Learn all about the history, traditions and some wonderful interesting facts about Israel. Click on the cities on the map to learn about each one, learn what a Shekel looks like, learn about the presidents and prime ministers - and much more. With all that is happening with Israel today it helps to know the background. http://www.akhlah.com/israel/israel.php 2007 Akhlah, Inc Sun, 20 Jul 2008 14:19:47 -0400 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 14:19:00 -0400 webmaster@akhlah.com FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.2.1) http://www.feedforall.com http://www.akhlah.com/images/akhlah_rss.png http://www.akhlah.com/israel/israel.php The land of Israel, its history, culture, and land presented in a child-friendly manner - Just Updated! 78 31 The Israel landmark this week is The Negev, often referred to as a desert, is more properly called "wilderness," or "badlands." The rainfall in the Negev is higher than in the American Sonora Desert. Several development towns dot the magnificent landscape of the Negev, including the town of Mitzpe Ramon, which overlooks the Ramon Crater. The Ramon crater is the largest crater in Israel and the colored sands mined from the crater are sold, layered in bottles throughout Israel. http://www.akhlah.com/israel/cities/negev.php 138921CE-2E14-4A5B-9D6B-9C58513C1FCB Sun, 20 Jul 2008 14:19:29 -0400 For over 5,000 years Israel has been around, from ancient times to the founding of the State of Israel. Learn about the history, symbols, money, government, geography and other facts about Israel. http://www.akhlah.com/israel/israel.php E8F7F187-40EA-4349-9DAB-316E910819B7 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 14:19:31 -0400 From Ashdod and Askelon to the Dead Sea to the Golan Heights to Jerusalem, the Negev, Tel Aviv, Tiberias, Safad and others. Akhlah gives facts and information about the major areas and cities in Israel. http://www.akhlah.com/israel/israel_cities.php 6135C23E-89DA-4322-9A30-9DD0F7E02CEF Sun, 20 Jul 2008 14:19:34 -0400 Did you ever wonder how the flag of Israel was chosen? What is behind the meaning of the Magen David? What about the seal of Israel and the symbols that are on it? Do you know the words to HaTikva? Take a look at the meanings behind the symbols and learn their story. You can even learn the words and melody to Haikva - Israel's national anthem. http://www.akhlah.com/israel/israel_symbols.php 7719A215-609F-4A99-B150-C72B63CD702B Sun, 20 Jul 2008 14:19:36 -0400 All of the tribes of Israel and their symbols are her for you child to see and learn. From Asher to Zebulun, Akhlah has them all in one place. http://www.akhlah.com/history_tradition/tribes_of_israel.php EF3D74A6-DD8A-49A8-AD30-9DBACE54D974 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 14:19:38 -0400 A complete listing of the Presidents of Israel - Photos and when they served in office. Newly updated. http://www.akhlah.com/israel/israel_presidents.php B00B01C9-F486-4774-8239-83407E701166 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 14:19:41 -0400 Prime Ministers of Israel - Photos and when they served in office. http://www.akhlah.com/israel/israel_prime_ministers.php 8938699B-348A-4663-B761-490B4F385877 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 14:19:43 -0400