Saturday, June 28, 2008

Tracing Israel Independence

I am not sure that we realized the fight involved in Israel becoming a state. Before and after the 1948 declaration, a covert and overt war raged between various Jewish forces and the British colonial government (sound familiar?) and various Arab interests. We learned about the fight for independence at Independence Hall and the Palmach Museum, dedicated to an elite fighting force.

Independence Hall, site of David Ben Gurion's declaration.

Serena and Ethan Newburger find buys at Nachalat Binyamin craft fair.

The Tel Aviv beach scene.

The Newburger family at sunset (Shabbat) overlooking the Mediterranean.

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