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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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How did Judas Maccabeus propose to fight the Syrians?

A small skirmish is said to have happened and afterward met with their General and declared war

Where did Judaism first spread outside of Israel?

Judaism started in the ancient land of Kna'an that is roughly estimated to be today's Israel.

But the real spread of the Judaism around the world started with the first exile (of two mentioned in the bible). Jews had to flee from the conquered Jerusalem and Israel to other countries, and there maintain Jewish life.

Which Hotels by the dead sea Jordan and by the dead sea Israel?

In Jordan the city that is near the dead sea is Aman, and over there you'll find the Amman Meeriott Hotel, Sheraton Amman ,

In Israel the city that is near the dead sea is Ein Bokek, and over there you'll find the Le Meridian Dead Sea Hotel , Royal Rimonim Hotel, Leonardo Club Hotel

What is the best place to buy a ThinkPad laptop in Israel?

Any computer shop that sells Lenovo laptops. Or you can buy it online by clicking the link I have provided.

When did the Jews lose the land of israel?

It happened in the year 70 CE, when the Romans destroyed the 2nd Temple.

Why don't bahai teach in Israel?

The rule goes back to the time of Baha'u'llah, and was confirmed by Abdu'l-Baha. I've read two or three passages from Baha'u'llah in Persian, forbidding teaching in "Sham" (the Ottoman province of Syria which includes present-day Israel and Palestinian territories). However I don't get a clear reason for the prohibition from the quotes. I don't think anyone understands it - we obey because Baha'u'llah said so. It seems to be a permanent rule, only the boundaries of the area around the Baha'i World Centre where there is no Baha'i teaching activity have changed, as governments have come and gone.

Is Jerusalem a safe place for an American to live and work?

It is perfectly safe; the Arabs only wish to kill Jews, they don't want to kill anyone else. If you are not Jewish you should be alright. Jerusalem is probably the safest place to be in Israel. It is almost as sacred to Muslims as it is to Jews and Christians.

Why do people still hate Jews?

Historically, in Europe, Jews have been hated superficially because they supposedly 'killed Christ', but in reality because most people can't stand difference, and try to wipe it out where they see it.

As what is the glue on israeli stamps certified?

The glue on stamps in Israel are certified as kosher. This means that it does not contain animal products. They also do not contain milk products in the glue.

Why do Israelis and Palestinians feel entitled to the same piece of land?

Because both parties have lived upon the land for a very long time. Both have ancestors who have lived and died there and each would be offended if they were forced to leave the land of their forefathers. Furthermore, each side has their own reasoning for being entitled the land. The Palestinians had previously owned it. However, Zionists (people who believed that the Jewish people should have their own nations) exiled the Palestinians with help from the British. This is considered unjust by Palestinians. Jewish Israelis believe that, according to the Bible (Genesis ch.28 and elsewhere), they are entitled to the land of Israel because of Divine command. Secular Israelis like to use a more objective argument and claim that the Israelis took a part of the land by U.N. resolution, and a further part from the Palestinians through war, fair and square. Therefore, they have earned this land and are entitled to keep it. This is the conflict in essence, though it gets much more complicated than this. See also the attached Related Links.

Did Jews support 1947 separation of palestine?

Yes. They actively tried to convince the remaining members of the United Nations to endorse it. The reason they felt this way was that they would rather have a small state than no state at all.

Who did the Muslims take the holy land from?

Numerous Muslim Empires have conquered "the Holy Land". Most Muslims conquered it from other Muslims, since the various Muslim empires often fought one another. There were only three cases where Muslims took the land from non-Muslims:

(1) In 634-638 C.E. Caliph Omar led the conquest of the Levant from the Byzantine Empire.

(2) In 1291 C.E. Saladin the Ayyubite defeated the Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem to restore Islamic control of the Holy Land. (They had lost it to the Crusaders in 1099 C.E.)

(3) In 1949 C.E. Armies of Jordan, Iraq, Egypt, and Syria all claimed parts of the Holy Land which had previously been administered by the British.

When was Israel named Israel?

The name "Israel" comes from a name given to the Patriarch Jacob. The kingdom of Israel was formed around 1020 BCE. In about 930 BCE, Israel and Judah split, and Israel existed independently of Judah until around 720 BCE, when it was conquered by Assyria and its members were sent into exile.

Since then, the land was called by different names (Judea, Syria Palaestina, Palestine) until 1948, when the modern country of Israel was declared.

How long does it take an air mail package to get from Israel to Detroit?

1-10days for USPS (depending on service)

ups is like 3 days or so but a hefty price along with it

Do US citizens born in Israel 1948 require a visa or Israeli passport to visit Israel?

If you are Jewish, you would be covered under the Israeli Law of Return, by which all Jews have an automatic right to visit or immigrate to Israel, a country whose official reason for existing is to provide a refuge for all Jews against the global scourge of anti-Semitism. If, however, you are not Jewish, then yes, you need a visa (but Israel does value tourism, and chances are you can get a visa).