Ten Reasons Why I Love Israel

By Jenna Orvitz

 Number 1: Food

Whether it be shawarma, hummus, Israeli salad, or even ice-cream, the food in Israel is delicious.

 

Number 2: Culture

Israeli music, dance, clothing, or art, there is something in Israeli culture that is so special.

 

Number 3: Diversity

People from all over the world, different religions, different sects of Judaism live in Israel or come to visit Israel.

 

Number 4: Scenery

Sea of Galilee, the Dead Sea, Mount Carmel, Masada, are just a few example of the amazing scenery that you can see in Israel.

 

Number 5: Start Up Nation

So many different innovations and technologies were invented in Israel that have changed the world for the better.

 

Number 6: Happy Country

In the World Happiness Report in 2018 Israel placed 11th in the world. Even throughout all the wars and hardships in Israel everyone still manages to have a smile on their face.

 

Number 7: Jewish Homeland

Israel is the land that G-d promised to Abraham thousands of years ago, the place where most main event in Jewish history occurred.

 

Number 8: Community

In Israel everyone is like family and always care about each other.

 

Number 9: Jewish Holidays/Shabbat

Holidays like Purim and Hanukkah are really fun in Israel because most people celebrate it. Holidays like Yom Kippur are more meaningful because no one is driving on the roads and everyone is at shul.

 

Number 10: History

In Israel ancient coins and artifacts have been found from thousands of years ago. Also, Israel has been around for thousands of years and has been a huge part in Jewish History. You can go visit the Western Wall which is were our ancestors used to be thousands of years ago.

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