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For biographies of individuals associated with the history of Israel (Golda
Meir, Theodor Herzl, etc.), go to the
Biographies
General Jewish History & Nonfiction |
Biblical Era |
European History (Excluding the Holocaust) |
Immigration & The American Experience |
Holocaust |
Israel
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Yoni Netanyahu :
Commando at Entebbe
(JPS Young Biography Series.)
Few rescue missions have succeeded like "Operation Thunderbolt," the
Israeli plan led by Yoni Netanyahu on July 4, 1976, to rescue 105
hijacked Jewish passengers held captive in Uganda's Entebbe Airport.
In this gripping biography, Devra Newberger Speregen introduces
young readers to one of Israel's bravest soldiers, offering a dramatic
portrait of the young man who came to embody Judaism's highest
values through his commitment to Israel and the Jewish people.
Description from Publisher
Shalom, Haver : Goodbye, Friend
In this compassionate testimonial to the late Israeli prime minister Yitzhak
Rabin, Sofer opens an avenue for youngsters to work through their
shock, anger, and grief at his assassination. Recognizing first that we
can say good-bye to a friend by remembering him, Sofer displays family
photos of Rabin as a boy with his family, as a young man playing soccer
and hiking with friends, and as a reluctant but able soldier for Israel. Once
past the painful remembering, Sofer urges readers to continue Rabin's
work for peace, "because in Hebrew shalom means both good-bye and
peace." High-quality photographs are displayed artistically on attractive,
uncluttered pages with Sofer's thoughtful and succinct text, which appears,
appropriately, in Hebrew as well as in English. Bringing to mind the human
being--the grandfather--who was the murdered prime minister, Sofer brings
history home to children while sensitizing them to the fact that world leaders
are people, too. An exceptional, dignified, and tender memorial.
Description from Booklist
Jerusalem and the Holy Land :
Chronicles from National Geographic
Articles from National Geographic present an account of Muslim
village life, the travel impressions of a British historian,
and a description of the Passover celebration of a small group
of Orthodox Jews known as Samaritans.
Description from Publisher
If I Forget Thee, O Jerusalem
By Bernard Wolf
Distinguished photojournalist Bernard Wolf turns his perceptive eye on Jerusalem, the most holy city in the world. The result is this stunning portrait of the glorious, sacred, but strife-torn place. Broad in its scope, the book includes history, archaeology, and religion as well as a tour of the most striking sights. Bernard Wolf's gorgeous photographs of the landmarks and the inhabitants show us the glory of the city and the humanity of the people. While the photos glow with the intensity of the desert sun, Wolf's discussion of the problems there brings into sharp focus the pressures on Jerusalem and its nation. Provocative, insightful, and beautiful, this book is a must-have for those interested in the Middle East and all for whom this spot is holy.
Description from Publisher
Wolf turns his sharp photographer's eye on the eternal city of Jerusalem and brings it alive for readers. Starting with the origins of Jerusalem, Wolf follows the city through its rises and falls, and examines the religions that have fought over it, loved it, and died to keep it their own. The ancient history part of the text is long but involving; Wolf has a knack for focusing on just the details that will capture children's imaginations. His wonderfully crisp photographs (which include pictures of a model of Herod's city on display in Jerusalem) expand the text, though sometimes captions might have been helpful. The historical section branches off into a discussion of the three religions, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, that hold Jerusalem sacred, and in a balanced way discusses the problems these groups have had living together. Pictures of street scenes show that, despite the controversies, life goes on. An involving photo essay.
Description from Booklist
Israel :
The Founding of a Modern Nation
By Maida Silverman
Silverman cuts through the ages, highlighting with simplicity and
passion the tumultuous history of the Jewish people. Because
Israel's foundation is grounded in 3,000 years of Jewish history,
Silverman begins with God's promise to Abraham that "his
descendants would become a great and holy nation." She then
recaps the successive conquerings, dispersals, and returns of the
Jewish people to Zion, their homeland, noting that always a small,
devoted community of Jews managed to survive and remain. In
more recent centuries, as government fostered persecution of
Jews in Russia and Europe intensified, Zionists strove to join their
people in their historic homeland to build a safe haven for all Jews.
Silverman offers such dramatic anecdotes as Rabbi Yochanan ben
Zakkai's feigning death in order to sneak out of the besieged
Jerusalem and meet with the Roman general Vespasian to strike the
deal that saved Judaism in 70 C.E. A time line of important events
in Israel's history from 1948 until the present is included. An
admirably written, much needed, dynamic history.
