Israeli history

Israeli history

The history of Israel encompasses the history of the modern State of Israel, as well as that of the Jews in the Land of Israel.

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More than a century after the rabbis of Israel edited their discussions of the Mishna and created the Jerusalem Talmud (Talmud Yerushalmi), some of the leading Babylonian rabbis compiled their own ...

Aaron

History; Israeli history

Moses and Miriam’s brother, the first Kohen Gadol or “High Priest” of Israel.

Aharon

History; Israeli history

Moses and Miriam’s brother, the first Kohen Gadol or “High Priest” of Israel.

Hatam Sofer

History; Israeli history

(1762-1839) Moses Sofer, who became best known by the title of his book of legal opinions that he authored; leading figure of Hungarian ultra-Orthodoxy.

Mutterkreuz

History; Israeli history

Mother's cross—Promoted Aryan mothers to produce more children. For every 4 kids, a mother received a bronze cross, every 6 she received a silver, and for 8 kids, she got a gold.

Imahot

History; Israeli history

Mothers. Refers to the matriarchs of the Jewish people: Sarah, Rivkah, Rachel, and Leah.

Golan Heights

History; Israeli history

Mountainous region in the northeastern part of Israel (part of Syria before the 1967 Six Day War). The Golan Heights are important for their strategic value and water supply.