This course provides a deep exploration of Israeli history, politics, economy, society, and culture from its inception in 1948 to the present day. It delves into the construction of the Israeli historical narrative as an identity-building tool, addressing key events and essential components that have shaped Israeli society over the past seventy years.
Topics covered include immigration, economic transformation, political upheaval, religious Zionism, post-Zionism, privatization, Americanization, the Holocaust's role in shaping Israel's identity, diversity, multiculturalism, and the enduring conflict with the Palestinians and the Arab world.
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This course is divided into five modules, covering Israeli society from its early years in 1948-1967 to its challenges in the 21st century. Modules delve into critical events, economic growth, political transformations, and the enduring conflict with the Palestinians and the Arab world.
This module delves into Israeli society in its first years from 1948 to 1967. It covers key aspects such as the political system, security threats, economic difficulties and growth, mass immigration challenges, and influential figures like Ben Gurion. Furthermore, it examines cultural and common life in the fifties and sixties.
This module focuses on Israel's journey between war and peace from 1967 to 1979. It delves into the impact of the Six-Day War and the Yom Kippur war, as well as the peace with Egypt and non-parliamentary political organizations. The module also explores the political and economic implications of the wars.
Exploring Israel as a society in transition from 1977 to 1995, this module covers the political turnover, economic transformation, the 1st Lebanon war, the Palestinian uprising, immigration, the Oslo accords, and the peace with Jordan. It also addresses significant events such as Rabin's assassination and discrimination feelings.
This module delves into the changing identity of Israel, covering Americanization, globalization, multi-cultural society, Zionism, post-Zionism, religious Zionism, and the role of the Holocaust in shaping collective identity. It also addresses the Jewish context and the memory of the Holocaust.
Focusing on Israel in the 21st century, this module covers economic growth, social protest, political fragmentation, the Arab-Israeli conflict, and the challenges and tensions of being a Jewish and democratic state. It also addresses the influence of tycoons on the economy and warnings of emergency.
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