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modern idea, but in fact the first
ulpanim were established soon after
Israel was declared a state, to help
the many new immigrants learn
Hebrew.

hours, and drain and grind. Com-
bine all ingredients. Form balls
about 3/4" each, and deep fry
until golden brown.

40. If you have a favorite Israeli
musical artist, make your vote
count! On the Internet, you can find
the Israeli Music Online, which is
holding a Top 20 Countdown.
Check it out at
http://www.sabra.net/theisrael-
hour/index.html.

41. According to Israel's Central
Bureau of Statistics, the country's
population is about 5.9 million. This
includes 4.7 million Jews, who com-
prise 80 percent of the residents,
and 1.2 million (20 percent) Arabs.

Frcc

42. El Al, Israel's national airline,
was established the same year as
the state: 1948.

43. And you thought tourism
I was a recent development? More
37. Throughout history, more than
than 30,000 visitors came to
15 different peoples have laid
Israel in 1949, less than one year
claim to Jerusalem. But only one
after the state declared indepen-
group always has been in the city:
dence.
the Jews.
44. The first country to recognize
38. Israel's earliest exports includ-
the new State of Israel was the Unit-
. ed oranges, chocolate and flowers
ed States, followed by the Soviet
— all of which continue to be sold
Union.
abroad to this day. Many of the
45. Although various surveys
flowers for the funeral of the late
were
taken of Israel's population,
Princess Diana of Wales were
the first reliable census study was
imported from Israel.
completed in May 1961, showing
2,179,500 residents, of whom
39. You can buy a mix, but for
the best-tasting falafel, Israel's most
1,932,400 (about 81 percent)
popular dish, give the homemade
were Jews.
. stuff a try:
46. Israel's most popular English
\-- ) 1
newspaper, the Jerusalem Post,
8 oz. dry chick peas
always reports the date in English,
3 cloves minced garlic
Hebrew and Arabic.
3 Tbs. bulgur
2 Tbs. flour
47. Israel's first kibbutz was
2 tsp. fresh coriander, finely
Deganiya in the Kinneret Valley. It
chopped
was founded in 1909.
1 tsp. cumin
48. Archaeologists believe that
salt and pepper, to taste
Jaffa, located just outside Tel Aviv,
has been inhabited without interrup-
Soak chick peas overnight, then
tion for almost 10,000 years.
drain and grind. Soak bulgur for 2

49. The symbol on Israel's flag —1
the Star of David — isn't really
ancient. There are no records that
King David ever wore a shield
depicting the star; actually, there is
no mention of the star in Jewish his-
tory until about 500 years ago,
when it was used as a decoration
in synagogues.

50. You can sing Israel "Happy
Birthday" with-the same tune you
I use to sing the song in English. Just
use these words: Yom Huledet
I Sameach.

❑

Happy Birthday,
Israel!

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