Encountering Israel's Declaration of Independence
Explore Israel's core values and aspirations through its Declaration of Independence.
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Israel’s Declaration of Independence, formally the Declaration of the Establishment of the State of Israel, is a rich document that enables the exploration of the core values and aspirations of the founders of the Jewish state in 1948.
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Resources for teaching Yom HaZikaron, Yom HaAtzma’ut, and Yom Yerushalayim.
Six pages of classroom projects to engage with the Declaration of Independence.
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All you need to explore the Declaration alone or with a class, from the text to analysis to activities for learners.
A detailed introduction guides readers through the Declaration of Independence's four sections