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3. Why is the Dead Sea shrinking every year?

4. The Mediterranean Sea is responsible for watering most of the coast of Israel daily. How is this
possible?

5. What are the two rainiest months of the year?

6. What months are the nicest months to visit Israel?

7. What does Passover commemorate?

8. Why does Israel celebrate Pentecost?

9. What is the significance of the Day of Atonement?

10. What do Israeli families do on the Feast of Tabernacles?

11. Why do the Israelites celebrate Purim?

12. Hanukkah is close to Christmas. Is Hanukkah a celebration of the birth of Jesus?
If not, what is it a celebration of?

Let’s get Personal…

Activity: What areas of Israel would you like to visit someday? Make a list of the areas that come to
your mind:

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