24 Elul 5770 / September 3, 2010
This Week In Israel’s History
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Rabin inaugurates year long celebration of Jewish presence in Jerusalem
Week: 1
September 04, 1995
Prime Minister Yitzchak Rabin inaugurates a year long celebration commemorating Jewish presence in Jerusalem.
Prime Minister Yitzchak Rabin inaugurates a year long celebration commemorating Jewish presence in Jerusalem.
Oslo Peace Accords signed on White House lawn
Week: 2
September 13, 1993
The Oslo peace agreement between Israel and the Palestinians is signed on the lawn of the White House.
The Oslo peace agreement between Israel and the Palestinians is signed on the lawn of the White House.
Israel launches satellite Ofeq 1. "Ofeq" means horizon
Week: 3
September 19, 1988
Israel launches Ofeq 1 and becomes the ninth nation in the world to launch a satellite. "Ofeq" means horizon.
Israel launches Ofeq 1 and becomes the ninth nation in the world to launch a satellite. "Ofeq" means horizon.
Pioneers establish Deganya, the first kibbutz in Israel
Week: 4
September 26, 1910
Pioneers establish Deganya, the first kibbutz in Israel. A kibbutz is an agricultural collective, where members live and work together, and share property.
Pioneers establish Deganya, the first kibbutz in Israel. A kibbutz is an agricultural collective, where members live and work together, and share property.
Egypt and Syria attack Israel on Yom Kippur
Week: 5
October 06, 1973
Egypt and Syria attack Israel on Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the year. Israel's Chief Rabbi urges citizens to break their fasts and report to the army, because the nation's survival is at stake.
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Egypt and Syria attack Israel on Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the year. Israel's Chief Rabbi urges citizens to break their fasts and report to the army, because the nation's survival is at stake.
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Israel and Egypt sign Sinai Peace Accords
Week: 6
October 10, 1975
Israel formally signs the Sinai accords with Egypt, inaugurating the first peace treaty between Israel and an Arab nation.
Israel formally signs the Sinai accords with Egypt, inaugurating the first peace treaty between Israel and an Arab nation.
Rabin, Peres, and Arafat receive Nobel Peace Prize
Week: 7
October 14, 1994
Yitzchak Rabin, Shimon Peres, and Yasser Arafat receive the Nobel Peace Prize.
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Yitzchak Rabin, Shimon Peres, and Yasser Arafat receive the Nobel Peace Prize.
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Israel adopts Tallit design for National Flag
Week: 8
October 28, 1948
Israel officially adopts a national flag. The banner portrays the Star of David"King David's ancient battle shield"between two blue stripes, which symbolize a Tallit (prayer shawl).
Israel officially adopts a national flag. The banner portrays the Star of David"King David's ancient battle shield"between two blue stripes, which symbolize a Tallit (prayer shawl).
First liver transplant completed successfully in Israel
Week: 9
October 29, 1986
Israeli doctors perform a liver transplant a milestone for Israeli medicine. The achievement confirms the Jewish state's reputation as a technological powerhouse.
Israeli doctors perform a liver transplant a milestone for Israeli medicine. The achievement confirms the Jewish state's reputation as a technological powerhouse.
Rabin assassinated at Tel Aviv Peace Rally
Week: 10
November 4, 1995
An assassin guns down Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin at a Tel Aviv peace rally. Rabin's death is especially painful because he worked to bring peace to his country.
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An assassin guns down Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin at a Tel Aviv peace rally. Rabin's death is especially painful because he worked to bring peace to his country.
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Hebrew Alphabet tablet part of Archeological find
Week: 11
November 11, 2005
Archeologists unearth the oldest known example of the Hebrew alphabet. The 40 pound tablet from the 10th century was buried at Tel Zayit, a site south of Jerusalem.
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Archeologists unearth the oldest known example of the Hebrew alphabet. The 40 pound tablet from the 10th century was buried at Tel Zayit, a site south of Jerusalem.
