Israel Today Chapter 16, Section 4

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Israel TodayChapter 16, Section 4

• Pgs. 470 - 473

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From Zionism to a Modern State

• Zionism - Jewish movement to return home
• Jews wanted own land
• Even the desert was purchased
• Kibbutz - farming village where everyone shares
  wealth
• 270 Kibbutz still exist today
• Israel produces all of its own food!

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The People of Israel

• Israel - established in 1948
• Hebrew Official Language
• Arabic Second Language
• 6 Million Jews
• 80 of people are Jewish
• Most Arab Israelis do not have a high standard of
  living
• Golda Meir - Female Prime Minister

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The Law of Return

• 1950 - Law of Return
• Any Jew in the world can take on Israeli
  citizenship
• Jews from Europe, Africa, and North America now
  live in Israel
• Makes for a diverse culture

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Religion in Israel Today

• Only 1 in 4 Jews follow strict Jewish law
• They are Orthodox Jews
• Yom Kippur - holiest holiday
• Rosh Hashanah - Jewish New Year
• Secular - religion doesnt play a major role

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Orthodox vs. Secular
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