Citations with the tag: ISRAEL -- History
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- History.
// Israel Country Review; 2010, p6The article offers an overview on the history of Israel.
- Changing Borders.
// Junior Scholastic; 11/14/2005, Vol. 108 Issue 7, p14Presents information on the changing borders of Israel.
- On a knife edge: Israel at 50: Israel at 3500.
Segal, Jerome M. // Tikkun; Mar/Apr98, Vol. 13 Issue 2, p74Examines the history of Israel, with reference to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. What is the secret of Jewish survival; What meaning does the Israeli-Palestinian conflict give to the larger thirty-five-hundred-year-old story of the Jewish people; Details on the period of the Holocaust;...
- Who is a Jew.
Kedourie, E. // Commentary; Jun88, Vol. 85 Issue 6, p25The state of Israel is now celebrating its fortieth birthday. Reflects on the difference which the existence of the State has made for Jewish self-understanding. Outlines the new problems which it has brought forth and emphasized--in particular, who is a Jew.
- Charging Israel with original sin.
Teveth, S. // Commentary; Sep89, Vol. 88 Issue 3, p24Opinion. Describes and criticizes the historical reevaluation of Israel's method of taking possession of Palestine. Jewish-Arab relations; Motives of the founders of the Jewish state; The arming of Israel.
- The Jewish state and the Jewish people(s).
Halkin, Hillel // Commentary; May98, Vol. 105 Issue 5, p50Focuses on the issue whether the Jewish people, 50 years after the establishment of its state, are about to become the Jewish peoples. Proclamation of Gaon of Vilna called on all Jews; Doctrinal issues that led to near schism; Cultural differences of the Jewish people.
- HISTORY AND CULTURE.
Halkin, Hillel // Israel: West Bank, Excursions to Jordan (Nelles Guide); 2000 2nd Edition, p12Provides information about the history and culture in Israel. Prehistoric origins; Evolutions in the period of civilization; Emergence of religious leaders.
- Moments in history...
Halkin, Hillel // Travel Agent; 11/13/95 Supplement Israel, Vol. 277 Issue 9, p4Lists events notable in Israel's history. Includes King David's capture of Jerusalem in 1004; War of Independence in 1948; Peace agreement between Israel and Palestine in 1993.
- History and the body politic in Israel.
Ashkenazy, D. // Christian Century; 9/30/87, Vol. 104 Issue 27, p822Offers some unusual glimpses of everyday life in Israel to help explain why Israelis tend to be obsessed with history. Preoccupation with events; Historical consciousness.
- RESPONSE TO WILLIAM G. DEVER, 'REVISIONIST ISRAEL REVISITED'
Lemche, Niels Peter // Currents in Research: Biblical Studies; 1997, Vol. 5, p9Presents a reply to William G. Dever's discussion of the article 'Early Israel Revisited.' Overview of the article; Assertions made by Dever; Most outrageous accusation leveled by Dever against his revisionist colleagues; Possible hidden agenda behind Dever's attack on the revisionist school.
- History.
Lemche, Niels Peter // Israel Country Review; 2001/2002, p9Features important economic and political events in the history of Israel. Creation of the state of Israel in 1948; Jewish immigration; Relations with neighboring Arab countries; Internal and external problems originating from the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
- Israel/Palestine.
Lemche, Niels Peter // Junior Scholastic; 11/19/93, Vol. 96 Issue 7, p6Outlines the history of Palestine or Israel. 1800 B.C. to 1517; Zionist movement; World War I; 1930s and 1940s; 1947-1948; Second Arab-Israeli war; Six Day War; Yom Kippur War; 1978-1979; Palestinian uprising of 1987; Peace agreement of 1993.
- Israel's modern history: 100 years of...
Eskin, L. // Scholastic Update; 4/22/88, Vol. 120 Issue 14, p8The question at the center of today's conflict in Israel is: does the country belong to Jews or to Arabs? Describes 20 key dates in the conflict from the birth of Zionism in the 1890s through the creation of the new state of Israel in 1948 to thecurrent Palestinian uprisings and the...