Description from Booklist
The Enemy Has a Face:
The Seeds of Peace Experience
By John Wallach
Every summer since 1993, the woods of Maine have witnessed a remarkable attempt to plant the idea of peace in the hearts and minds of the next generation of Middle East leaders. For three weeks, 300 Arab and Israeli teenagers leave behind the violence and hatred ingrained in their homelands to meet their “enemies” face to face. At times it’s an emotionally wrenching process, but it can produce surprising friendships and an enduring belief in coexistence.
Seeds of Peace makes the most of the adaptability and enthusiasm of youth, creating a secure environment in which teenagers—supported by trained counselors—can dare to argue with and play alongside one another, to challenge preconceptions, and to envisage a peaceful Middle East. The author vividly describes the camp experience and follows the youngsters’ return home, where despite criticism from friends and families many of them continue to promote Arab-Israeli coexistence.
This highly engaging and accessible account of peacemaking in action also includes photographs and feature boxes that help bring alive the complex issues involved.
Description from Publisher
My People:
Abba Eban's History of the Jews
Volume 2: From the Eighteenth Century to Our Own Time
Adapted by David Bamberger
The Jewish people's spirit and place in world history since 1776. Chronicles the Jewish experience in the American and French revolutions, through the birth of Zionism and the devastation of the Holocaust, and into today's world. Also includes the struggle for Israeli independence as Eban lived it.
Description from Publisher
Volume 1 Also Available
Kingdoms and Empires : The Rise, Fall, and Rescue of the Jewish Nation
Kingdoms and Empires tells the story of the Jewish exiles, from
their capture by the Egyptians to their rescue by Moses. Brief
stories of the Israelites from the time of King Solomon to the
rule of Antiochus IV in Palestine and the ensuing Jewish rebellion.
Children are given a broad understanding of the unusual role
the Jews have had on history in this biblically sound resource.
Description from Publisher
The Ancient World of the Bible
Supplemented with information about ancient Middle Eastern customs,
lifestyle, food, and possessions, familiar stories from the Hebrew Bible
provide a history of the Israelites, from the creation of Adam and Eve
to the rebuilding of Jerusalem in 400 B.C.E. Despite the cluttered layout
of the text, illustrations, and captions, readers will find much valuable information.
Description from Horn Book
Theodor Herzl :
Architect of a Nation
Characterizing Herzl as a driven visionary who gave his life to his dream of a
Jewish homeland, Finkelstein presents young readers with a portrait of a man
they won't soon forget. The author shows how this young and talented journalist
and playwright, raised by assimilated Hungarian-Jewish parents, became a fervent
Zionist as he witnessed savage Russian pogroms, pervasive Austrian anti-Semitism,
and the Dreyfuss Affair in France. Finkelstein clearly documents Herzl's arduous
up-and-down struggle to convince the world of the need for a Jewish state and the
toll exacted on his family and his own energies. Relying on primary sources and an
acute sense of the historical forces which influenced Herzl, the author focuses on
the ideas that he gave to the Zionist movement and on the grand diplomacy and
political maneuvering to which he devoted his life. Herzl's unfulfilled family life is
only sketchily drawn, although valuable black-and-white photographs of his
childhood and family fill in some of the gaps. The book sheds valuable light on a
man whose short, eventful life set into motion forces which helped create and
shape the state of Israel.
From School Library Journal
General Jewish History & Nonfiction |
Biblical Era |
European History (Excluding the Holocaust) |
Immigration & The American Experience |
Holocaust |
Israel
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(Page 2)
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©1999-2004
(NOTE: The following links have NOT been placed on the site by the website owners. We have no control over which ads are selected and are not responsible for their religious content.)
For biographies of individuals associated with the history of Israel (Golda Meir, Theodor Herzl, etc.), go to the Biographies
General Jewish History & Nonfiction |
Biblical Era |
European History (Excluding the Holocaust) |
Immigration & The American Experience |
Holocaust |
Israel
(Page 1)
(Page 2)
(Page 3)
(Page 4)
(Page 5)
Yoni Netanyahu :
Commando at Entebbe
(JPS Young Biography Series.)
Few rescue missions have succeeded like "Operation Thunderbolt," the
Israeli plan led by Yoni Netanyahu on July 4, 1976, to rescue 105
hijacked Jewish passengers held captive in Uganda's Entebbe Airport.
In this gripping biography, Devra Newberger Speregen introduces
young readers to one of Israel's bravest soldiers, offering a dramatic
portrait of the young man who came to embody Judaism's highest
values through his commitment to Israel and the Jewish people.
