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Israel at the Movies: Your Guide to 8 Israeli Films

In addition to being fun to watch as entertainment, Israeli films can be powerful lenses through which to examine Israeli society. Whether you are looking to teach about Israel or learn more about it yourself, this guide will enable you to delve deeply into the important themes underlying Israeli society at your synagogue, community center, class, film group, Israel club or just with a group of friends. In addition to providing the relevant cinematographic and historical background crucial for a full appreciation of these movies, this guide enables active, critical thinking through thought-provoking activities and questions for discussion.

Published by the American Zionist Movment in cooperation with JNF and WZO, Department for Zionist Activities as a 6 Months to 60 Initiative.

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