Biometric Israeli ID Card

Carry Your Teudat Zehut With You Always

Biometric Israeli ID Card

In Israel, perhaps the most important document you need is your Teudat Zehut – your Identification Document. This is the key for letting all and sundry know who you are. So important is this document, that you must have it on you at all times. Yes, indeed, there is an obligation to carry one’s Teudat Zehut on one at ALL times. Personally, I do. It can happen that one accidentally forgets one’s Teudat Zehut, but really, one should cling to it much like one would put on one’s watch in the morning or perhaps for those who don’t wear watches – hold on to one’s cell phone!

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Coffee

Last Cup of Coffee in Israel

Coffee

This video shares the story of Teddy. He made Aliyah three years ago, but has already returned to his “homeland”. While most of the video is in Hebrew with Hebrew subtitles (no translation available) those who lack the Hebrew will be able to follow the basic story as told by Teddy in English.

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Hebrew Dictionary

The Story of Eliezer ben Yehudah and the Hebrew Language in Israel

Hebrew Dictionary

This is the story of Eliezer ben Yehuda as told by his grandson – Eliezer ben Yehuda. It was Eliezer ben Yehuda who brought the Hebrew language to be a spoken language in the Land of Israel as all those who live here speak it to this day. It is noteworthy that one of the most central streets in the city of Jerusalem is called after him – Ben Yehuda. Next time you take a walk in that street, remember this story:

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