Major 3 religions in Israel?
Judaism, Islam, Christianity
Common greeting that translates to "peace" in Hebrew
"Shalom"
What large body of water spans the side of Israel?
Mediterranean Sea
What was The Exodus?
A period of Jewish enslavement under Egyptians.
What does the flag look like?
2 blue stripes with white middle and blue star of David.
Approximately __% of the population are Jewish
75%
__% of Israelis are married by 25 according to Times of Israel (2019)
50%
School is mandatory from ages 3 to __?
18
Israel's first king according to biblical records?
King Saul
Locate Israel
What is the main religion in Israel?
Judaism
What gifts should you refrain from giving to Jewish hosts?
Pig related items like pork or pig leather.
Name one challenge immigrants might face moving to Israel?
Language barrier, cultural adaptation, economical challenges.
First Prime Minister?
David Ben-Gurion
Current President?
Isaac Herzog
Name two mentioned political issues
Israel/Gaza, Hamas, Palestinian and Arab controversy, humanitarian protests, income inequality, international relations, government corruption
Name three other mentioned countries that require women to serve in the military
Norway, Denmark, Sweden, North Korea, Eritrea
What is does "Matzav" mean?
"Status" "Situation" "State"
What type of government is Israel?
Parliamentary Democracy
GDP is ranked __th in the world?
29th
Name one religious site mentioned in the slides
The Western Wall, Temple Mount, Al-Aqsa Mosque, Dome of the Rock, Church of the Nativity in Bethlemhem, Church of Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.
What is the highest class in the hierarchy?
Charedim
Most interesting thing you learned about Israel today?
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Name 3 cities in Israel?
Jerusalem, Nazareth, Lob, Tamra, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tiberias, Holon, Haifa, Dimona, Ashdod, Afula, Arad, Capernaum, etc
What do you think is the most different aspect compared to American culture? Why?
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