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Israel's 60th Anniversary

MOSCOW (JTA) -- Nadezhda Gerzhoy splays her jacket and plops down in the middle of the verdant park, taking in the bright blues and whites of Israeli flags fluttering around her. more...

Sale of Jewish Property in Lithuania Thwarted

PRAGUE (JTA) -- A Lithuanian plan to sell a building that once housed the Vilna Ghetto Jewish library was halted by the U.S. Embassy, JTA has learned.
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Israel Consulate News

Israeli Consulate News

September 11 - The Jerusalem Posts asks readers: Looking for a wife who will give you at least three children, likely outsmart you, and almost certainly outlive you? According to the latest Central Bureau of Statistics report, based on figures for 2006, Israel is the place to be.
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Address to the Knesset by Shimon Peres on Assuming the Office of President of Israel

I stand here today moved and appreciative of the trust you have placed in me on behalf of our people. Your trust is of value to me, it places a great duty on me, one which I, as President of the State, will carry with reverence and a deep feeling of mission. click here for more
Myths and Facts

Myth and Fact: Should East Jerusalem be part of a Palestinian state?

by Mitchell G. Bard

Before 1865, the entire population of Jerusalem lived behind the Old City walls (what today would be considered part of the eastern part of the city).

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Israel-related links are available below.  To notify us of broken links or links you recommend for addition to this list, please email israel60@ujc.org.

General

The Embassy of Israel has produced the following very useful materials. Contact the Embassy to order printed copies.  The embassy website also has many other good resources.

Other General information about Israel

  • ISRAEL21c creates, aggregates and broadly disseminates high-quality content about the 21st century Israel that exists beyond the conflict.  Their site includes more than 2,200 stories, hundreds of thousands of photos and creative videos which catalog Israel’s people, institutions and contributions to global society.  The website features easily syndicatable components including videos, blogs, news feeds and channels about culture, technology, health, democracy and profiles.
  • Israeli embassy and consulate Israel @ 60 contacts 
  • Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs - follow the "Facts about Israel" link on the left
  • Israel's story in maps
  • Cool Facts about Israel YouTube video 
  • Books on Israel for Grades K-12: This recommended-reading list includes widely available books for children and teens, grades K-12, that present the lives of typical Israeli children and young adults in everyday settings. Some of these books are historical, some involve politics and some just tell a story about someone who happens to live in Israel. Each book has been chosen based on its quality, the presentation of Israel, and its avoidance of stereotypes in presenting the complexities of the region. They are suitable for personal reading, class discussions and reading assignments. The list is presented by the Anti-Defamation League.

Economy

High Technology

Advocacy

  • ADL's Israel Advocacy Guide
  • AIPAC: American Israel Public Affairs Committee
  • BlueStarPR uses media — primarily advertising — to change perceptions of Israel and to educate and energize Israel supporters - both on and off campus. Their work includes billboards, outdoor advertisements, posters, DVDs, postcards and online materials.
  • StandWithUs
  • Israel Up Close (IUC) produces Television news magazines about Israel and its citizens. IUC reports on daily life in Israel, its people and their achievements. IUC video programs are distributed on DVD's and/or CD-Rom's. IUC discs are distributed free of charge with a nominal fee to cover shipping and handling fee. Broadcast quality DVDs are also available for community access television.
  • CAMERA: This pro-Israel media watchdog recently launched of "Eyes on Israel," a new curriculum for middle school and high school students on the media's coverage of the Middle East. For free copies, contact hillelz@camera.org or call 610-667-4026.
  • Israel: A Guide for Activists: The Anti-Defamation League has produced this guide, a “one-stop resource for those who want to ‘do something’ to support Israel.” It offers background about the key events in Israel’s history, lays out the essential points you need to know to challenge anti-Israel propaganda, identifies common inaccuracies about Israel so you can refute them, and offers strategies for getting the facts to elected officials, to the media and on college campuses.
  • The Israel Project backgrounders: a set of background papers highlighting Israel's 60th anniversary and focusing on Israel as a multicultural society, a true democracy, and a nation that respects the rights and freedoms of all its citizens. Features include: “Timeline of Israeli-Arab Peace Initiatives since 1977,” “Alternative Energy: Israel at the Forefront,” “Women's Rights in Israel,” “Profiles of Leadership: Religious and Ethnic Diversity in Action,” and “Humanitarian and International Aid: A Core Israeli Value.”

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Shopping

  • The Honey is a free, English language e-newsletter "about what's new and fresh in Israel." The bulletin covers a variety of offerings from food and drink to home, shopping and day trips with friends and family. The Honey focuses on new businesses and shops all over the country with a special focus on the towns and cities with significant Anglo populations, such as Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Herzliya and Ra’anana. View the current issue and subscribe for free. 

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Democracy in Israel

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Internet Resources on Israel

For a list of links to Web sites for the Israeli government and media, plus sites dedicated to Israeli shopping and other areas, click here.

   Global Jewish Populations

Source: Sergio DellaPergola, World Jewish Population, 2004, in American Jewish Year Book 2004

Argentina: 185,000

Australia: 101,000

Austria: 9,000

Azerbaijan: 7,200

Bahamas: 300

Belarus: 22,000

Belgium: 31,300

Bolivia: 500

Bosnia-Herzegovina: 500

Botswana: 100

Brazil: 96,800

Bulgaria: 2,200

Canada: 371,000

Chile: 20,800

China: 1,000

Colombia: 3,300

Congo: 100

Costa Rica: 2,500

Croatia: 1,700

Cuba: 600

Czech Republic: 4,000

Denmark: 6,400

Dominican Republic: 100

Ecuador: 900

Egypt: 100

El Salvador: 100

Estonia: 1,700

Ethiopia: 100

Finland: 1,100

France: 496,000

Georgia: 3,800

Germany: 112,000

Gibraltar: 600

Greece: 4,500

Guatemala: 900

Hungary: 50,000

India: 5,100

Iran: 10,900

Ireland: 1,200

Israel: 4,940,000

Italy: 28,800

Jamaica: 300

Japan: 1,000

Kazakhstan: 4,000

Kenya: 400

Kygryzstan: 700

Latvia: 8,900

Lithuania: 3,400

Luxembourg: 600

Macedonia: 100

Mexico: 39,900

Moldova: 5,000

Morocco: 4,000

Namibia: 100

Netherlands: 30,000

Netherlands Antilles: 200

New Zealand: 6,800

Nigeria: 100

Norway: 1,200

Panama: 5,000

Paraguay: 900

Peru: 2,400

Philippines: 100

Poland: 3,300

Portugal: 500

Puerto Rico: 1,500

Romania: 10,500

Russia: 244,000

Serbia-Montenegro: 1,500

Singapore: 300

Slovakia: 2,700

Slovenia: 100

South Africa: 74,000

South Korea: 100

Spain: 12,000

Suriname: 200

Sweden: 15,000

Switzerland: 18,000

Syria: 100

Thailand: 200

Tunisia: 1,200

Turkey: 17,900

Turkmenistan: 400

Ukraine: 89,000

United Kingdom: 299,000

United States: 5,290,000

US Virgin Islands: 300

Uruguay: 19,600

Uzbekistan: 5,200

Venezuela: 15,600

Yemen: 200

Zimbabwe: 500