Israel Today
Chapter 16, Section 4
Pgs. 470 - 473
From Zionism to a
Modern State
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Zionism - Jewish movement to
return home
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Jews wanted own land
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Even the desert was purchased
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Kibbutz - farming village where
everyone shares wealth
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270 Kibbutz still exist today
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Israel produces all of its own food!
The People of Israel
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Israel - established in 1948
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Hebrew: Official Language
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Arabic: Second Language
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6 Million Jews
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80% of people are Jewish
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Most Arab Israelis do not have a
high standard of living
Golda Meir - Female Prime Minister
The Law of Return
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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
Religion in Israel Today
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Only 1 in 4 Jews follow
strict Jewish law
They are Orthodox Jews
Yom Kippur - holiest
holiday
Rosh Hashanah - Jewish
New Year
Secular - religion doesn’t
play a major role
Orthodox vs. Secular