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Israeli CultureWhat do you get when you mix Westernized, Democratic ideals with Middle Eastern flavorings? Israeli culture is an interesting blend.
The Maccabiah Games
The Maccabiah Games, aka the "Jewish Olympics," are held in Israel every four years and attract thousands of the best Jewish athletes from around the world. The Maccabiah Experience: Feeling Ten Feet Tall
Catherine Goldblatt, part of the Israeli Triathlon team competing in the 17th Maccabiah Games, describes her feelings and experiences. Israeli Dance
Modern Israeli dancing includes folk dance and art dance. Find links to Israeli Dance Sites. Celebrating Memorial and Independence Days in Israel
Through these photos and descriptions, you can virtually celebrate Israel's Memorial Day and Independence Day. Terror Unites Native Israelis and Immigrants
When the Palestinian suicide bomber chose to detonate his bomb at the Dolphinarium Disco, he didn't differeniate between sabras (native Israelis) and olim (immigrants). Israelis Celebrate Hanukkah 2000 - Might, Light, and Unity
Given the dismal situation in Israel this year (end of 2000), how will Jews celebrate Hanukkah? Israelis Mourn Their First Astronaut
Israelis mourn the tragic loss of their hero and first astronaut Ilan Ramon. Ramon represented to the Israeli public just how far the Jewish people have come in two generations - from the depths of the Nazi gas chambers to the heights of space. Biography of Israel's First Astronaut Ilan Ramon
Ilan Ramon, who died aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia on February 1, 2003, was the quintessential Israeli hero. Israeli Coins
Taking out one's money to buy something in a store in Israel today can send one's mind sailing back in time. Enjoy these photos and explanations of the designs on modern Israeli coins. Nefesh B'Nefesh Aliyah
Nefesh B'Nefesh immigrants to Israel (olim) are unique in that they are being offered one-time grants of $5,000 to $25,000 to help them make aliyah. In my opinion ... Snapshot of Israel - 2003
Read about the state of Israel as the country celebrates Rosh HaShana 5764, the Jewish New Year in September 2003. Snapshot of Israel - 2002
Read about the state of Israel as the country celebrates Rosh HaShana 5763, the Jewish New Year in September 2002. |
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