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::Resources for more Cultural Information::
1) Culture of Israel
http://www.everyculture.com/Ge-It/Israel.html
This site features more information about Israel's basic beginnings. The site has information on the identity of Israel, the Location and Geography of Israel, the Demographic information of Israel, and the Linguistic Regions of Israel.
2) Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs
http://mfa.gov.il/MFA/AboutIsrael/Culture/Pages/CULTURE.aspx
This site is from the government of Israel and it contains information about the artistic aspect of Israel. There is information about the literature, art, music, festivals, dance, etc. It is a great site to learn more about the leisure activities of Israel's population. This truly contains the cultural aspect of the people who live in Israel.
http://www.everyculture.com/Ge-It/Israel.html
This site features more information about Israel's basic beginnings. The site has information on the identity of Israel, the Location and Geography of Israel, the Demographic information of Israel, and the Linguistic Regions of Israel.
2) Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs
http://mfa.gov.il/MFA/AboutIsrael/Culture/Pages/CULTURE.aspx
This site is from the government of Israel and it contains information about the artistic aspect of Israel. There is information about the literature, art, music, festivals, dance, etc. It is a great site to learn more about the leisure activities of Israel's population. This truly contains the cultural aspect of the people who live in Israel.
::Cultural Map::
This map shows the oil shale sites in Israel. This is a HUGE cultural aspect of the country because this one aspect of their country causes so much conflict for them. This affects their lives and how they live- therefore acting as a cultural element for the region.
Sourced: http://www.dominionpaper.ca/images/4274
Sourced: http://www.dominionpaper.ca/images/4274
::Country Statistics::
::GapMinder Statistics::
This image depicts the progression of murder occurrences per 100,000 people from 1975 to 2005. (as shown by GapMinder.org)
This image depicts the progression of energy use rates from 1971 to 2011. (as shown by GapMinder.org)
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This image depicts the progression of the children born per woman from 1990 to 2010. (as shown by GapMinder.org)
Analysis:The three statistics that I chose to focus on from GapMinder were the murder totals per 100,000 people, the energy use of the country, and the number of children born per woman. The rise in murder over the years is relatively proportional to the growing population. Although it is troublesome, it is not particularly shocking. Similarly, the country's energy use has also risen proportionally to the growing population. I think that when one comes to Israel they can expect to see anything that they would at any other developing country.
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::RELIGIOUS GROUPS IN ISRAEL::
In Israel, there are three dominant religions practiced. The three major are the ancient monotheistic religions- Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. They all have similar origins according to theology and all consider the country’s capital, Jerusalem, to be a sacred place. The beginnings of all trace back to the belief in the first man, Abraham. He is considered to have fathered or grandfathered the prophets that the three religions later sought after and chose to follow. This separation is what created the diversity of beliefs of the three different religions. Islam was said to have began in the town of Makkah in Saudi Arabia. Christianity began upon the birth of Jesus of Nazareth in Bethlehem, Israel. Judaism began in the region of Canaan, Israel. Religions changed through beliefs and supposed varying revelations received through God.
Because of the three prominent religious groups in Israel that all view Israel as a holy land for their beliefs, civil war has been a constant in the country. Dispute has been going on since the beginning of religious division, approximately 2000 BC. Other than the constant feud for the city of Jerusalem, the varying religious groups (besides a few radicals) live in peace among each other. Of the three religions, Islam is the most quickly spreading through the Middle Eastern countries.
Sacred places in Israel vary through the religious groups that inhabit it. For the Islamic group, sacred places include the Dome of the Rock (the most beautiful Islamic shrine in all of Israel) and the Al Aqsa Mosque (considered to be the third most important place of prayer other than Makkah and Medina in Saudi Arabia). For Judaism, the most sacred locations begin with The Western Wall (this was the site of the temple where the first revelations from God were given to Prophet Jacob). For Christianity, holy sites in Israel include the Church of the Holy Sepulcher (this was where Jesus was crucified and is currently the most sought after location for Christians) and the Mount of Olives (this was where Jesus rose from the dead and is considered to be the most important “graveyard” by nearly all religious people).