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Sadat, Time Magazine's 'Man of the Year,' visits Israel
Week: 12
November 19, 1977
Egyptian president Anwar Sadat visits Israel and shocks the world. Time Magazine honors his courage, naming him "Man of the Year."
Egyptian president Anwar Sadat visits Israel and shocks the world. Time Magazine honors his courage, naming him "Man of the Year."
United Nations Partition Plan Approved
Week: 13
November 29, 1947
The United Nations approves the partition plan, creating the State of Israel and a Palestinian state. Under the plan, Jerusalem becomes an international city.
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The United Nations approves the partition plan, creating the State of Israel and a Palestinian state. Under the plan, Jerusalem becomes an international city.
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Hershko and Ciechanover first Israelis to receive Nobel Prize in Science
Week: 14
December 8, 2004
Avram Hershko and Aaron Ciechanover clench a Nobel Prize in Science, a triumphant first for Israel. The Nobel Committee honored them, and American Irwin Rose, for discovering ubiquitin, a protein that regulates cell division. Link To A Related Story.
Avram Hershko and Aaron Ciechanover clench a Nobel Prize in Science, a triumphant first for Israel. The Nobel Committee honored them, and American Irwin Rose, for discovering ubiquitin, a protein that regulates cell division. Link To A Related Story.
Ben Gurion establishes the Mossad as Israel's Intelligence Agency
Week: 15
December 13, 1949
Ben Gurion establishes Israel's clandestine intelligence agency, the Mossad.
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Ben Gurion establishes Israel's clandestine intelligence agency, the Mossad.
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New Israeli Supreme Court Building Opens
Week: 16
December 18, 1992
Israel's Supreme Court moves into its luxurious new building. Justice Dorit Beinisch sits as the court's current president.
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Israel's Supreme Court moves into its luxurious new building. Justice Dorit Beinisch sits as the court's current president.
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At Herzl's urging, Zionist Conference creates Jewish National Fund (JNF)
Week: 17
December 29, 1901
Theodore Herzl electrifies representatives at the Fifth Zionist Conference, urging them to create The Jewish National Fund (JNF) to purchase land in Eretz Yisrael.
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Theodore Herzl electrifies representatives at the Fifth Zionist Conference, urging them to create The Jewish National Fund (JNF) to purchase land in Eretz Yisrael.
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Shekel becomes the new currency of Israel
Week: 18
January 1, 1986
Israel introduces the shekel as its new currency. Today, the shekel is worth approximately twenty cents. To calculate how many shekels you would have in Israel, multiply your dollar amount by 4.2.
Israel introduces the shekel as its new currency. Today, the shekel is worth approximately twenty cents. To calculate how many shekels you would have in Israel, multiply your dollar amount by 4.2.
Orthodox Kibbutz movement established; called HaKibbutz HaDati
Week: 19
January 11, 1935
Orthodox Jews establish HaKibbutz HaDati, the Israeli movement of Orthodox Kibbutzim. Today, 18,000 members in 18 communities belong.
Orthodox Jews establish HaKibbutz HaDati, the Israeli movement of Orthodox Kibbutzim. Today, 18,000 members in 18 communities belong.
Schatz founds the Bezalel Academy of Art and Design
Week: 20
January 16, 1906
Boris Schatz ignores centuries of apathy and creates the Bezalel Academy of Art and Design. His ambitious goal: "To train people in Jerusalem in crafts, [to] support Jewish artists, and to find visual expression... and to integrate it with the local culture of the Land of Israel."
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Boris Schatz ignores centuries of apathy and creates the Bezalel Academy of Art and Design. His ambitious goal: "To train people in Jerusalem in crafts, [to] support Jewish artists, and to find visual expression... and to integrate it with the local culture of the Land of Israel."
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Mapai wins first general elections; Ben Gurion becomes Prime Minister
Week: 21
January 25, 1949
David Ben Gurion becomes the first prime minister of the State of Israel, when his political party, Mapai, captures 36% of the vote.
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David Ben Gurion becomes the first prime minister of the State of Israel, when his political party, Mapai, captures 36% of the vote.