Description from Publisher
Shalom, Haver : Goodbye, Friend
In this compassionate testimonial to the late Israeli prime minister Yitzhak
Rabin, Sofer opens an avenue for youngsters to work through their
shock, anger, and grief at his assassination. Recognizing first that we
can say good-bye to a friend by remembering him, Sofer displays family
photos of Rabin as a boy with his family, as a young man playing soccer
and hiking with friends, and as a reluctant but able soldier for Israel. Once
past the painful remembering, Sofer urges readers to continue Rabin's
work for peace, "because in Hebrew shalom means both good-bye and
peace." High-quality photographs are displayed artistically on attractive,
uncluttered pages with Sofer's thoughtful and succinct text, which appears,
appropriately, in Hebrew as well as in English. Bringing to mind the human
being--the grandfather--who was the murdered prime minister, Sofer brings
history home to children while sensitizing them to the fact that world leaders
are people, too. An exceptional, dignified, and tender memorial.
Description from Booklist
Jerusalem and the Holy Land :
Chronicles from National Geographic
Articles from National Geographic present an account of Muslim
village life, the travel impressions of a British historian,
and a description of the Passover celebration of a small group
of Orthodox Jews known as Samaritans.
Description from Publisher
If I Forget Thee, O Jerusalem
By Bernard Wolf
Distinguished photojournalist Bernard Wolf turns his perceptive eye on Jerusalem, the most holy city in the world. The result is this stunning portrait of the glorious, sacred, but strife-torn place. Broad in its scope, the book includes history, archaeology, and religion as well as a tour of the most striking sights. Bernard Wolf's gorgeous photographs of the landmarks and the inhabitants show us the glory of the city and the humanity of the people. While the photos glow with the intensity of the desert sun, Wolf's discussion of the problems there brings into sharp focus the pressures on Jerusalem and its nation. Provocative, insightful, and beautiful, this book is a must-have for those interested in the Middle East and all for whom this spot is holy.
Description from Publisher
Wolf turns his sharp photographer's eye on the eternal city of Jerusalem and brings it alive for readers. Starting with the origins of Jerusalem, Wolf follows the city through its rises and falls, and examines the religions that have fought over it, loved it, and died to keep it their own. The ancient history part of the text is long but involving; Wolf has a knack for focusing on just the details that will capture children's imaginations. His wonderfully crisp photographs (which include pictures of a model of Herod's city on display in Jerusalem) expand the text, though sometimes captions might have been helpful. The historical section branches off into a discussion of the three religions, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, that hold Jerusalem sacred, and in a balanced way discusses the problems these groups have had living together. Pictures of street scenes show that, despite the controversies, life goes on. An involving photo essay.
Description from Booklist
Israel :
The Founding of a Modern Nation
By Maida Silverman
Silverman cuts through the ages, highlighting with simplicity and
passion the tumultuous history of the Jewish people. Because
Israel's foundation is grounded in 3,000 years of Jewish history,
Silverman begins with God's promise to Abraham that "his
descendants would become a great and holy nation." She then
recaps the successive conquerings, dispersals, and returns of the
Jewish people to Zion, their homeland, noting that always a small,
devoted community of Jews managed to survive and remain. In
more recent centuries, as government fostered persecution of
Jews in Russia and Europe intensified, Zionists strove to join their
people in their historic homeland to build a safe haven for all Jews.
Silverman offers such dramatic anecdotes as Rabbi Yochanan ben
Zakkai's feigning death in order to sneak out of the besieged
Jerusalem and meet with the Roman general Vespasian to strike the
deal that saved Judaism in 70 C.E. A time line of important events
in Israel's history from 1948 until the present is included. An
admirably written, much needed, dynamic history.
Description from Booklist
The Enemy Has a Face:
The Seeds of Peace Experience
By John Wallach
Every summer since 1993, the woods of Maine have witnessed a remarkable attempt to plant the idea of peace in the hearts and minds of the next generation of Middle East leaders. For three weeks, 300 Arab and Israeli teenagers leave behind the violence and hatred ingrained in their homelands to meet their “enemies” face to face. At times it’s an emotionally wrenching process, but it can produce surprising friendships and an enduring belief in coexistence.
Seeds of Peace makes the most of the adaptability and enthusiasm of youth, creating a secure environment in which teenagers—supported by trained counselors—can dare to argue with and play alongside one another, to challenge preconceptions, and to envisage a peaceful Middle East. The author vividly describes the camp experience and follows the youngsters’ return home, where despite criticism from friends and families many of them continue to promote Arab-Israeli coexistence.
This highly engaging and accessible account of peacemaking in action also includes photographs and feature boxes that help bring alive the complex issues involved.
Description from Publisher
My People:
Abba Eban's History of the Jews
Volume 2: From the Eighteenth Century to Our Own Time
Adapted by David Bamberger
The Jewish people's spirit and place in world history since 1776. Chronicles the Jewish experience in the American and French revolutions, through the birth of Zionism and the devastation of the Holocaust, and into today's world. Also includes the struggle for Israeli independence as Eban lived it.
