Israel : : the Essential Guide to Customs & Culture

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Call Number: 956.94 Ge
On Shelf At: Downtown Library

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Intro; Title Page; Copyright; About the Authors; Contents; Map of Israel; Introduction; Key Facts; Chapter 1: Land and People; Geography; Climate; A Brief History; Key Events Since 1948; Israelis Today; Government; The Economy; The Israel Defense Force (IDF); Cities and Towns; The Kibbutz; The Moshav; Chapter 2: Values and Attitudes; War and Peace; Religion; Family Life; Togetherness and Groups; Attitudes Toward Each Other; Attitudes Toward Minorities; War and the Israeli Psyche; Humor; Chapter 3: Customs and Traditions
Jewish Festivals and Public Holidays Muslim and Christian Festivals; Rites of Passage; Courtship and Marriage; Death and Mourning; Chapter 4: Making Friends; Hospitality; Gift Giving; Manners; Immigrant Associations; Chapter 5: Daily Life; Homes and Lifestyles; Weekday Routine; Education; Leisure and Sports; Chapter 6: Time Out; Wining and Dining; Shopping; Fashion; The Performing Arts; Museums and Galleries; Cultural Festivals; Nightlife; Beaches; Chapter 7: Travel, Health, and Security; Flying; Taxis; Buses; Trains; Driving
Seeing the Country Health Care and Emergency Services; Safety and Security; Chapter 8: Business Briefing; Business Culture; Protocol and Presentations; Personal Relations; Negotiating Styles; Contracts and Fulfillment; Women in Business; Chapter 9: Communicating; Language; Body Language; The Media; Telephone and Internet: The Online Nation; Mail; Conclusion; Further Reading.

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