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The branch of knowledge dealing with past events.

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Czech Deal

History; Israeli history

Egypt’s arm deal with Czechoslovakia in 1955 that initiated the involvement of the Soviet Union in Middle Eastern politics as well as its pro-Arab stance. This marked the largest ...

Aswan Dam

History; Israeli history

Egyptian dam designed to provide large amounts of hydro-electric power. It was initially financed in part by the U.S. and Britain with the hope of winning Egypt over to their side ...

Ismaliah Summit

History; Israeli history

Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin met in Ismalia, Egypt on December 26, 1977 and agreed to begin military and political committee meetings, ...

Shemoneh Esreh

History; Israeli history

Eighteen. The main section of Jewish prayers recited in a standing position (see amida) and containing 19 (yes!) "benedictions": praise to (1) God of the fathers/patriarchs, (2) ...

Amen

History; Israeli history

El Melech Ne'eman. Traditional response to prayers or blessings. It literally stands for "God the true king".

Shaliach

History; Israeli history

Emissary, appointed agent (male pl. sh'lichim, sh'lichei; fem. sing. sh'lichah; fem. pl. sh'lichot).

Enabling Law

History; Israeli history

Enacted on March 23, 1933, the law provided the basis of Hitler’s dictatorship by abolishing the Reichstag and allowing the Chancellor to prepare laws to be enacted by the ...