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16.4 and 16.5. Israel Today Turkey Today. From Zionism to a Modern State. When the Romans destroyed the Jewish temple the Jews no longer had a homeland Zionism was the Jewish movement that encouraged the Jews to return to Palestine ( their homeland). Life on a Kibbutz.
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16.4 and 16.5 Israel Today Turkey Today
From Zionism to a Modern State • When the Romans destroyed the Jewish temple the Jews no longer had a homeland • Zionism was the Jewish movement that encouraged the Jews to return to Palestine (their homeland)
Life on a Kibbutz • Jews were denied the right to own land • Formed communities called Kibbutz’s. • Members share labor, income, and expenses
The People of Israel • Israel was established in 1948 as a Jewish state. • Judaism is the state religion • Hebrew is the official language • 20% of people are Palestinian Arabs • Arab Israelis do not live as well as Jewish Israelis • Tension between these two groups often leads to violance
The Law of Return • Law of Return states that Jews from all over can immigrate to Israel and become citizens • Eventually Israel became over saturated with people • 1980’s Israel airlifted people from Yemen, Albania and other Arab countries
Religion in Israel Today • 1/4th of Israel's Jewish follow the strict Jewish law. • They are called Orthodox Jews • Orthodox Rabbis have full control over marriage, burial etc.. • Rosh Hashanah- Jewish new Year • Yom Kippur- Day of Atonement • Most Israeli Jews are secular meaning their religious practices play a less important role in their life's.
Between Two Worlds • Turkey: After WWI new ruler Mustafa Kemal • Wanted to westernize turkey (by force if necessary) • 1923 Kemal declared Turkey a republic and got rid of the old Islamic law • Mustafa Kemel (Ataturk)– Father of the Turks
Changes brought by Modernization • Replaced religious institutions with secular institutions • Women: No more arranged marriages, women could sign for divorce and women could now run for office • Tansu Ciller- Female Prime Minister in the 1990’s
Rights and Freedoms Today • 1982 –Most recent Turkish Constitution • Promises freedoms such as speech, religion, and press • The government does not always live up to these promises • Kurds– Mountainous people in Turkey
International Alliances • Turkey joined NATO in 1952 • Turkey joined the EU in 1999 • This opened up more trade opportunities for Turkey and allowed their citizens to have a more open job market