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LIT 2: World Literature

ISRAEL:
Its People,
Culture, and
Literature
Inihanda nina:
LERIA, Jacob Mathew M.
CAJARA, Kristine
MALAKI, Eliza Mae F.
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I. TOPIC: ISRAEL: Its People, Culture and Literature

II. OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:

 Identify Israel’s people, culture, and religion.

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 Share their thoughts and opinion about Israel through discussion.
III. CONTENT
FLAGS:
• COLOR BLUE symbolizes God's glory, purity and gevurah (God's severity).
• WHITE field represents Chesed (Divine Benevolence).
Means of 6 triangles
1. God
2. Revelation
3. Human being
4. Redemption
5. Universe
6. Creation

POPULATION:
•The current population of Israel is 9,282,297.
Religious:

 Jewish, 73 .6%
 Muslim 18.1%
 Christian 1.9 %
 Druze 1.6%
 The remaining 4.8% included faiths such as Samaritanism and Baháʼí, as well as "religiously
unclassified".

LANGUAGES
ARABIC AND HEBREW.
 ARABIC alphabet contains 28 letters, all representing consonants. Arabic is written from right to left in
a cursive style; that means, when writing a word, the letters are joined together in a flowing manner,
generally for the purpose of making writing faster.

 HEBREW alphabet consists of 22 letters, all consonants: Alef is the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet
and Tav is the last.
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FOODS:
1. ISRAELI SALAD
The salad’s main ingredients are tomatoes and cucumbers, to which seasonal vegetables are added, such as
peppers, radishes, carrots and, of course, various herbs. The Israeli salad is the perfect accompaniment to many
a meal.

2.BARBEQUE OR MANGAL
Barbecued meat, prepared on special charcoal grills, is commonly called ‘mangal’ and is a very popular dish in
Israel. On weekends and public holidays, many families go out to the countryside for barbecued steaks,
shashlik, liver and other bits of skewered meat, with the addition of tomatoes or onions.

3. PITZUKHIM
(literally 'things to crack') are very popular snacks in Israel and are definitely some of the most varied and
healthy ones available.
Sunflower seed

4. ISRAELI SCHNITZEL
made of fried thin slices of chicken breast coated with egg and breadcrumbs. It's usually served as a main dish
for lunch or dinner alongside fries, rice, or pasta.
They're usually made with corn, tofu, or other plant-based sources.

5. JERUSALEM MIX
Unlike some dishes associated with Israel that originated in other Middle Eastern cultures or in Europe,
Jerusalem mix was most probably created in a Jerusalem steakhouse in Israel. It’s made of beef and chicken
offal, such as liver, spleen, heart, and sometimes a chicken breast mixed together with herbs such as onion,
cumin, and turmeric.

6. SHAWARMA
popular across the Levant, this roasted meat (which could be lamb, veal, chicken or turkey) is cooked slowly on
a revolving spit, before being cut into thin slices and served in pita/laffa with different sauces.

ATTIRE/TRADITIONAL COSTUME
MENS ATTIRE
Orthodox Jewish men wear a kippah at all times and very Orthodox, or Haredi, men wear hats. Haredi men
wear a white shirt with a black jacket and pants, while some Orthodox men wear a white
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WOMEN ATTIRE
There is a general dress code for women, which usually entails covering one's knees, elbows, and maybe even
hair. If the sites are Jewish, men might also be asked to put on a kippah. In general, Israelis tend to wear a t-shirt
and jeans on most outings.

RELIGION:
1. JUDAISM
2. CHRISTIANITY
3. ISLAM

HOLIDAY AND FESTIVALS=

Purim
-is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the saving of the Jewish people from annihilation at the hands of an
official of the Achaemenid Empire named Haman, as it is recounted in the Book of Esther.
Evening of Sat, Mar 23, 2024 – Sun, Mar 24, 2024

Simchat Torah,
- also spelled Simhat Torah, is a Jewish holiday that celebrates and marks the conclusion of the annual cycle of
public Torah readings, and the beginning of a new cycle.
Evening of Thu, Oct 24, 2024 – Fri, Oct 25, 2024

Yom haAtzmaut
-is a fantastic national holiday, loved by all Israelis, it celebrates Israel’s Independence Day. The evening kicks
off with torch lighting in Jerusalem and fireworks displays all over the country.
Evening of Mon, May 13, 2024 – Tue, May 14, 2024

, Sukkot
is a special holiday where you’ll get to spot special little huts springing up in balconies, back yards and even
restaurants and cafes.
Evening of Fri, Sep 29, 2023 – Fri, Oct 6, 2023

PESSACH / PASSOVER
One of the biggest and most religious Jewish holidays, this Jewish spring holiday also coincides with Easter.
Much of the country shuts down and goes on vacation too, and the week is unique thanks to the eating of
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unleavened products only (so no beer, no pizza, no bread, no pita bread, and no cakes, apart from some untasty
“Passover-kosher” varieties).

