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Braxton

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Who is willing to host a pizza party for your Sunday school class at the beginning of next year?

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Who is willing to host a pizza party for your Sunday school class at the beginning of next year?

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Who is willing to host a pizza party for your Sunday school class at the beginning of next year?

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Who is willing to host a pizza party for your Sunday school class at the beginning of next year?

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Who is willing to host a pizza party for your Sunday school class at the beginning of next year?

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Who is willing to host a pizza party for your Sunday school class at the beginning of next year?

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National Anthem of Israel "The Hope" (Hatikva)

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Israeli National Anthem - "Hatikvah" (HE/EN)

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Israel’s Independence Day is celebrated on the fifth day of the month of Iyar, which is the Hebrew date of the formal establishment of the State of Israel, when members of the “provisional government” read and signed a Declaration of Independence in Tel Aviv.
The original date corresponded to May 14, 1948.

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Israel Independence Day

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What is Yom Ha'atzmaut: Israel Independence Day

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Israel is also referred to as the State of Israel.

A native or resident of Israel is called an Israeli.

The primary language spoken in Israel is Hebrew.

The capital city of Israel is Jerusalem.

The population of Israel was 9.291 millions according to a 2020 census.

Israel is a country on the Asian continent (Asia),
in the Middle East,  about the size of the state of New Jersey.
The country of Israel covers between 8,019 and 8,522 square miles.

According to the estimates by the United Nations in 2019, Israel is the 101st most populated country in the world.

The national currency of Israel is the Israeli Shekel (ILS).

Cars in Israel are driven on the right size of the road.

The country calling code for Israel is +972.

Israel became an independent country in 1948 after the British control over the Palestine Mandate ended.

The country has a Mediterranean diverse climate with snowy mountains in the north and the hot desert in the south.

The Dead Sea between Israel and Jordan is the lowest point on the Earth's surface at 1,365 feet (416 meters) below sea level.

Israelis eat some 24 million Sufganiyot (donuts) during the eight-day holiday of Hanukkah.

Over a million pounds of hummus is eaten in Israel every year

Two professors at Jerusalem’s Hebrew University created the first cherry tomatoes.

Israel is one of nine countries that are members of the International Space Club and capable of launching space satellites.

Every year, half a billion migratory birds pass through Israel, in spring and autumn - This is a world record.

Israelis consume more fruits and vegetables relative to the population than any other nation in the world.

If you are mailing a letter addressed to God, it will be mailed to Israel and placed in the western wall and over 1 million notes are placed in the western wall every year

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Israel Defense Forces

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The symbol of the state of Israel

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7 Israeli inventions that can change the world 

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7 Israeli inventions that can change the world 

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Changing the World - 7 Israeli Inventions

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List of Israeli inventions and discoveries - Wikipedia

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This is a list of inventions and discoveries by Israeli scientists and researchers, working locally or overseas. According to Joel Landau, there are over 6,000 startups currently in Israel. There are currently more than 30 technology companies valued over US$1 billion (unicorn startups) in Israel.

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Bringing Israel's Popular Matkot Game to America

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Play “matkot” or beach paddle ball. It is one of the most popular recreational sports in Israel. You don’t need a beach to play either, just a paddle set from your local sporting goods or toy store, and a friend.

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Traveling to another country with children can be exciting and eye-opening, especially if that country has an ancestral connection for your family. At the same time, it can be nerve-wracking trying to find kid-friendly tourist destinations that offer the right balance of fun and educational.

With so much Jewish history and culture to offer, Israel is a wonderful place to visit. It has enough variety to please family members of all ages, and because of its size, it's possible to hit most of the major stops in one vacation. Here are some particularly kid-friendly places not to miss on your trip.

Nimrod's Fortress

Image by David king via wikimedia.org

This medieval castle has something for everyone: tunnels, secret passageways, and spiral staircases for the energetic kids and breathtaking views of the Golan Heights for vista lovers of all ages. The site is maintained by the Israel Nature and Parks Authority and offers visitors the unique opportunity to literally walk through history.

Kibbutz

If your family loves PJ Library books like Chicken Man and Stork's Landing, add a visit to a real life kibbutz to your trip list. A is a collective community (often a farm) originally based on a cooperative system of communal participation. Many of the more than 250 kibbutzim (plural) in Israel are open to visitors, even for overnight stays. Tourist Israel has a list of some of the kibbutzim that are open for visitors.

The Dead Sea

Playing in mud and floating without a raft or float toy? These are the things that make the Dead Sea a popular tourist attraction for kids and adults. Sitting at the lowest elevation on land, the Dead Sea is about ten times saltier than the world's oceans, which means that nothing grows in it ("Dead" Sea) and you can float in the water just by sitting or lying down in it. The Dead Sea mud is also said to have healing properties, but of course the real appeal for kids is just getting to spread it all over themselves.

Aqua Kef in Lower Galilee

The Aqua Kef water park, along the Sea of Galilee south of Tiberias, is like a huge inflatable city. It's a sprawling collection of floating trampolines, slides, and climbing walls, which are perfect for cooling off if you're visiting during the hot summer months.

Western Wall Tunnels

The Western Wall is perhaps Israel's most famous destination for visitors, but you can get an entirely different perspective walking underground through the excavated tunnel that burrows down to the original street level. That means you'll be walking along the original streets of ancient Jerusalem. Children will love this special view beneath the Wall, where you'll see stone arches and an old aqueduct.

Neot Kedumim Park

About 10 minutes from Ben Gurion Airport, there's a nature reserve that brings the Bible to life. Neot Kedumim calls itself "the only Biblical Landscape Reserve in the world," and features 625 acres of gardens with species taken directly from ancient Jewish texts. Kids can experience sheep herding, tree planting, and Biblical cooking demos.

