Author: WCPSS

Hanukkah
The celebration of lights.

The menorah is used to light the eight candles of Hanukkah. The middle candle, or the Shamash, is used to light the other
candles. Hanukkah lasts for 8 days.

Political Map of Israel

Israel is on the continent of Asia. It also touches the continent of Africa.

Israel

Did you know that the flag of Israel has a Star of David in the middle. This is a common symbol of the People of Israel in Bible times.

Life in….

Mangal is the Hebrew word for "Barbeque”. Mangal in Israel is a national pastime, and a very integral part of days off, going to parks, Saturday afternoons, what have you. Israel on the weekend smells like barbequing Kabobs (sausages), chicken, steaks.

Family having a mangal at the park

Popular Foods in that Country
Israel is known for its fruits and vegetables. Jaffa orange has been a sweet symbol of the country.
Bagels has been part of the Jewish cuisine for over 400 years.
Many Jewish families eat Kosher foods (when eating you can not mix meat and dairy foods).
Jaffa
orange
Dairy foods: made from milk
Products such as milk, cheese,
Yogurt, cream sauces
Jewish: Israelites that celebrate the Jewish religion
Cuisine: Food, menu, diet

This graph shows the percent of people that are Jewish and that celebrate Hanukkah.