In Israel, respect is given to all religions but the political system greatly favors Judaism. In the entire world, Israel is the only country that is considered a Jewish state. However, although the political leaders greatly practice Judaism, Islam is a growing religious group and current events hold truths of their efforts to spread the Islam rule and religion.
Israel is a beautiful land of much religious history and is greatly ruled by the quest to be the dominant religious group. Even though every religion is vastly different in their beliefs, they coexist for the most part. It is an admirable country and so are the people who reside within.
Because of the three prominent religious groups in Israel that all view Israel as a holy land for their beliefs, civil war has been a constant in the country. Dispute has been going on since the beginning of religious division, approximately 2000 BC. Other than the constant feud for the city of Jerusalem, the varying religious groups (besides a few radicals) live in peace among each other. Of the three religions, Islam is the most quickly spreading through the Middle Eastern countries.
Sacred places in Israel vary through the religious groups that inhabit it. For the Islamic group, sacred places include the Dome of the Rock (the most beautiful Islamic shrine in all of Israel) and the Al Aqsa Mosque (considered to be the third most important place of prayer other than Makkah and Medina in Saudi Arabia). For Judaism, the most sacred locations begin with The Western Wall (this was the site of the temple where the first revelations from God were given to Prophet Jacob). For Christianity, holy sites in Israel include the Church of the Holy Sepulcher (this was where Jesus was crucified and is currently the most sought after location for Christians) and the Mount of Olives (this was where Jesus rose from the dead and is considered to be the most important “graveyard” by nearly all religious people).
In Israel, respect is given to all religions but the political system greatly favors Judaism. In the entire world, Israel is the only country that is considered a Jewish state. However, although the political leaders greatly practice Judaism, Islam is a growing religious group and current events hold truths of their efforts to spread the Islam rule and religion.
Israel is a beautiful land of much religious history and is greatly ruled by the quest to be the dominant religious group. Even though every religion is vastly different in their beliefs, they coexist for the most part. It is an admirable country and so are the people who reside within.
Reference List:
http://www.patheos.com/Library/Judaism.html
http://visionsof.org/israel/culture/religion.html
http://www.frommers.com/destinations/israel/253138#sthash.OHAh3RWi.dpbs
http://www.jewfaq.org/origins.htm
http://www.patheos.com/Library/Judaism.html
http://visionsof.org/israel/culture/religion.html
http://www.frommers.com/destinations/israel/253138#sthash.OHAh3RWi.dpbs
http://www.jewfaq.org/origins.htm
::Cultural Diversity in Israel::
There are many different types of cultures and religious groups living in Israel. There are many people living in close proximity and the people are all drastically varying. They live in divided areas and have separate places of worship. Due to this separation, the cultural diversity is at risk. The most prominent group of people are the Jewish and Muslim groups. Because of the massively varying religious groups, there is constant feuding on the topic of who is correct in their beliefs and who deserves the land that is considered holy in every religion that resides there. The constant feuding is horrible for the future of the cultural diversity of the country. Feuding can cause many tensions and can negatively affect the groups of individuals that currently reside in Israel.
