Thirty Days Of Israel

Harry, Eddie and
Chaim — and other
fun facts about the
Jewish state and its
founders.

Harry Truman had a
great fondness for
Chaim Weizmann.

Tel Aviv is Israel's
largest city and
relatively new.

Elizabeth Applebaum

#1) It might never have been called Israel. Literally
hours before the state was declared, there was still
much debate about its name. Some wanted Israel,
which was Jacob% name after he wrestled with the
angel. But another contingent argued for Zion.

You can learn a lot by learning a little. In Fact-A-Day,
AppleTree provides you with fascinating tidbits about any
Jewish subject, past or present. This month, in honor of
Israel's birthday, you'll find a collection of 30 — one for
each day of April — great facts about the Jewish state.
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#2) Israel's five largest cities are Tel Aviv,
Jerusalem, Haifa, Beersheva and Netanya.

David Ben-Gurion
moved late in life
to the Negev.

#3) Israel's former defense minister, Moshe
Dayan, was famous for his daring efforts in
wartime — both while fighting for the State of
Israel and during World War II, when he lost
his eye. Many don't know that Dayan also was
interested in archeology, and his closest call
with death came when a cave collapsed on
him during one of his digs.

4/23
1999

Detroit Jewish News

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