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First Israeli astronaut dies in Columbia Shuttle Disaster
Week: 22
February 1, 2003
Ilan Ramon, Israel's first astronaut, perishes aboard the space shuttle Columbia, when it explodes on reentry to Earth's atmosphere. Ramon captured the imagination of all Jews by observing Shabbat and Kashrut in space.
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Ilan Ramon, Israel's first astronaut, perishes aboard the space shuttle Columbia, when it explodes on reentry to Earth's atmosphere. Ramon captured the imagination of all Jews by observing Shabbat and Kashrut in space.
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Chagall dedicates stained glass windows at Hadassah Hospital
Week: 23
February 6, 1962
Marc Chagall, a famous Jewish artist, dedicates his vibrant stained glass windows in the Abbell Synagogue at Hadassah Medical Center. The windows depict the 12 tribes of Israel. "This is my modest gift to the Jewish people," Chagall said, "[They] have always dreamt of biblical love, friendship and of peace among all peoples."
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Marc Chagall, a famous Jewish artist, dedicates his vibrant stained glass windows in the Abbell Synagogue at Hadassah Medical Center. The windows depict the 12 tribes of Israel. "This is my modest gift to the Jewish people," Chagall said, "[They] have always dreamt of biblical love, friendship and of peace among all peoples."
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Israel adopts official emblem
Week: 24
February 10, 1949
With a nod to its Biblical roots in the Land, Israel adopts an official emblem. To see the Israeli Emblem online, visit the Jewish Virtual Library.
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With a nod to its Biblical roots in the Land, Israel adopts an official emblem. To see the Israeli Emblem online, visit the Jewish Virtual Library.
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First meeting of the Israeli Knesset
Week: 25
February 14, 1949
The Knesset, Israel's legislative branch of government, meets for the first time. It replaces the Provincial Council of State, which was established when Israel gained statehood.
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The Knesset, Israel's legislative branch of government, meets for the first time. It replaces the Provincial Council of State, which was established when Israel gained statehood.
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Bush emphasizes need to follow the "road map"
Week: 26
February 27, 2003
President George W. Bush urges Israelis and Palestinians to renew efforts toward peace and follow the road map he outlined in April 2002.
President George W. Bush urges Israelis and Palestinians to renew efforts toward peace and follow the road map he outlined in April 2002.
Amid Israeli government outcry, Pollard sentenced to life
Week: 27
March 4, 1987
An American court sentences Jonathan Pollard to life in prison for spying for Israel. The Knesset calls on the United States to pardon Pollard.
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An American court sentences Jonathan Pollard to life in prison for spying for Israel. The Knesset calls on the United States to pardon Pollard.
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Golda Meir becomes Israel's first woman prime minister
Week: 28
March 17, 1969
Golda Meir becomes the first woman prime minister of Israel and one of the first three women heads of state in the world. Meir was born in Kiev, Ukraine, moved to the United States, and finally made Aliyah to Israel in 1921.
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Golda Meir becomes the first woman prime minister of Israel and one of the first three women heads of state in the world. Meir was born in Kiev, Ukraine, moved to the United States, and finally made Aliyah to Israel in 1921.
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Kol Israel established as Israel's main broadcasting company
Week: 29
March 20, 1936
Kol Israel, the main broadcasting company in Israel, was formed under its original name, the Palestine Broadcasting Service (PBS). The first major radio broadcast made on Kol Israel radio took place a decade later when Ben Gurion read the Declaration of Israel's Independence.
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Kol Israel, the main broadcasting company in Israel, was formed under its original name, the Palestine Broadcasting Service (PBS). The first major radio broadcast made on Kol Israel radio took place a decade later when Ben Gurion read the Declaration of Israel's Independence.
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Olmert succeeds Sharon as prime minister and leader of Kadima
Week: 30
March 28, 2006
Ehud Olmert wins election, succeeding Ariel Sharon as prime minister. Olmert endorses the two-state solution that Sharon advocated throughout his term.
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Ehud Olmert wins election, succeeding Ariel Sharon as prime minister. Olmert endorses the two-state solution that Sharon advocated throughout his term.
