words to your country's national anthem? Listen to this
beautiful anthem, and read along in Hebrew.
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The
history of a country is important to understand, as it helps us
learn about what types of people might live there, what type of
government might be in place, and other interesting facts. Discover
more by reading this brief
history.
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Meet the President
of Israel!
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Now
that we have met the President, let's learn a little more about
the Knesset
or Parliament of Israel. Take this virtual tour of the the Knesset
and feel as if you have truly been there!
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Did you know
that Israel is one of the world's top suppliers of cut flowers?
Discover more interesting facts, and learn the locations and a bit
about the major
cities in Israel by using this interactive map.
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Speaking
of cool maps! Here is one that you will not want to miss! You
can view railroads, rivers, roads, borders, and cities all in 3D.
Simply click around the map to zoom in and out on specific areas
of interest.
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Learn
a bit about the population
of Israel by viewing these statistics.
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Hebrew is
the main language of Israel. Learn
the Aleph Bet with Akhala by reading it, hearing it, and then
printing and coloring the different letters. Then take the Aleph
Bet Challenge!
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Hey how about
learning some
cool phrases in Hebrew? This is the place for you to pick up
a few phrases that you can use anytime.
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Play the What
Do I Wear game at Virtual Jerusalem and practice learning some
words in Hebrew at the same time. Great fun, just click the word
and drag it into the scene and the picture representing that word
will appear.
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It is also
fun to learn words in Hebrew that represent things around the house.
Play the Around
The House game and expand your vocabulary. Just click the word
and drag it into the scene and the picture representing that word
will appear.
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Would you
like to peek in on an Israeli dolphin? Drop in at Isracam and see
a live
camera shot of a dolphin and even watch a short video.
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Gosh, all
this information and learning can make a person hungry! Here are
some
delicious recipes from Israel that you might wish to use to
plan your own feast. A custom in Israel is to eat a large breakfast
that can be made up of "salads, a variety of cheeses, olives,
distinctive Israeli bread, juice and coffee." What does your
family usually eat for breakfast?
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Many countries
have important documents and a very important one in Israel is the
Proclamation
Of Independence. What are some of your own country's important
documents?
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Hey, just
how big is Israel? Take a look at these comparison
maps to help you get an idea of its size in comparison to some
US states.
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Jerusalem
is the capital city of Israel. Visit the Jerusalem
Web Site to learn more about this beautiful ancient city. You
can even take a Virtual Reality Tour!
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Pack a lunch
and take this beautiful
photographic tour of Jerusalem. Lovely photographs and information
about the Gates of Jerusalem, holy sites, Chagall Windows, and the
Jerusalem Mosaic.
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Israel is
rich in historical artifacts and archeological sites. Visit the
Megiddo
Expedition "whose cast of characters includes Canaanites,
Israelites, Philistines, Assyrians, and Persians in the biblical
period, Ottoman Turks and Englishmen in the modern era."
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Do
you wonder what a Big Mac, or a movie ticket would cost in Israel?
Compare
the prices at this site.
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What
about television? Take a peek at what some people in Israel
might be watching on television.
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Visit the
Israel Museum
and discover how they are going to celebrate the millenium. You
can even take an exciting 3D tour of a special exhibit about the
Menorah, an important symbol.
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Some
people in Israel live in rural communities called kibbutzim. A kibbutz
offers a cooperative way of life for its members and has many advantages.
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Listen
to music, news, and other programs on this online Israeli
Radio Station!
You may even recognize some of your favorite tunes performed in
a different language. Just click on the link that says "Play
Live Stream" and your Real Audio player will do the rest.
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Did you know
that the Hebrew
Calendar is based on the cycles of the Moon around the Earth?
Learn more about it by visiting this site, and then check out today's
Hebrew date.
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Speaking of
important dates, here is a calendar of important Jewish
Holidays for the years 1999 and 2000.
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Are
you convinced to pack your suitcases and head off to Israel? Make
one last stop: Maven,
The Jewish Portal. This Israeli website opens the door to many
wonderful places throughout the world and the Internet.
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