The State of Israel

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Culture Awareness: Israel
In today’s modern and scientifically advanced society, there are countless and different categories of Cultures. Taking a moment to understand and comprehend another culture will develop and benefit you as an individual. All are distinctive in their own aspect. They also have many similarities. Although we all come from different backgrounds, our heritage and our surrounding allow us to identify who we are in character. We see different traits all over the world. The immense land of Israel is unique to the world. Its culture, as distinctive as it is, is all around the world. In order to comprehend and appreciate its remarkable inheritance, consider experiencing a few aspects of its History, Military, The Land and Law and Order. In order to understand Israel and Israeli community, take a moment to study their unique heritage and distinctive environment. Furthermore, Israel is one of the most distinguished and unfamiliar states in the Middle East.
Knowing the history of Israel and its major holidays will help you understand them better as a Culture. You can better comprehend the Israeli and their traditions by exploring more about their history. The people of Israel (also known as the Jewish people) trace their culture and history back to the times of Abraham. Abraham lead the Israeli people to believe that there was only one god and creator of the Universe. The vast majority of the Israeli culture tend to believe that they are the chosen people and that their culture, believes and way of life is the only way into the Kingdom of God. Currently, majority of their traditions, language, culture and way of life have not changed dramatically. It is one of the oldest cultures in the Middle East, approximately 3...

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...’s New York City. Established in 1909, this is an extremely adolescent city, considering Israel is thousands old years old. Although the city is youthful, it traces its inheritances back to the old City of Yafo, from biblical times, and thousands of years old. Masada is a desert fortress. This is the scene of the last resistance of Zealots, an ancient Jew sect, to the Roman approximately in 73 A.D. The Dead Sea sits are about 1,300 below sea level, known as the lowest point on earth. Resist all temptation from swimming in this tropical water. However, this mineral rich water can be very beneficial for those with skin problems.

Works Cited

“Jewish Holidays” www.science.co.il 2014
“Israeli Defense Force” Raphael Katz www.mahal-idf-volunteers.org AUG 2003
“Travel Israel” Anthony Grant www.goisrael.com 2013
“Jewish Virtual Library” www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org 2014

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