Israel is made up of many immigrants from various countries- most immigrants were inspired by religious quest. There are individuals from Russia and many convert to the Muslim religious group. With the constant changes in immigration of the population living in Israel, the surroundings are always being altered. The traditional belief system in Israel is based in the Jewish beliefs. The government is still based off of primarily Jewish beliefs and values. Those in office are all members of the Jewish congregation as well. Given this, the cultural biodiversity of Israel is very much integrated into the Jewish realm. However, with constant feuding and arguing over which group should reign supreme in the country, there is much civil unrest and dispute among nations within the country. The cultural biodiversity is at risk with this constant arguing and constant disagreeing. Although Judaism and the land of Israel holds itself as a place of acceptance and peace, that tranquility is threaten everyday with the increasing rates of immigration. Efforts to preserve the Jewish culture in Israel are prevalent. There are separate places of worship as well as places of living. This separation is beneficial to the Jewish community because it allows them the peace of mind to achieving a group that acts as one among their belief system. There is also an extreme pull towards Jewish beliefs and values because of the governing systems being primarily Jewish. Also, the country offers language training and support for incoming immigrants so that they can learn the ways of the Jewish community and of the countries basic belief system. This aides the smooth transition for new citizens and opens the aspect peace in the country. When immigrants are welcomed without prejudice, it allows the constant feuding to be somewhat dismissed and allows for new populations to gain acceptance without much adversity. The many different groups of people in Israel allow for there to be much acceptance among the community and the primary groups of people like the Muslims and the Jewish communities are being threatened with the longevity of their cultures. However, the people in Israel are accepting of other cultures and although their primary cultural biodiversity may be at risk. The country shows no signs of opposing incoming groups, but instead chooses to embrace them and welcome them into the country full heartedly. SOURCES: Litan, R. E. (2002). Diversity in Israel: Lessons for the United States. Retrieved November 17, 2014, from Brookings website: http://www.brookings.edu /research/articles/2002/12/winter-middleeast-litan Ministry of Tourism. (2011). Population of Israel. Retrieved November 17, 2014, from Israel:Land of Creation website: http://www.goisrael.com /Tourism_Eng/Tourist%20Information/Discover%20Israel/Pages /Population.aspx Liran-Alper, D., Ph.D. (2010, September). Israel Studies An Anthology: Israeli Culture. Retrieved November 17, 2014, from Jewis Virtutal Library website: http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/isdf/text/liranalper.html Israel Culture. (2012, December 25). Haifa celebrates cultural diversity. Retrieved November 17, 2014, from YNet website: http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4323957,00.html |
::FOOD::
Food Consumption As a Country (Per Person)
Vegetables: 197.6 Kilograms per year
Sweets: 38.8 Kilograms per year
Legumes: 5.1 Kilograms per year
Eggs: 6.7 Kilograms per year
Beef: 68.3 Kilograms per year
Fish: 13.4 Kilograms per year
Source: http://www.haaretz.com/business/israel-ranks-third-in-consumption-of-vegetables-sweets-1.426817
I chose these foods to include in the analyis of the foods consumed by Israeli citizens because it was according to a source I found. I also thought that it was important considering these are the major categories of food commonly eaten worldwide and it would be interesting to see how Israel compares in totals consumed.
Food Recipe
::FALAFEL::
You can find falafel on almost every street corner, especially in the larger towns. Prices are very cheap, often as low as 10-15 shekels per portion – and then there’s the unspoken rule of free salad refills (you’ll have to pay for more falafel balls), as long as you have any semblance of a pita left to hold it in! A cheap, very satisfying meal.
The king of Israeli food, no question, though actually originally from Egypt. A delicious mix of chickpeas and/or fava beans, plus spices liberally applied according to each falafel stand owner’s secret recipe, these little falafel balls are then thrust into a pita, nestling alongside freshly cut salads, hummus, tehina sauce, pickled vegetables and maybe some chips.
SOURCE: http://igoogledisrael.com/2009/06/top-5-foods-you-have-to-taste-in-israel/
How to Make Falafel:
Ingredients
Preparation
Vegetables: 197.6 Kilograms per year
Sweets: 38.8 Kilograms per year
Legumes: 5.1 Kilograms per year
Eggs: 6.7 Kilograms per year
Beef: 68.3 Kilograms per year
Fish: 13.4 Kilograms per year
Source: http://www.haaretz.com/business/israel-ranks-third-in-consumption-of-vegetables-sweets-1.426817
I chose these foods to include in the analyis of the foods consumed by Israeli citizens because it was according to a source I found. I also thought that it was important considering these are the major categories of food commonly eaten worldwide and it would be interesting to see how Israel compares in totals consumed.
Food Recipe
::FALAFEL::
You can find falafel on almost every street corner, especially in the larger towns. Prices are very cheap, often as low as 10-15 shekels per portion – and then there’s the unspoken rule of free salad refills (you’ll have to pay for more falafel balls), as long as you have any semblance of a pita left to hold it in! A cheap, very satisfying meal.
The king of Israeli food, no question, though actually originally from Egypt. A delicious mix of chickpeas and/or fava beans, plus spices liberally applied according to each falafel stand owner’s secret recipe, these little falafel balls are then thrust into a pita, nestling alongside freshly cut salads, hummus, tehina sauce, pickled vegetables and maybe some chips.