- Kfar Etzion: The Community of Memory and the Myth of Return.
Ohana, David // Israel Studies; Summer2002, Vol. 7 Issue 2, p145Discusses the role of the fall of Kfar Etzion settlement in the formation of the Israeli collective memory. Historical background of Kfar Etzion settlement; Arab attacks on settlement; Establishment of a community of memory by widows and orphans of Kfar Etzion fighters; Myth of return; Linking...
- Israel at Forty.
Neff, D. // Christianity Today; 4/22/88, Vol. 32 Issue 7, p14Editorial. Steps Israelis can take to make their next birthday happier. Israel is no longer seen as an underdog. Its past history; Need now for support of justice for all in the Arab/Israeli conflict; Compromising for peace; New goals for Israel.
- Book reviews.
Knoppers, Gary N. // Catholic Biblical Quarterly; Apr92, Vol. 54 Issue 2, p321Reviews the book `The Utilization of 1 and 2 Chronicles in the Reconstruction of Israelite History in the Nineteenth Century,' by Matt Patrick Graham.
- Moments in history...
Knoppers, Gary N. // Travel Agent; 3/10/97 Supplement Israel, Vol. 285 Issue 6, p6Presents information relevant to Israel's history from 3000 B.C. to the 20th century. Includes the civilization in the region comprising of Semite Amorite clans between 3000-2000 B.C.; Periods bringing significant changes to the area; Establishment of the Israeli state in 1948.
- Reconciling histories.
Newsom, David // Christian Science Monitor; 12/8/99, Vol. 92 Issue 10, p8Focuses on the symbolism represented by the correction of history textbooks in Israel with regard to the country's relations with Palestine and other Arab countries.
- Glossary.
Newsom, David // Palestine Mandate & the Creation of Israel, 1920-1949; 2008, p73A glossary of jargon related to the Palestine Mandate and the creation of Israel is presented.
- Further Reading.
Newsom, David // Palestine Mandate & the Creation of Israel, 1920-1949; 2008, p75A list of books that explore the Palestine Mandate and the creation of Israel is presented.
- Index.
Newsom, David // Palestine Mandate & the Creation of Israel, 1920-1949; 2008, p77A subject index for the book "Palestine Mandate & the Creation of Israel, 1920-1949" is presented.
- ECONOMIC INFLUENCES ON EARLY ISRAEL.
Muth, Richard F. // Journal for the Study of the Old Testament; Sep97, Issue 75, p77Examines the origins of ancient Israel based on an economic perspective. Background on highland settlement; Source of agricultural surplus; Origins of the Israelite monarchy.
- Post-Zionism: Restoring compassion, overcomming chauvinism.
Lerner, Michael // Tikkun; Mar/Apr98, Vol. 13 Issue 2, p32Presents a critical assessment of the first fifty years of the country of Israel. Details on Israel's refusal to follow through the peace process; Reference made to the denial of equal religious rights to non-Orthodox Jews by the country.
- STONES FOR BREAD ARCHAEOLOGY VERSUS HISTORY.
Rainey, Anson F. // Near Eastern Archaeology; Sep2001, Vol. 64 Issue 3, p146Comments on an article regarding polities in Israel and Judah in the early first millennium B.C., published in the March 1999 issue of the 'Near Eastern Archaeology.' Archaeological considerations; Historical considerations.
- 'Commonweal' & Israel.
Schick, Joseph // Commonweal; 12/17/2004, Vol. 131 Issue 22, p4Presents a letter to the editor in response to the article "What a Mess," by Margaret O'Brien Steinfels, published in the November 5, 2004 issue of the periodical "Commonweal."
- The reviewer replies:.
Steinfels, Margaret O'Brien // Commonweal; 12/17/2004, Vol. 131 Issue 22, p4Presents a response by Margaret O'Brien Steinfels to a letter to the editor about her article "What a Mess," published in the November 5, 2004 issue of the periodical "Commonweal."
- Instructions for Authors.
