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What is the debate around setting the dates for memorial days in Israel? Explore the centrality of rituals in Israeli culture and learn about new commemoration initiatives.

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Which Israeli City Should You Visit? - Quiz

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Breaking News – The State of Israel is Born!

How did newspapers around the world report the birth of the State of Israel on May 14, 1948? How would you announce it today?

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Have you met Chana Senesh?

Chana Senesh has become an iconic figure in Israeli culture, a symbol of courage and heroism, and a talented poet and writer who also left behind a unique literary legacy.

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...to discover three things you did not know about Chana Senesh

Primary Sources about Chana Senesh

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Use the clues and complete the tasks to piece together Chana Senesh's story and unlock her final secret message....before time runs out!

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