Transcript Israel Today Chapter 16, Section 4
Israel Today
Chapter 16, Section 4
Pgs. 470 - 473
From Zionism to a Modern State
• Zionism - Jewish movement to return home • • • Jews wanted own land Even the desert was purchased Kibbutz - farming village where everyone shares wealth • • 270 Kibbutz still exist today Israel produces all of its own food!
The People of Israel
• Israel - established in 1948 • • • • Hebrew: Official Language Arabic: Second Language 6 Million Jews 80% of people are Jewish • Most Arab Israelis do not have a high standard of living • Golda Meir - Female Prime Minister
The Law of Return
• • 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
• 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