Stow, Kenneth R.; Teller, Adam // Jewish History; Mar2004, Vol. 18 Issue 1, p119Provides instructions for authors submitting their articles to "Jewish History." Manuscript presentation; Key words; References; Figures.
- CONTROL AND RESISTANCE AT LOCAL-LEVEL INSTITUTIONS: A STUDY OF KAFR YASSIF'S LOCAL COUNCIL UNDER THE MILITARY GOVERNMENT.
Sa'di, Ahmad H. // Arab Studies Quarterly; Summer2001, Vol. 23 Issue 3, p31Focuses on the establishment of Arab local authorities during the time of Kafr Yassif in the Israel. History of Yassif local council; Description on the local council under the Mayor Yani Yani; Analysis on the ideology and the propagation of the nationalist-communist coalition (NCC); Conflict...
- STRIDENT AND ONE-SIDED?
Seliger, Ralph // Tikkun; Jul/Aug2007, Vol. 22 Issue 4, p4A letter to the editor is presented in response to the article "The Need Not to Know," which appeared in the January/February 2007 issue.
- The Sephardim.
Zipperstein, Steven E. // Commentary; Aug1983, Vol. 76 Issue 2, p17Presents a letter to the editor in response to the article "Israel's New Majority," by Daniel J. Elazar in the March 1983 issue of "Commentary."
- The Sephardim.
Heifetz, Harold // Commentary; Aug1983, Vol. 76 Issue 2, p18Presents a letter to the editor in response to the article "Israel's New Majority," by Daniel J. Elazar in the March 1983 issue of "Commentary."
- The Sephardim.
Weingrod, Alex // Commentary; Aug1983, Vol. 76 Issue 2, p19Presents a letter to the editor in response to the article "Israel's New Majority," by Daniel J. Elazar in the March 1983 issue of "Commentary."
- The Sephardim.
Elazar, Daniel J. // Commentary; Aug1983, Vol. 76 Issue 2, p19Presents a response by Daniel J. Elazar to letters to the editor in response to his article "Israel's New Majority," in the March 1983 issue of "Commentary."
- 41 years ago in time.
Greenstein, Jennifer; Horowitz, Janice M. // Time International (South Pacific Edition); 01/27/97, Issue 4, p41Reflects on the Israel of 1956 and compares it to the present Israel in the 1980's and 90's. Israel's strong desire to make Palestine their home.
- The battle for Jerusalem.
Back, Aaron; Felner, Eitan // Tikkun; Jul/Aug95, Vol. 10 Issue 4, p33Traces the history of Israel's battle over the occupation of Jerusalem in the wake of a recently abandoned move of Israel to expropriate Arab-owned land in East Jerusalem. Reference to the Israeli Government's annexation order of May 1995 and its subsequent withdrawl in June 1995 under...
- Monsey facility hosts lecture.
Back, Aaron; Felner, Eitan // Hudson Valley Business Journal; 03/30/98, Vol. 8 Issue 24, p26Reports on the schedule of a lecture hosted by the Monsey, New York-based Northern Residential Health Care Facility on the past history of Israel.
- SENNACHERIB'S SECOND PALESTINIAN CAMPAIGN.
Shea, William H. // Journal of Biblical Literature; Sep85, Vol. 104 Issue 3, p401Discusses evidence pointing to Assyrian king Sennacherib's second military campaign to Judah. Number of Assyrian encounters with the Egyptians; Number of Assyrian embassies sent to Jerusalem.
- The continental crossroads.
Griver, Simon // Geographical (Campion Interactive Publishing); Dec97, Vol. 69 Issue 12, p69Discusses the history of Israel. Biblical foundations of Israeli heritage in the Holy Land; Conflict between Israel and the Arabs; Expansion of Israel's borders; Strength of Israel's parliamentary democracy; Growth of Israel's economy. INSET: Historic milestones..
- Israeli culture comes to life in artwork.
Steinberg, Phyllis // Washington Jewish Week; 2/21/2013, Vol. 49 Issue 8, p29The article reports that patronizing Israeli artwork and culture can aid Israel's economy and art community in which visitors are much interested in the culture and history of the country.
