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Israel for kids

Israel is a country where people speak Hebrew. Its capital city is Jerusalem. To greet a friend, kids there say “Shalom”.

🏳️ Flag: The flag of Israel
🏛️ Capital city: Jerusalem
🗣️ Language: Hebrew
👋 How to say hello: שלום / Shalom
🍽️ A favorite food: Falafel
🎉 A big celebration: Hanukkah, the festival of lights
🐾 An animal to spot: Hoopoe
📍 A famous landmark: Dead Sea

Fun fact about Israel

The Dead Sea is so salty that people can float on it easily.

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Can you say Shalom the way people in Israel do?
Would you like to try falafel? What food would you share from your home?
Find Israel on a map or a globe. Is it near the ocean?

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