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Israel
Located on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea, Israel is the only Jewish-majority state in the world. It has a total land area of 22,072 sq km with an estimated population of approximately 7.7 million as of 2010.
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Which snakes in Israel are deadly and how can you identify them?
I believe the blunt-nosed viper is occasionally found in Israel: grey-brown in color; thick body; up to about 1.5 meters in length.
Israel is a major exporter of fresh produce and a world-leader in agricultural technologies, despite the fact that the geography of Israel is not conducive to agriculture. While agricultural workers make up only 3.7% of the work force, Israel produces 95% of its own food requirements, supplementing this with imports of grain, oilseeds, meat, coffee, cocoa and sugar.
Due to the diversity of the land and climate across the country, Israel is able to grow a wide range of crops. Field crops grown in the country include wheat, sorghum and corn.
Fruit and vegetables grown include citrus, avocados, kiwifruit, guavas and mangoes from orchards located on the Mediterranean coastal plain. Tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and zucchini are grown commonly throughout the country, while melons are grown during winters months in the valleys. Subtropical areas in the country produce bananas and dates, while in the northern hills apples, pears and cherries are grown. Furthermore, grape vineyards are found across the country, as the country's wine industry has developed to become a world-player.
Large quantities of cotton are grown in Israel, all of which is drip irrigated, with yields amongst the highest in the world.
LivestockLocal cows produce the highest amounts of milk per animal in the world, with an average of around 10,000 liters of dairy in 2009, according to data published in 2011 by the Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.Furthermore, sheep milk is exported. In terms of poultry which makes up two thirds of meat consumption, 85% originate from moshavim.
Fishing and aquacultureThe Mediterranean Sea sees salt-water fishing while freshwater fishing occurs on Lake Kinneret (the Sea of Galilee). Pioneering technology is being developed in the Negev desert in the south, with fish being grown in kibbutzim and artificial lakes. Fruit and vegetablesIsrael is one of the world's leading fresh citrus producers and exporters, including oranges, grapefruit, tangerines and the pomelit, a hybrid of a grapefruit and a pomelo, developed in Israel.More than forty types of fruit are grown in Israel. In addition to citrus, these include avocados, bananas, apples, cherries, plums, nectarines, grapes, dates, strawberries, prickly pear (tzabbar), persimmon, loquat (shesek) and pomegranates. Israel is the leading producer of loquat (shesek) after Japan.
In 1973, two Israeli scientists, developed a variety of tomato with slower ripening than ordinary tomatoes in a hot climate. Their research led to the development of the world's first long shelf-life commercial tomato varieties. This discovery transformed agricultural economics in Israel, promoting the export of the vegetables seeds and the move to high-tech farming. It also had a global impact, enabling large-scale production through the prevention of spoilage. Previously, farmers were forced to discard 40 percent of their produce.
FlowersIsrael produces vast quantities of flowers for export. The flowers grown most commonly are Chamelaucium (waxflower), followed by roses. In addition to flowers favored in the West such as lilies, roses and tulips, Israel exports desert varieties. It has become a major player in the global floral industry, especially as a supplier of traditional European flowers during the winter months. Agricultural technologyIsrael is a world leader in agricultural research and development which have led to dramatic increases in the quantity and quality of the country's crops. The drive to increase yields and crop quality has led to the development of new seed and plant varieties, as well as to innovations such as a soil conditioner substance (vermiculite) which, when mixed with local soils, boosts crop yields, and drip irrigation.What Hebrew words were coined by Hayim Nahman Bialik?
Bialik is not known for coining Modern Hebrew words. He wrote his poems in Ashenazic Hebrew, which is not the dialect of Israel.
How thick is the snow in Bethlehem Israel?
It rarely snows in Bethlehem, and when it does snow then only a few centimeters.
What did the ancient israelites grow?
All manner of fruits, vegetables, legumes and grains. Whatever could be found in the Fertile Crescent at that time. Ancient Israel was famously fecund.
Who does Israel allow dual citizenship with?
For people who immigrate to Israel through Aliyah (Jews who return to Israel) may keep their other nationalities, given that the other country allows dual citizenship1.
