Category Archives: History

The Cairo Conference and the Creation of Jordan

Posted on February 20, 2012 by naltikri

In 1921, the British split Palestine and Jordan along the Jordan River, a boundary that meant nothing to those living in the area. This website claims that the reasoning was “The result was that Abdullah, an Arab from the Hejaz (now … Continue reading →

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“A Land without a People for a People without a Land”

Posted on February 16, 2012 by naltikri

This article by Diana Muir can be found on the Jewish Virtual Library website. http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/Zionism/DMuirMEQzionism.html It discusses the context and history of the phrase as well as the controversy surrounding it.

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On Armenian photographer’s collection in Jerusalem

Posted on February 5, 2012 by naltikri

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The May Laws of 1882

Posted on February 4, 2012 by naltikri

This site gives a basic explanation of the May Laws, which were enacted in Russia, in 1882. They were a major cause of Jewish emigration from Tzarist Russia. After the assassination of Tzar Alexander II, the government blamed the Jews for the rebellion. … Continue reading →

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2/13/2012 Borders in Jewish Thought Conference, Chicago, IL

Posted on February 3, 2012 by naltikri

Borders in Jewish Thought Conference

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U. Penn Professor Compares BDS Movement to Nazism

Posted on February 1, 2012 by naltikri

U. Penn student newspaper [found via EI website]: U. Penn professor compares BDS Movement to Nazism.

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Death in Gaza Documentary

Posted on January 19, 2012 by naltikri

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Occupation 101

Posted on January 19, 2012 by naltikri

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Where exactly is Israel?

Posted on January 15, 2012 by naltikri

Rachel Havrelock — “Where Exactly is Biblical Israel?” from the Huffington Post Havrelock briefly reviews the biblical literature describing the outlines of the Holy Land, and concludes that today’s perception of what constitutes the “Holy Land” is entirely a creation … Continue reading →

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