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March 26 and April 25 of the Gregorian calendar

The State of Israel declares itself as a "Jewish and democratic state" and is the only country in the world with a
Jewish-majority population (see Jewish state). Other faiths in the country include Islam (predominantly Sunni),
Christianity (mostly Melkite and Orthodox) and the religion of the Druze people.

Practices Of Israel
Rituals and festive events take place at special times and places and remind a community of aspects of their
worldview and history. Social practices shape everyday life and are familiar to all members of the community,
even if not everyone is involved.

THE STORY OF RUTH

THE CHARACTERS:
 Ruth- a Moabite woman who marries a Judean immigrant named Mahlon
 Naomi- She was the wife of a man named Elimelech, and they lived in Bethlehem with their two sons, Mahlon
and Kilion.
 Boaz- a powerful, successful landowner who was respected; to be the guardian-redeemer

CHAPTER 1: Naomi Widowed

Ruth 1: Introducing Naomi and Ruth
Chapter 1 opens with the line, “In the day when the judges ruled” (Ruth 1:1). This reminds us of the dark and
difficult days from the book of Judges. We find an Israelite family in Bethlehem—Elimelech, Naomi, and their
sons, Mahlon and Kilyon—struggling to survive through a famine. In search of food, they move into the land of
Moab, Israel’s ancient enemy.
There, the father, Elimelech, dies, and the sons marry Moabite women, Ruth and Orpah. The sons soon follow
after their father and die as well, leaving only Naomi and her daughters-in-law. With no reason to stay, Naomi
tells them that she’s moving back home. She knows the life of an unmarried, foreign widow in Israel is going to
be hard, so she compels them to stay behind. Orpah agrees, but Ruth shows remarkable loyalty to Naomi
saying, “Where you go, I will go. Your people will be my people, and your God will be my God.” (Ruth 1:16)
The two of them return to Israel, and the chapter concludes with Naomi changing her name to Mara, which
means “bitter,” as she laments her tragic fate.

CHAPTER 2: Ruth Gleans in Boaz’ Fields

Ruth 2: Ruth Meets Boaz
Chapter 2
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begins with Naomi and Ruth discussing where to find food, and it just so happens to be the beginning of the
barley harvest. Ruth goes out and happens to end up picking grain in the field of Naomi’s relative, Boaz, who
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we’re told is a “man of noble character.” He notices Ruth and, after finding out about her story, shows
remarkable generosity. He makes special provisions for the immigrant Ruth to gather in his field, just as the
Torah commands (Deut. 24:19 ). Boaz is so impressed by Ruth’s loyalty to Naomi that he prays God will
reward her for her boldness. After Ruth comes home that day, Naomi finds out that she met Boaz, and she’s
thrilled. Boaz is their “family redeemer.” This phrase refers to a cultural practice in Israel where if a man in the
family died and left behind a wife, it was the redeemer’s responsibility to marry the widow and protect the
family. Naomi begins to hope that perhaps there is still a future for her family.

CHAPTER 3: Boaz will Redeem Ruth

Ruth 3: Ruth Asks Boaz to Marry Her
Chapter 3 starts with Naomi and Ruth making a plan to get Boaz to notice their situation. Ruth will stop
wearing the clothes of a grieving widow and show that she’s available to be married again. Ruth goes to meet
Boaz on the farm at night. As she approaches, Boaz wakes up, startled, but Ruth makes her intentions clear,
asking if Boaz will redeem the family and marry her. Boaz is once again amazed by Ruth’s loyalty to Naomi
and her family and calls Ruth a “woman of noble character.” He tells her to wait until the next day, when he
will redeem Ruth and Naomi legally before the town elders. Ruth returns to Naomi where they marvel together
at the night’s events.

CHAPTER 4: The Marriage of Ruth

Ruth 4: Conclusion and the Role of God in the Story
In chapter 4, it all comes together. It turns out that there is a closer family member than Boaz who is also
interested in redeeming the family, but, at the last minute, he finds out he has to marry Ruth the Moabite and
declines. Boaz, on the other hand, knows Ruth’s true character, and he acquires the family property of Naomi’s
husband and marries Ruth. Just as Ruth was loyal to Naomi’s family, so too was Boaz loyal to their family.

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