Israel in World Relations
Israel-Palestine for Critical Thinkers
© Year 2015
ISBN: 9780991818624
Written by Richard Bass
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Israel in World Relations
© Year 2013
ISBN: 9780991818600
Written by Richard Bass
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ISRAEL – Repairing the World
© Year 2012
ISBN: 9780986758218
Written by Rabbi Stephen Wise
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Israel-Palestine for Critical Thinkers
Written by Richard Bass
© Year 2015
ISBN: 9780991818624
Reading Level: Adult
Interest Level: Adult
Size: 7.4″ x 9.7″
134 pages
Language: English
Features: Strong photo-text correlation, Fact boxes, Detailed Maps and Graphs, Glossary, Index
Israel-Palestine for Critical Thinkers
The land of Israel-Palestine has figured large in human consciousness since the beginning of civilized life on earth. It remains central, sacred to half the peoples of the world, and the subject of strong territorial passions. Consideration of its long and intricate history, from ancient roots to the present day, is the key to grasping the challenges that confront this region. And it is the key to appraising the possible solutions. Israel-Palestine for Critical Thinkers tells the story of this land and its peoples-a story now 4,000 years old-in a clear, and concise way.
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Israel in World Relations
Written by Richard Bass
© Year 2013
ISBN: 9780991818600
Reading Level: Adult
Interest Level: Adult
Size: 6.7″ x 9.6″
300 pages
Language: English
Features: Photos, Fact boxes, Detailed Maps and Graphs, Glossary, Index
Israel in World Relations
A thorough, engaging account of Israel’s crucial role in 4,000 years of world history, ideology, religion, and politics, Israel in World Relations provides one of the most thorough and balanced resources now available for understanding the issues in the Middle East today. With its emphasis on critical thinking, respect for fact, and logical thought, it encourages readers to consider what qualifies as truth, and it shows them how to apply those criteria to the complicated and often emotional topic of Israel. The book shows why the answers to these questions are relevant to our understanding of world relations and to our own personal identity.
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Jewish Book Council
Israel-Repairing the World
Written by Rabbi Stephen Wise
© Year 2012
ISBN: 9780986758218
Reading Level: Gr. 4
Interest Level: Gr. 3-7
Size: 8.5″ x 11″
32 pages
Language: English
Features: Full colour photographs and maps, Glossary, Index
ISRAEL – Repairing the World
ISRAEL – Repairing the World is an introduction to Israel’s achievements and their role in making this world a better place. The text of the book is accessible for younger readers with bolded words either explained in the text or defined in the glossary. The book provides a good starting point for students to do further research in this area. Written for young readers, the subject matter is explained in simple, easy-to-understand language. The book provides an abundance of informative and interesting information on Israel’s land, history, breakthrough discoveries and inventions in medicine, computer technology, telecommunications, agriculture, the harnessing of solar energy, and more. With constant focus on tying the subject to the larger world, ISRAEL – Repairing the World can help students gain a complete understanding of the importance of Israel’s achievements around the globe.
The book is meant to provide a great source for recreational reading, as well as short research assignments, discussions, and sharing.
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ISRAEL–Repairing the World for iPad includes over 175 images and 24 videos that provide almost an hour of educational documentary footage. Narrated by Rabbi Wise. The sophisticated multi-touch interface allows you to experience the content of the app seamlessly, access the table of contents from any page, and quickly browse through the spreads.
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“The concept of ‘repairing the world’ (tikun olam) dates back to ancient Judaism and is an integral part of Jewish heritage. In modern times, the concept remains very much alive, and has never been more visible than in the State of Israel today. Though the international news media tends to focus on conflict issues, much of the real news – that is, news about cutting-edge, up-to-the-minute developments – gets overlooked.
Rabbi Stephen Wise’s Israel – Repairing the World addresses this issue in a big way. His eye-catching, easy-to-read descriptions of Israel’s modern-day accomplishments contain a treasure trove of information accessible to young and old alike. Full of interesting facts on a wide range of subjects,Israel – Repairing the World will appeal to those with a wide knowledge of Israel, as well as those discovering Israel for the first time. Rabbi Wise provides readers with a tantalizing overview, which will no doubt inspire them to continue their research.
This is a delightful introduction to one of the most fascinating countries in today’s world, Israel.”
Amir R. Gissin“Israel: Repairing the World was written to provide middle-grade students with an introduction to Israel’s scientific and cultural accomplishments and its role in “repairing the world”—a Jewish term meant to convey the obligation to make the world a better place. With its succinct, child-friendly language and attractive, colorful format, it provides an account of many of Israel’s unique achievements in the areas of medicine, ecology and conservation, agriculture, computer and cell phone technology, humanitarian aid, the arts, and more. From the news media, one might think that war, terrorism, and conflict define life in Israel. This book aims to show students another side of this small nation.
The author wrote with Jewish students and Jewish schools in mind. But since the narrative is entirely factual, simply recounting and describing such Israeli inventions as instant messaging, cell-phone cameras, voicemail technology, and the “Israeli bandage” (which helped to save the life of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords), there is no reason why this title shouldn’t also serve public schools, or private non-Jewish schools in their studies of the Middle East.”
“As the birthplace of the world’s three monotheistic faiths, Israel often gets looked at from the perspective of what was. What Rabbi Wise does, in this very engaging book, is to remind us of the place of Israel in the modern world. By speaking to Israel’s contributions to science and medicine, humanitarian efforts and contributions to the environment he takes us to a living vibrant nation that is enriching the world that we all share. For students of history, people of faith and persons who are simply engaged in the world they live, this book is a ‘must read’.”
The Reverend Canon Darcey R. Lazerte