Description from Publisher
Volume 1 Also Available
Kingdoms and Empires : The Rise, Fall, and Rescue of the Jewish Nation
Kingdoms and Empires tells the story of the Jewish exiles, from
their capture by the Egyptians to their rescue by Moses. Brief
stories of the Israelites from the time of King Solomon to the
rule of Antiochus IV in Palestine and the ensuing Jewish rebellion.
Children are given a broad understanding of the unusual role
the Jews have had on history in this biblically sound resource.
Description from Publisher
The Ancient World of the Bible
Supplemented with information about ancient Middle Eastern customs,
lifestyle, food, and possessions, familiar stories from the Hebrew Bible
provide a history of the Israelites, from the creation of Adam and Eve
to the rebuilding of Jerusalem in 400 B.C.E. Despite the cluttered layout
of the text, illustrations, and captions, readers will find much valuable information.
Description from Horn Book
Theodor Herzl :
Architect of a Nation
Characterizing Herzl as a driven visionary who gave his life to his dream of a
Jewish homeland, Finkelstein presents young readers with a portrait of a man
they won't soon forget. The author shows how this young and talented journalist
and playwright, raised by assimilated Hungarian-Jewish parents, became a fervent
Zionist as he witnessed savage Russian pogroms, pervasive Austrian anti-Semitism,
and the Dreyfuss Affair in France. Finkelstein clearly documents Herzl's arduous
up-and-down struggle to convince the world of the need for a Jewish state and the
toll exacted on his family and his own energies. Relying on primary sources and an
acute sense of the historical forces which influenced Herzl, the author focuses on
the ideas that he gave to the Zionist movement and on the grand diplomacy and
political maneuvering to which he devoted his life. Herzl's unfulfilled family life is
only sketchily drawn, although valuable black-and-white photographs of his
childhood and family fill in some of the gaps. The book sheds valuable light on a
man whose short, eventful life set into motion forces which helped create and
shape the state of Israel.
From School Library Journal
General Jewish History & Nonfiction |
Biblical Era |
European History (Excluding the Holocaust) |
Immigration & The American Experience |
Holocaust |
Israel
(Page 1)
(Page 2)
(Page 3)
(Page 4)
(Page 5)
Still can't find what you're looking for? Search Amazon.com's database directly.
©1999-2004
(NOTE: The following links have NOT been placed on the site by the website owners. We have no control over which ads are selected and are not responsible for their religious content.)
Yoni Netanyahu :
Commando at Entebbe
(JPS Young Biography Series.)
Shalom, Haver : Goodbye, Friend
Jerusalem and the Holy Land :
Chronicles from National Geographic
If I Forget Thee, O Jerusalem
By Bernard Wolf
Wolf turns his sharp photographer's eye on the eternal city of Jerusalem and brings it alive for readers. Starting with the origins of Jerusalem, Wolf follows the city through its rises and falls, and examines the religions that have fought over it, loved it, and died to keep it their own. The ancient history part of the text is long but involving; Wolf has a knack for focusing on just the details that will capture children's imaginations. His wonderfully crisp photographs (which include pictures of a model of Herod's city on display in Jerusalem) expand the text, though sometimes captions might have been helpful. The historical section branches off into a discussion of the three religions, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, that hold Jerusalem sacred, and in a balanced way discusses the problems these groups have had living together. Pictures of street scenes show that, despite the controversies, life goes on. An involving photo essay.
Israel :
The Founding of a Modern Nation
By Maida Silverman
The Enemy Has a Face:
The Seeds of Peace Experience
By John Wallach
Seeds of Peace makes the most of the adaptability and enthusiasm of youth, creating a secure environment in which teenagers—supported by trained counselors—can dare to argue with and play alongside one another, to challenge preconceptions, and to envisage a peaceful Middle East. The author vividly describes the camp experience and follows the youngsters’ return home, where despite criticism from friends and families many of them continue to promote Arab-Israeli coexistence.
This highly engaging and accessible account of peacemaking in action also includes photographs and feature boxes that help bring alive the complex issues involved.
My People:
Abba Eban's History of the Jews
Volume 2: From the Eighteenth Century to Our Own Time
Adapted by David Bamberger
Volume 1 Also Available
Kingdoms and Empires : The Rise, Fall, and Rescue of the Jewish Nation
The Ancient World of the Bible
Theodor Herzl :
Architect of a Nation
General Jewish History & Nonfiction |
Biblical Era |
European History (Excluding the Holocaust) |
Immigration & The American Experience |
Holocaust |
Israel
(Page 1)
(Page 2)
(Page 3)
(Page 4)
(Page 5)
Still can't find what you're looking for? Search Amazon.com's database directly.
©1999-2004
(NOTE: The following links have NOT been placed on the site by the website owners. We have no control over which ads are selected and are not responsible for their religious content.)
Still can't find what you're looking for? Search Amazon.com's database directly.