simmons | November 4, 2015
State of Israel President-elect: Reuven Rivlin (2014) Prime Minister: Benjamin Netanyahu (2009) Land area: 7,849 sq mi (20,329 sq km); total area: 8,019 sq mi (20,770 sq km) Population (2014 est.): 7,821,850 (growth rate: 1.46%); birth rate: 18.44/1000; infant mortality rate: 3.98/1000; life expectancy: 81.28 Capital and largest city (2009 est.): Jerusalem, 791,000 Note: Israel proclaimed Jerusalem as its capital in 1950, but the U.S., like nearly all other countries, maintains its embassy in Tel Aviv. Other large cities: Tel Aviv-Yafo 3.381 million; Haifa 1.054 million Monetary unit: Shekel National name: Medinat Yisra'el Current government officials Languages: Hebrew (official), Arabic, English Ethnicity/race: Jewish 75.1% (of which Israel-born 73.6%, Europe/America/Oceania-born 17.9%, Africa-born 5.2%, Asia-born 3.2%), non-Jewish 24.9% (mostly Arab) (2012 est.) Religions: Jewish 75.1%, Muslim 17.4%, Christian 2%, Druze 1.6%, other 3.9% (2012 est.) National Holiday: Independence Day, April or May 14 Literacy rate: 97% (2004 est.) Economic summary: GDP/PPP (2014 est.): $273.2 billion; per capita $36,200.
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simmons | November 4, 2015
Efraim Karsh is director of the Mediterranean Studies Programme at King's College, University of London, and editor of the quarterly journal Israel Affairs.
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simmons | November 4, 2015
Dear Akhlah Friends and Family: Sixteen years ago, I saw a need for Jewish education materials designed just for very young children that would be freely available online. A site where Jewish families who lived far from a temple or shul, or didn't have access to a congregational cheder, could access the teaching/learning materials that would strengthen their childrens' connection to their Jewish heritage
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admin | November 4, 2015
Contemporary Examples The more hawkish zionist Organization of America declared the condemnation downright shocking. Finally, as a zionist, this deification of trauma appalls me. In fact, many "delegitimizers" explicitly refrain from supporting a partial boycott lest they be seen as zionist sympathizers.
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admin | November 4, 2015
The No Place for Hate initiative provides educators and students with the resources to ensure that anti-bias and diversity education are an integral part of the school curriculum. No Place for Hate also helps to create and sustain inclusive school environments where all students feel valued and have the opportunity to succeed by promoting respect for individual difference while challenging bigotry and prejudice. Launched in schools in 2001, the popular initiative has been embraced by hundreds of campuses throughout the Southwest region, including many in the Houston, San Antonio/Central Texas and El Paso areas.
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admin | November 4, 2015
Bulletin: http://www.palwatch.org/main.aspx?fi=...
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Operation Protective Edge 2014 Part of the GazaIsrael conflict (left) A home in Gaza bombed by Israel (right) Iron Dome missile defense system in operation Date 8 July 26 August 2014 (49 days) Location Gaza Strip Israel Result Victory claimed by both sides[9] Gazan militant groups Al-Qassam Brigades: 20,000[14]40,000[15] Gaza Health Ministry: 2,203 killed [a][21][22] 10,626 wounded[21] UN HRC: 2,251 killed (referenced information from GHM)[b][23] ITIC: 1,552 killed [c][24] Israel MFA: 2,125 killed (interim findings)[d][25] a 70% civilians[22] b 65% civilians[23] c 31% civilians, 30% combatants, 39% unidentified [24] The 2014 IsraelGaza conflict, also known as Operation Protective Edge (Hebrew: , Miv'tza Tzuk Eitan, lit.
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