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| Government Websites Celebrate Israel's 60 Years of Independence |
| Last Modified at:15-Dec-2008 |
The official website marking Israel's 60th anniversary features a complete list of the festives events to take place throughout the year. Additional government websites offer historical, cultural and statistical information on Israel.
The events and festivals are aimed at strengthening religious tolerance and civic awareness, the connection between the history of the State of Israel and the Jewish People, and awareness for nature, heritage, landscape and environmental values.
The various events include, among others, activities at the Hebrew Book Fair, a "basketball against violence" game, a special violins concert to be held along the walls of old Jerusalem, and sponsorship to annual festivals such as the Karmiel Dance Festival, Eilat Jazz Festival, Zefat Klezmer Festival, Acco Festival of Alternative Theatre, and Israel Festival, all to be held during the summer. Information and details about these events and others is available on the official website marking Israel's 60th anniversary.
The Jewish Agency website offers additional activities and further information about Israel's 60th anniversary: In addition, The Ministry of Foreign Affairs publishes statistical data about Israel and its citizens, while the Knesset website details "60 Years of Statehood Through the Eyes of the Knesset", with comprehensive descriptions of the Knesset parliamentary activities since its establishment, as well as historical photos and films.
Israelis and Jews abroad are also invited to take advantage of the special benefits offered by the Ministry of Immigrant Absorption in celebration of Israel's 60 years.
 The official website for Israel's 60 years of independence
The Jewish Agency: Israel@60
Israel at 60: A statistical glimpse
60 Years of Statehood through the Eyes of the Knesset
The Ministry of Immigrant Absorption
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