- The biography of ancient Israel: Imagining the birth of a nation.
Pardes, Ilana // Comparative Literature; Winter97, Vol. 49 Issue 1, p24Focuses on national narratives concerning the birth of ancient Israel as a nation. Factors that make the national literature of Israel unique; Politics of birth; Revenge fantasies; Wonders; Representation of national formation in Exodus; Question of national identity; Emergence of the national...
- Support for boycott is growing in Britain, says author.
Butler, Simon // Green Left Weekly; 4/20/2011, Issue 877, p10The article reports that Sydney, New South Wales' Marrickville Council has come under attack from the Murdoch press and Liberal and Labor Party politicians, for their support to boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) campaign against Israel, however, BDS was gaining support in Great Britain,...
- EARLY ISRAEL REVISITED.
Lemche, Niels Peter // Currents in Research: Biblical Studies; 1996, Vol. 4, p9Discusses the change of perspective in ancient Israelite history. Consequence of the change in the direction of Old Testament studies; History of Israel's origin; Review of the period of the United Monarchy, the time of the Divided Kingdoms and the exilic and post-exilic periods.
- REVISIONIST ISRAEL REVISITED: A REJOINDER TO NIELS PETER LEMCHE.
Dever, William G. // Currents in Research: Biblical Studies; 1996, Vol. 4, p35Comments on the article 'Early Israel Revisited,' by Niels Peter Lemche. Problem with the style of debate used by revisionist historians; Points of the revisionist agenda; Potential of the revisionist agenda to address fundamental issues and affect several disciplines.
- Ancient Roots.
Bardwell, John D. // School Library Journal; Jun89, Vol. 35 Issue 10, p67Reviews the videocassette 'Ancient Roots,' an archaeological look at Israel.
- State of Israel.
Bardwell, John D. // Background Notes on Countries of the World 2003; Sep2003 Isreal, p1This article provides information on Israel. The creation of the State of Israel in 1948 was preceded by more than 50 years of efforts to establish a sovereign nation as a homeland for Jews. These efforts were initiated by Theodore Herzl, founder of the Zionist movement and were given added...
- State of Israel.
Bardwell, John D. // Background Notes on Countries of the World 2003; Oct2003 Israel, p1This article provides information on Israel. The creation of the State of Israel in 1948 was preceded by more than 50 years of efforts to establish a sovereign nation as a homeland for Jews. These efforts were initiated by Theodore Herzl, founder of the Zionist movement and were given added...
- Introduction.
Aridan, Natan; Sheffer, Gabriel // Israel Studies; Fall2010, Vol. 15 Issue 3, preceding p1The article discusses various published reports within the issue, including one by Moshe Yegar that examines Israeli diplomacy, one by Gabi Sheffer that explores the Israeli government's relations with the Jewish Diaspora and one by Ronald Zweig that Israeli foreign policy during the 1950s.
- The politics of denial.
Wisse, Ruth // Harvard International Review; Spring98, Vol. 20 Issue 2, p88Comments on the celebration of the fifty years of Israeli independence on May 15, 1998. Historical upheavals that shaped the sovereignty of Israel; Accomplishments made by the government in the society and politics at large; Political opposition to the country's celebration of independence...
- A state is born.
Craig, Simon // Geographical (Campion Interactive Publishing); Feb98, Vol. 70 Issue 2, p77Focuses on the birth of Israel as a nation. Pledge of Great Britain to assist the Jews in finding a national home; Bombing of a daily passenger train from Cairo to Haifa carrying British soldiers. INSET: A people dispossessed..
- The Victory Song of Merneptah, Israel and the People of Palestine.
Hjelm, Ingrid; Thompson, Thomas L. // Journal for the Study of the Old Testament; Sep2002, Vol. 27 Issue 1, p3Discusses the nature of the association that can be established between the Merneptah stele hymn and the history of the region of Palestine and biblical Israel. Historical aspects of the hymn; Aspect of the hymn's rhetoric and literary metaphors; Themes of Merneptah.