Jerusalem Biblical Zoo

Officially the "Tisch Family Zoological Gardens," the zoo in Jerusalem is known as the "Biblical Zoo" because it features species of animals from the Bible. If you're looking for a way to combine Torah study with lessons about tza'ar ba'alei chayim (kindness to animals), this zoo's focus on wildlife conservation does just that.

Bloomfield Science Museum

Bloomfield Science Museum in Jerusalem was built with kids in mind, and it's just the right kind of diversion on a long sightseeing day. Check out the exhibits about water-pumping, nuclear energy, and Mars exploration.

Atzmaut Square

If you're traveling north along the coast from Tel-Aviv, it's worth stopping at Atzmaut Square in the city of Netanya. Besides the shops and restaurants parents will appreciate, the kids will enjoy running through the magical fountain that lights up at night.

Jaffa Slope Park

Whether you just need to stretch your legs with a beautiful seaside walk or want to fly a kite in the expanse of green, Jaffa Slope Park in Tel Aviv is the perfect casual stop. Pack a lunch, find a picnic spot (there are plenty), and soak up the Mediterranean.

Related Books

Looking for more about traveling to Israel? Check out these books.

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10 Kid Friendly Spots to Visit in Israel

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Traveling to another country with children can be exciting and eye-opening, especially if that country has an ancestral connection for your family. At the same time, it can be nerve-wracking trying to find kid-friendly tourist destinations that offer the right balance of fun and educational.

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Celebrating 74 on 5/5/2022

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I found the Afikoman!!

-zoe

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Pesaj 2022 - The Maccabeats  - Mah Nishtanah -  Passover -  מה נשתנה

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Pesaj 2022 - The Maccabeats  - Mah Nishtanah -  Passover -  מה נשתנה

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Sophia: My favorite passover food is Charoset

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Sophia: My favorite passover food is Charoset

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Zoeee :)

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Matzah

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Morah Alice: My favorite Passover food is Gluten Free Matzah with Nutella 

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Morah Alice: My favorite Passover food is Gluten Free Matzah with Nutella 

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Dayenu Song -                            It Would Have Been Enough 

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Dayenu Song -                            It Would Have Been Enough 

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Dayenu: Learn the words to the Passover Seder song

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The Maccabeats - Les Misérables - Passover

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The Maccabeats - Les Misérables - Passover

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https://youtu.be/qmthKpnTHYQ

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The 4 Questions אַרְבַּע הַקֻּשְׁיוֹת

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The 4 Questions אַרְבַּע הַקֻּשְׁיוֹת

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Usually asked by the youngest child:

מַה נִּשְׁתַּנָּה הַלַּיְלָה הַזֶּה מִכָּל הַלֵּילוֹת  ????

Why is this night different from all the other nights?

שֶׁבְּכָל הַלֵּילוֹת אָנוּ אוֹכְלִין חָמֵץ וּמַצָּה, הַלַּיְלָה הַזֶּה כֻּלּוֹ מַצָּה

On all other nights we eat both

Chametz / leavened bread and matzah,

On this night, we eat only matzah

שֶׁבְּכָל הַלֵּילוֹת אָנוּ אוֹכְלִין שְׁאָר יְרָקוֹת, הַלַּיְלָה הַזֶּה (כֻּלּוֹ) מָרוֹר

That in all other nights we eat many vegetables,

On this night, only bitter herbs.

שֶׁבְּכָל הַלֵּילוֹת אֵין אָנוּ מַטְבִּילִין אֲפִילוּ פַּעַם אֶחָת, הַלַּיְלָה הַזֶּה שְׁתֵּי פְּעָמִים

That in all other nights we do not dip vegetables even once,

On this night, we dip twice

שֶׁבְּכָל הַלֵּילוֹת אָנוּ אוֹכְלִין בֵּין יוֹשְׁבִין וּבֵין מְסֻבִּין, הַלַּיְלָה הַזֶּה כֻּלָּנוּ מְסֻבִּין

That in all other nights some eat sitting and others reclining,

On this night, we are all reclining

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Six13 - The Red Sea Shanty: A Pirate Passover

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Ma Nishtana (The Four Questions) - Learn what they mean and how to sing them

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WHEN YOU HAVE A PROBLEM, THIS IS WHAT YOU DO!

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WHEN YOU HAVE A PROBLEM, THIS IS WHAT YOU DO!

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ADOM: STOP, CALM DOWN, & THINK before You Act

TZAHOV: Say the PROBLEM & how you FEEL

Set a POSITIVE GOAL

Think of Lots of SOLUTIONS

Think ahead to the CONSEQUENCES

YAROK: GO ahead & TRY the BEST PLAN

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Simcha - שִׂימְחָה - Being happy

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1- Matanot L'Evyonim
מַתָּנוֹת לָאֶבְיוֹנִים
Gifts for the poor

2- Mishloach Manot
מִשְׁלוֹחַ מָנוֹת
Giving small gifts of food

3- Megillah
מְגִלָה
Reading the scroll of Esther

4- Mishteh
מִשְׁתֶּה
Having a festive meal

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Thanks Violet for signing up to bring snacks on Sunday 5/22/22

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Thanks Violet for signing up to bring snacks on Sunday 5/22/22

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Purim

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Nate Goldberg

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On the 15 day of the month Shevat

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Tu Bishvat: The Jewish Holiday & "Birthday of the Trees"

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בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה ה' אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, בּוֹרֵא פְּרִי הָעֵץ

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The first plate has fruits with a peel or a shell that cannot be eaten.

The second plate has fruits with pits or seeds that cannot be eaten.

The third plate has fruits that are edible both inside and out.

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בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה ה' אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, בּוֹרֵא פְּרִי הַגָפֶן