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This month, Children of the Moon Celebrates Israel!

We'd like to invite you to join us for a month long, virtual holiday as we explore the sights and sounds of all that this beautiful country has to offer.

We've selected an "attraction-a-day" for you. Some are fun, some are serious and all of them are filled with interesting facts (and even a little bit of fiction) that will give you an "inside view" of Israel.

When you visit any of the "attractions" a new browser window will open up for you to visit. When you're finished, simply click the "x" in the top right hand corner to close that window.

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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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Thank you for taking the time to join us while we explored Israel! If you have any questions or comments, we'd love to hear from you.





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