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 2010 Akhlah, Inc Sun, 17 Jan 2010 17:43:31 -0600 Sun, 17 Jan 2010 17:42:41 -0600 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 This week's Israel landmark is Haifa is the third largest city in Israel, and it's northern capital, with a population of about 250,000, and perhaps its most progressive. Located in a natural bay and Mount Carmel, Haifa has beautiful views in all directions. The city is built all up the slopes of Mount Carmel and has different neighborhoods at each level. "Israel's MIT," the Technion, is in Haifa. The only subway in Israel is also in Haifa. http://www.akhlah.com/israel/cities/haifa.php 138921CE-2E14-4A5B-9D6B-9C58513C1FCB Sun, 17 Jan 2010 17:43:13 -0600 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, 17 Jan 2010 17:43:17 -0600 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, 17 Jan 2010 17:43:19 -0600 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, 17 Jan 2010 17:43:21 -0600 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, 17 Jan 2010 17:43:24 -0600 A complete listing of the Presidents of Israel - Photos and when they served in office. http://www.akhlah.com/israel/israel_presidents.php B00B01C9-F486-4774-8239-83407E701166 Sun, 17 Jan 2010 17:43:26 -0600 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, 17 Jan 2010 17:43:28 -0600