SOURCE: http://igoogledisrael.com/2009/06/top-5-foods-you-have-to-taste-in-israel/
How to Make Falafel:
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried chickpeas or 16 oz. can of chickpeas or garbanzo beans.
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, chopped
- 3 tablespoons of fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 tablespoons flour
- Salt
- Pepper
- Oil for frying
Preparation
- Place dried chickpeas in a bowl, covering with cold water. Allow to soak overnight. Omit this step if using canned beans.
- Drain chickpeas, and place in pan with fresh water, and bring to a boil.
- Allow to boil for 5 minutes, then let simmer on low for about an hour.
- Drain and allow to cool for 15 minutes.
- Combine chickpeas, garlic, onion, coriander, cumin, salt and pepper (to taste) in medium bowl. Add flour.
- Mash chickpeas, ensuring to mix ingredients together. You can also combine ingredients in a food processor. You want the result to be a thick paste.
- Form the mixture into small balls, about the size of a ping pong ball. Slightly flatten.
- Fry in 2 inches of oil at 350 degrees until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Serve hot.
Food and Religious Influence
More than 80 percent of Israelis are Jewish. Of these, a small percentage observe a set of dietary laws called kashruth (or "keeping kosher"). Although only a small percentage of Israel's population strictly observes these laws, the laws affect the availability of certain non-kosher foods throughout the country. The laws also affect both food preparation and availability of certain foods in some restaurants.
According to the rules of kashruth , meat and milk products cannot be served at the same meal. Also, the consumption of certain types of animals is banned. Meat must come from animals that have cleft (divided) hooves and chew their cud. Pork and other products that come from pigs are not to be eaten. Also, an animal must be slaughtered quickly and under supervision of religious authorities for its meat to be considered kosher.
Other restrictions include bans on the consumption of shellfish and of carrion birds (flesh-eating birds). Kosher households have two different sets of dishes and silverware, one for meat meals and the other for dairy meals, which must be kept separate at all times. Some households even have separate sinks for washing the two sets of dishes.
Another religious dietary restriction observed by Jews in Israel is the set of guidelines for the holiday of Passover, which occurs every spring. Leavened bread and many other foods are prohibited during this period, so unleavened bread (called matzo) is substituted. Some Jewish households may eliminate all banned foods from their homes every year before Passover and use a special set of dishes and cooking utensils throughout the holiday. Seder is the time during Passover when lavish meals and family gatherings are enjoyed.
Sourced: http://www.foodbycountry.com/Germany-to-Japan/Israel.html#ixzz3LI1uH3IO
-Food in Israel comes from both local and imported sources. With many traditional flavors being from Israel- there are now many imported spices that are prevalent in the culture's food consumption today.
More than 80 percent of Israelis are Jewish. Of these, a small percentage observe a set of dietary laws called kashruth (or "keeping kosher"). Although only a small percentage of Israel's population strictly observes these laws, the laws affect the availability of certain non-kosher foods throughout the country. The laws also affect both food preparation and availability of certain foods in some restaurants.
According to the rules of kashruth , meat and milk products cannot be served at the same meal. Also, the consumption of certain types of animals is banned. Meat must come from animals that have cleft (divided) hooves and chew their cud. Pork and other products that come from pigs are not to be eaten. Also, an animal must be slaughtered quickly and under supervision of religious authorities for its meat to be considered kosher.
Other restrictions include bans on the consumption of shellfish and of carrion birds (flesh-eating birds). Kosher households have two different sets of dishes and silverware, one for meat meals and the other for dairy meals, which must be kept separate at all times. Some households even have separate sinks for washing the two sets of dishes.
Another religious dietary restriction observed by Jews in Israel is the set of guidelines for the holiday of Passover, which occurs every spring. Leavened bread and many other foods are prohibited during this period, so unleavened bread (called matzo) is substituted. Some Jewish households may eliminate all banned foods from their homes every year before Passover and use a special set of dishes and cooking utensils throughout the holiday. Seder is the time during Passover when lavish meals and family gatherings are enjoyed.
Sourced: http://www.foodbycountry.com/Germany-to-Japan/Israel.html#ixzz3LI1uH3IO
-Food in Israel comes from both local and imported sources. With many traditional flavors being from Israel- there are now many imported spices that are prevalent in the culture's food consumption today.