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In 1950 The Knesset passed a law stating that all people of Jewish descent and their immediate families were allowed to emigrate to Israel, which had been designated a Jewish National Home by the League of Nations in 1922.
Someone who is considered a threat to the peace or security of Israel or who has [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Israel’
Israel’s Law of Return
Posted in Beliefs, History, Laws, tagged Israel, Judaism, Law of Return on December 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Dead Sea Scrolls
Posted in Beliefs, History, Places, tagged Dead Sea Scrolls, Israel on May 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Dead Sea Scrolls are a collection of ancient writings found in Qumran caves near the Dead Sea in the mid twentieth century. They include some of the oldest texts from the Hebrew Old Testament. All artifacts found in Israel belong by law to the government and are generally overseen by The Israel Antiquities Authority.
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The man who wants to save Jerusalem
Posted in Current events, People, Places, tagged Israel, Jerusalem on November 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Jewish Secular Nir Barkat is the new mayor of Jerusalem, Israel’s poorest city and capital, and founder of a non-profit Startup Jerusalem aimed at revitalising the economy.
In a city divided by religious and political tensions the new mayor has promised to make Jerusalem a city for all its inhabitants and the 3 million tourists who visit [...]