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Hebrew University opens in Jerusalem
Week: 31
April 1, 1925
Hebrew University on Mount Scopus in Jerusalem opens its doors. A ceremony held on this day was attended by one of the founding fathers of the school, Dr. Chaim Weizmann. Today, the school has over 24,000 students.
Hebrew University on Mount Scopus in Jerusalem opens its doors. A ceremony held on this day was attended by one of the founding fathers of the school, Dr. Chaim Weizmann. Today, the school has over 24,000 students.
Maccabi Tel Aviv crowned European basketball champion
Week: 32
April 7, 1977
Maccabi Tel Aviv defeats Italy's Mobilgirgi Varese and is crowned the European basketball champion. That same year, Maccabi Tel Aviv had defeated the dominant team in Europe, Russia's Moscow C.S.K.A.
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Maccabi Tel Aviv defeats Italy's Mobilgirgi Varese and is crowned the European basketball champion. That same year, Maccabi Tel Aviv had defeated the dominant team in Europe, Russia's Moscow C.S.K.A.
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British government sends gift of a bronze Menorah sculpture to Israel
Week: 33
April 15, 1956
The British Parliament donates a sculpture, called The Menorah, to stand outside Israel's Knesset. Jewish sculptor Benno Elkan designed The Menorah, which is cast in bronze.
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The British Parliament donates a sculpture, called The Menorah, to stand outside Israel's Knesset. Jewish sculptor Benno Elkan designed The Menorah, which is cast in bronze.
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"A-Ba-Ni-Bi" wins in Eurovision Song Contest
Week: 34
April 22, 1978
Izhar Cohen & Alphabeta win the Eurovision Song Contest, singing "A-Ba-Ni-Bi." The name of the song, which means "I love you," as well as the chorus, is written in "Bet Language," where every syllable is followed by a Bet. Israel again won the award in 1979 and 1998.
Izhar Cohen & Alphabeta win the Eurovision Song Contest, singing "A-Ba-Ni-Bi." The name of the song, which means "I love you," as well as the chorus, is written in "Bet Language," where every syllable is followed by a Bet. Israel again won the award in 1979 and 1998.
"Ashdod" first to pass through the Suez Canal flying the Star of David
Week: 35
April 30, 1979
"Ashdod" becomes the first ship to fly the Israeli flag through the Suez Canal following the signing of the Camp David Accords between Israel and Egypt. Egypt had regulated the traffic of the canal prior to the peace treaty, not allowing Israeli ships to pass through.
"Ashdod" becomes the first ship to fly the Israeli flag through the Suez Canal following the signing of the Camp David Accords between Israel and Egypt. Egypt had regulated the traffic of the canal prior to the peace treaty, not allowing Israeli ships to pass through.
Netzer finds King Herod's tomb at Herodion
Week: 36
May 8, 2007
Professor Ehud Netzer discovers the tomb of King Herod in Herodion. King Herod was appointed by Rome as the King of Israel, and in this position, he funded the building of a number of projects, including the reconstruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem, the building of a fortress on the Mountain of Masada, and the founding of the city of Herodion.
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Professor Ehud Netzer discovers the tomb of King Herod in Herodion. King Herod was appointed by Rome as the King of Israel, and in this position, he funded the building of a number of projects, including the reconstruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem, the building of a fortress on the Mountain of Masada, and the founding of the city of Herodion.
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37 leaders sign Israel's Declaration of Independence
Week: 37
May 14, 1948
David Ben-Gurion and 36 others sign Israel's Declaration of Independence. The declaration states: "This right [of statehood] is the natural right of the Jewish people to be masters of their own fate, like all other nations, in their own sovereign State."
David Ben-Gurion and 36 others sign Israel's Declaration of Independence. The declaration states: "This right [of statehood] is the natural right of the Jewish people to be masters of their own fate, like all other nations, in their own sovereign State."
Operation Solomon brings 1,122 Ethiopian Jews to Israel
Week: 38
May 24, 1991
The Israeli government brings 1,122 Ethiopian"Jewish passengers to Israel during Operation Solomon, setting a record for the most passengers carried in a Boeing 747 jet.
