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Synopsis
Barely half a century old and composed of immigrants from more than 80 countries, it is not surprising that native-born Israelis call themselves "sabras" - the name is given to the fruit of the Prickly Pear cactus - and that Israel is a land of contrasts, paradoxes and unpredictability. But, says the author, the Prickly Pear may be very offputting from the outside, but is delicious inside. It is worth persevering. The author, himself an "immigrant" in Jerusalem, gives the reader a sharply-focused "insider's view" of the way of life in modern Israel. He notes that the impetuosity, idealism, and supreme self-confidence characteristic of the early years (and often extremely unpleasant for the outside world) have given way to the much more relaxed and realistic approach of a maturing society, although the "prickly" image is still very much part of government life and state media. Other stereotypes are also faced head-on, such as the "kibbutz" culture (today, less than 4% of Israelis live on kibbutzim) and the "military culture". Yet while the average Israeli believes that it is impossible for an outsider to understand him or her, he or she will be genuinely appreciative of any attempt to do so. This book should enable the visitor to make that attempt, as well as enhance their own visit to Israel, whether for business or pleasure.
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- PublisherSimple Guides
- Publication date1996
- ISBN 10 1860340555
- ISBN 13 9781860340550
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages64
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