How much do you know about …?

1. How much do you know about …? Israel

2. to Israel

3. Welcome to Israel!

4. Sometimes it is very difficult to find Israel on a globe or world map. • We live in a very small country. • France is 20 times bigger than Israel. • United States is 340 times bigger than Israel. • Israel is on the continent of Asia. • The capital city of Israel is Jerusalem. • The large cities are Tel Aviv, Haifa, Jerusalem. • People speak many languages in Israel: • Hebrew, Arabic and English. • There are many mountains in the country. • The highest mountain is Hermon Mountain. • Israel has borders with: • Lebanon in the north • Syria , Jordan in the east • Egypt in the west • Israel is a small country, • but it is a very special country.

5. Information about Israel • The State of Israel • Parliamentary democracy • 14 May, 1948 • Jerusalem • 21,643 sq.m. • 7 million • Jews, Muslims, Christians, Druze, • Hebrew, Arabic • 9. New Shekel (one shekel =100 agorot) • 1010 972 • 11. co.il • flag of Israel • Hatikva: national anthem • Menorah: national emblem of Israel • Declaration of Independence ID Official name: Government: Declaration Date: Capital City: Area: Population: Religion: Official language: Currency: International telephone dialing code 11. Internet ending: 12. National symbols:

6. This is our national flag The Israeli flag was adopted on October 28th, 1948. It has a blue Star of David on a white background. It has two blue stripes on the top and the bottom of the flag. The Star of David is a symbol of Judaism and the two stripes symbolize the Jewish prayer shawl called the tallit.

7. This is our national anthem You can listen to our anthem here: link The national anthem of Israel is HATIKVA in Hebrew, which means “Hope " in English. ● It was written by Naftali Herz Imber . ● The melody was written by Samuel Cohen, an immigrant from Moldavia. ● It is about the hope of Jewish people to return to Israel and to be a free people in a land of Zion and Jerusalem

8. Now it’s time for a quiz about Israel • Country: __________________ • Declaration Date:________________ • Region: __________________ • Capital city: __________________ • Borders with: • in the north:__________ • in the east:___________ • in the west:__________ • Population: ___________________ • Languages: ___________________ • Flag: ___________________ • Large cities:____________________ • Highest Mountain:________________ • Land area: ____________________ • Israel • 14 of May,1948 • Continent of Asia • Jerusalem • Lebanon in the north • Syria, Jordan in the east • Egypt in the west • 7 million • Hebrew and Arabic • blue and white • Tel Aviv, Haifa, Jerusalem • Hermon • 21,643 sq.m

9. Let’s learn some words in Hebrew: Shalom! Eich korim lach ? ( to the man) Eich korim lecha?( to the woman) Shmi…/ Korim li... Ma nishma? Ani beseder Ben kama ata?/ ( to the man) Bat kama at?/( to the woman) Kama ze ole? Bevakasha. Al lo davar. Toda! Slicha! Ani ohevet otcha.( to the man) Ani ohev otach. ( to the woman) Nepagesh be karov! Lehitraot! Hello ! What’syour name? My name is... Howare you? I’m fine How old are you? How much does it cost? Please. Not at all. Thank you! I’m sorry! I love you. See you soon! Goodbye!

10. This is our capital city… The capital city is Jerusalem. It's a very beautiful and special place. It has many holy sites for Jews, Christians and Muslims. You can pray at Western Wall. The Western Wall (also known as the Wailing Wall. In Hebrew it is Ha'kotel Ha'Ma'aravi is a holy place for the Jewish people because it is the remains of the holy temple of the Jews . You will be able to take photographs, to pray and to leave a small paper with a wish for god. Jerusalem

11. You should also know… Jerusalem has different names. Here are some of them: The city of Peace The city of Gold The city of Gates The city of David The city of the Great King Ir- Hakodesh Zion

12. Famous song about Jerusalem… In the following link you will watch a video of Ofra Haza singing the song Yerushalaim Shel Zahav (Jerusalem of Gold) Link: Read the words of the song Jerusalem of Gold.

13. Cities & Places in Israel Tel Aviv Tel Aviv is a modern city with skyscrapers and hotels that overlook the Mediterranean Sea. Tel means, "mound," as it is used in archaeology. Aviv means "Spring." Today, Tel Aviv is Israel's second largest city (after Jerusalem), with a population of 360,000. Tel Aviv is Israel's commercial and financial center.

14. Haifa Haifa is the third largest city in Israel, and it's northern capital, with a population of about 250,000. Haifa is located in a natural bay and Mount Carmel. This city has beautiful views in all directions. Haifa is a major seaport located on Israel's Mediterranean coastline.

15. Metulla is a small town located in Northern Israel. Metulla You can see the entire Hula valley, as well as Mt. Hermon from here. Israel's only Olympic-size ice rink is located in a local sports complex. The Canada Centre is home club to most Israeli figure skaters, and it hosts the national championships Israeli Figure Skating Championships whenever they are held. It is called the Canada center because it is funded by Israeli-Canadians.

16. Tiberias Tiberias is synonymous with vacations in Israel.

17. Eilat Eilatis the southernmost city in Israel. Eilat a tourist resort and port located at the northern tip of the Red Sea. The most interesting attraction is Coral World Underwater Observatory. Aquariums, pools, sharks, turtles and other attractions are waiting just for you.. • The Dolphin reef is a 5 min' drive from the center of Eilat. • There's a nice beach, restaurant and diving club. • It`s the top tourist attraction Eilat! • You will swim with the dolphins here in the open sea • You can snorkeling or scuba diving • You can see the feeding of the dolphins with • their trainers every hour

18. Eilat A special boat will take you into the heart of the Red sea to watch the beautiful corals of Eilat. The bottom of this boat is made of glass so you can see anything in the sea.... Eilat is also known for its unique diving center. • In Eilat you can enjoy the beaches activities such as: • wind surfing • sail surfing • scuba diving • snorkeling • sailing

19. Dead Sea The Dead Sea is a very salty lake that is located between Israel and Jordan. At 420 meters (1,378 ft) below sea level, it is the lowest point on Earth that is dry land. It is also the second most saltiest body of water in the world. It is also the deepest salt lake on earth at 330 m (1,083 ft) deep. Because the Dead sea is so salty, you can actually float on the water. The Dead sea is home to many resorts and spas.

20. Ashdod- is our hometown Welcome to Israel!