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The Israeli government brings 1,122 Ethiopian"Jewish passengers to Israel during Operation Solomon, setting a record for the most passengers carried in a Boeing 747 jet.
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Israeli Defense Force established (IDF)
Week: 39
May 31, 1948
The Israeli Defense Force (IDF) is officially formed. In Hebrew, the IDF is known as the Tzava HaHaganah LeYisrael. Today, all Jewish teenagers join the army when they graduate high school.
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The Israeli Defense Force (IDF) is officially formed. In Hebrew, the IDF is known as the Tzava HaHaganah LeYisrael. Today, all Jewish teenagers join the army when they graduate high school.
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Ambulance and emergency care service Magen David Adom established
Week: 40
June 1, 1930
Magen David Adom, Israel's ambulance service, is founded today. MDA is the first to respond to medical emergencies, providing important medical services to Israelis on a daily basis as well as to victims of terror.
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Magen David Adom, Israel's ambulance service, is founded today. MDA is the first to respond to medical emergencies, providing important medical services to Israelis on a daily basis as well as to victims of terror.
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Hadassah hospital opens in Jerusalem
Week: 41
June 7, 1961
Hadassah hospital in Ein Kerem, Jerusalem opens. Hadassah, which receives aid from the Jewish Woman's Zionist Organization in America, also called Hadassah, is the major hospital in Israel, saving thousands of lives there each year.
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Hadassah hospital in Ein Kerem, Jerusalem opens. Hadassah, which receives aid from the Jewish Woman's Zionist Organization in America, also called Hadassah, is the major hospital in Israel, saving thousands of lives there each year.
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Old City of Jerusalem opens to prayer for the first time in centuries
Week: 42
June 15, 1967
Six days after the end of the Six Day War, on Shavuot, the Old City opens to the public. For the first time in thousands of years, Jews can pray at the Kotel. At 4 AM, thousands entered the Old City and soon formed a minyan and began to pray. An eyewitness wrote: "I've never known such an electric atmosphere before or since. Holding aloft Torah scrolls, we swayed and danced and sang at the tops of our voices."
Quote from "Voices of Jerusalem-Crowd of Tears," Hadassah Magazine 77, no.9 'May 1996': 23.
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Six days after the end of the Six Day War, on Shavuot, the Old City opens to the public. For the first time in thousands of years, Jews can pray at the Kotel. At 4 AM, thousands entered the Old City and soon formed a minyan and began to pray. An eyewitness wrote: "I've never known such an electric atmosphere before or since. Holding aloft Torah scrolls, we swayed and danced and sang at the tops of our voices."
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First game of the Israel Baseball League played
Week: 43
June 24, 2007
The Israel Baseball League's first baseball game is played on this day. The Modi'in Miracles wins 9-1 against the Petach Tikvah Pioneers.
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The Israel Baseball League's first baseball game is played on this day. The Modi'in Miracles wins 9-1 against the Petach Tikvah Pioneers.
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Netanyahu leads Operation Entebbe to rescue hostages in Uganda
Week: 44
July 3, 1976
Operation Entebbe takes place. Led by Yonatan (Yoni) Netanyahu, the IDF mounted a surprise attack to save Israeli Air France passengers who were held captive at Entebbe Airport in Uganda. The mission was successful.
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Operation Entebbe takes place. Led by Yonatan (Yoni) Netanyahu, the IDF mounted a surprise attack to save Israeli Air France passengers who were held captive at Entebbe Airport in Uganda. The mission was successful.
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Knesset approves Law of Return, opens doors to refugees
Week: 45
July 5, 1950
The Law of Return is enacted, ensuring that all Jews, no matter their background or current homeland, have the right to move to Israel and automatically become citizens. This law became important as Jews from Arab countries tried to find protection in Israel.
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The Law of Return is enacted, ensuring that all Jews, no matter their background or current homeland, have the right to move to Israel and automatically become citizens. This law became important as Jews from Arab countries tried to find protection in Israel.
