Lesson 24

Lecture Notes

Review What is the IDF? What kind of impact does

it have on the lives of all Israelis? What national groups make up the Israeli

population? What are some of the tensions between

the different national groups that make up Israeli society?

Rise of the State of Israel

Modern Israel in a NutshellThe Israelis

By Donna Rosenthal

What religious groups make up Israel? Haredim

“Those who tremble before God”

Hassidic & Lithuanian (mitnagdim)

Very traditional 1874 – Mea Sharim

Usually do not join army Tensions with secular

Jews

What religious groups make up Israel? Modern Orthodox

Religious but not isolated Settlements in “Judea and Samaria”

Want to protect Jewish sites in Palestinian areas Extremists

Baruch Goldstein Yigal Amir

Not all are extremists Serve in military Many are mainstream

What religious groups make up Israel? Non-Orthodox

Conservative & Reform Growing numbers Rabbis not recognized by state

Secular What does this mean in a religious country

State emblems are religious Secular schools teach bible State holidays are religious holidays All imported meat is kosher

Who are the non-Jews? Muslims

Israeli Arabs - Live within 1948 boundaries “Mixed Cities” – Jerusalem, Acre, Lod, and Jaffa Arab Israeli Palestinian Nationalism

National pride but feel like outsiders Israeli Islamic Movement

Believes Israeli is illegal

Who are the non-Jews? Christians

Israeli Arabs More mainstream Tension between Muslim and Christian Arabs Hard to be Christian in a Jewish state

Who are the non-Jews? Druze

Religion and way of life Caught between Arabs

and Israelis Traditional culture Some changes today

Traditional culture

Bedouin Once nomadic people Muslim by religion Very poor Traditional culture Changing some today

Next Week Museum Exhibit

Museum panel with name & bibliography on the back

Worksheet & Snacks Prepare for Final Exam

Study Guide Questions