Non-Jews who immigrate to Israel and want to become a citizen through naturalisation, have to renounce their other nationalities if they can2 as Israel does not allow dual citizenship.
1 Example: Germany, Denmark and Norway do not allow dual citizenship but Canada, the US, the UK and France do.
2 Example: Greece does not allow any of its citizens to renounce their citizenship.
Iranians have to get the approval of the Supreme Leader- which most of the time is not given.
What is the name of the international body that voted to create Israel?
No "international body" voted to create Israel.
In 1947, with the British preparing to pull out of the "Palestine mandate" that they
had controlled since early in the Century, the United Nations voted to divide the
administration of the mandate territory, with the local Arab community authorities
to administer one portion of it, and the local Jewish community authorities to
administer the other portion. In may of 1948, the local Jewish administration
declared their portion to be an independent sovereign nation, with the name of
"State of Israel". Rather than encourage the administrators of the Arab portion to
do the same, the governments of Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan were so
irritated by the Jews' shamelsss public display of their intention to stay awhile,
that the armies of the Arab nations simultaneously attacked Israel from all
directions, but failed in their objective to wipe the new nation from the map
and replace it with mountains of dead Jews. Almost 63 years later, Israel still
exists, and that is the single greatest insult that its neighbors have never forgiven
and have publicly vowed never to tolerate.
Why do Israeli Jews have to be married by an Orthodox rabbi if they're not Orthodox?
Unfortunately, in Israel, only Orthodox Jews get all the special privileges.
Name the 3 kings of United Israel?
United Kingdom of Israel: Saul, David, and Solomon.
Northern Kingdom of Israel ( divided kingdom):
Jeroboam
Nadab
Baasha
Elah
Zimri
Tibni
Omri
Ahab
Ahaziah
Joram
Jehu
Jehoahaz
Joash
Jeroboam II
Zechariah
Shallum
Menahem
Pekahiah
Pekah
Hoshea
they are based in Washington and serve as a pressure group to have the government give funds to israel and better the image of israel in the US
Was abraham the leader of Israel?
Abraham was not a Jewish or an Israeli. He was a Chaldean from the line of Eber meaning he was a Hebrew. The Jewish movement came when the Israelis were taken to Babylon at about 1000 years after Abraham. He is known as the first Hebrew registered in the bible.
Answer 2:
Wrong on both counts. Abraham was both a Jew and an Israeli, in addition to being a native of Mesopotamia of Hebrew ancestry.
1) Calling Abraham not Jewish seems to be a narrow, disingenuous view. Anyone who repudiates idolatry may be called a Jew (Talmud, Megillah 13a). Abraham is considered the founder of what we now call Judaism.
2) Abraham may be described as "Israeli" because he lived for one hundred years in what is now Israel. Living for several years in a new country is a basis of citizenship in the new country. Moreover, God stressed to Abraham repeatedly that the Holy Land was being given to him.
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What Biblical ref suggests that the land of Israel will not be productive for the usurper?
All you have to do is to look at the modern state of Israel: the land of Israel occupied by Israeli's is incredibly productive, but as soon as it is ceded to or taken over by others it suddenly becomes infertile (eg the Gaza strip).
Isaiah 35:
1 The wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them; and the desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose.
What kind of communication do Israelis prefer?
Israelis Has known to have 33 different languages spoken by the local communities. The main language the Israelis use is Modern Hebrew this language was spoken in the late 19th century. The 19th century spoken is based on different dialects of ancient Hebrew and is influenced by many languages.
What was it called when the Romans kicked the hebrews out of israel?
It was called the "Destruction of the 2nd Temple". It was also the start of the Diaspora.
How did Christianity influence Israel?
Christianity influenced the creation of state. This is because many Christians identified Israel as the birth place of Jesus.
How do you translate 'For My' in Hebrew?
It depends on the next word in the sentence.
Example: "oil for my car" = שמן בשביל רחב שלי (shemen bishvil harekhev sheli) literally, "oil for vehicle my".
Since independence in 1948 the major objective of the foreign policy of Israel has been to?
maintain territorial security