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Yarkon Water project opens to supply water to the Negev
Week: 46
July 19, 1955
The Yarkon Water Project opens to supply water to the Negev desert in Israel. A predominantly desert climate, Israel always has a shortage of water. Because the larger bodies of water, such as the Dead Sea and the Mediterranean Sea, are filled with salt water, Israel needs to conserve its few sources of water, such as Lake Kinneret and the Yarkon and Jordan rivers.
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The Yarkon Water Project opens to supply water to the Negev desert in Israel. A predominantly desert climate, Israel always has a shortage of water. Because the larger bodies of water, such as the Dead Sea and the Mediterranean Sea, are filled with salt water, Israel needs to conserve its few sources of water, such as Lake Kinneret and the Yarkon and Jordan rivers.
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Jordan and Israel sign historic peace treaty
Week: 47
July 25, 1994
A peace treaty is signed between Jordan and Israel. The treaty ends the state of war between the two countries, explicitly stating: "[Israel and Jordan] will develop good neighborly relations of cooperation between them to ensure lasting security, will refrain from the threat or use of force against each other, and will settle all disputes between them by peaceful means."
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A peace treaty is signed between Jordan and Israel. The treaty ends the state of war between the two countries, explicitly stating: "[Israel and Jordan] will develop good neighborly relations of cooperation between them to ensure lasting security, will refrain from the threat or use of force against each other, and will settle all disputes between them by peaceful means."
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Arad and Smadja take Israel's first Olympic Medals
Week: 48
July 30, 1992
Israel wins its first Olympic Medals in Barcelona, Spain in the sport of Judo, a martial art. Yael Arad won the silver medal and Shay Smadja won the bronze medal.
Israel wins its first Olympic Medals in Barcelona, Spain in the sport of Judo, a martial art. Yael Arad won the silver medal and Shay Smadja won the bronze medal.
Bar-Ilan opens in Ramat Gan
Week: 49
August 7, 1955
Bar-Ilan University is founded in Ramat Gan, Israel. Bar-Ilan is the second largest university in Israel. It emphasizes Jewish studies and the history of Israel in addition to secular studies.
Bar-Ilan University is founded in Ramat Gan, Israel. Bar-Ilan is the second largest university in Israel. It emphasizes Jewish studies and the history of Israel in addition to secular studies.
Lake Kinneret water level drops to record low
Week: 50
August 10, 1986
Lake Kinneret water level drops to a 50-year low of 212.89 meter below sea level. Lake Kinneret is an important source of drinking water for Israel; low levels of water lead to water shortages throughout the country.
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Lake Kinneret water level drops to a 50-year low of 212.89 meter below sea level. Lake Kinneret is an important source of drinking water for Israel; low levels of water lead to water shortages throughout the country.
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Lira, the first Israeli coin, replaces the British Palestine Pound
Week: 51
August 17, 1948
The first Israeli coin was minted on this date, replacing the British Palestine Pound. The new currency would be the Lira. Since 1985, however, Israel has used the New Shekel.
The first Israeli coin was minted on this date, replacing the British Palestine Pound. The new currency would be the Lira. Since 1985, however, Israel has used the New Shekel.
Fridman takes first Israeli Olympic Gold Medal
Week: 52
August 25, 2004
Gal Fridman becomes the first athlete in Israel's history to win a Gold Medal at the Olympics. He won gold for Individual mistral windsurfer sailing.
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Gal Fridman becomes the first athlete in Israel's history to win a Gold Medal at the Olympics. He won gold for Individual mistral windsurfer sailing.
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Dedication of new Knesset building in Jerusalem
Week: 53
August 31, 1966
The Knesset building in Jerusalem was dedicated. The Knesset is where the Israeli parliament debates and decides on laws. The Prime Minister, who acts as the head of the government, represents the party that holds a majority in Parliament.
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The Knesset building in Jerusalem was dedicated. The Knesset is where the Israeli parliament debates and decides on laws. The Prime Minister, who acts as the head of the government, represents the party that holds a majority in Parliament.
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