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The History of Modern Israel - Part I: From an Idea to a State

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Course Summary

This course provides an in-depth exploration of the history of Israel, from its origins to modern times. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the complex and fascinating history of this ancient and modern nation.

Key Learning Points

Learn about the origins of Israel and the Jewish people
Understand the complexities of Israel's history and its relationship with its neighbors
Explore the cultural, political, and religious aspects of Israel's history

Learning Outcomes

Understand the origins and history of Israel
Analyze the complexities of Israel's politics and relationships with its neighbors
Develop a nuanced understanding of the cultural and religious influences on Israel's history

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic knowledge of world history
Interest in the Middle East and Israel

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

On-demand videos
Reading materials
Quizzes

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Description

How did the State of Israel come to be? How is it that an idea, introduced in 19th century Europe, became a reality? And how does that reality prevail in the harsh complexities of the Middle East?

Presented by Professor Eyal Naveh, with additional units from Professor Asher Sussers' "The Emergence of the Modern Middle East" course, This course will take you on a journey through the history of Modern Israel. In this 1st part of the course we will explore: How did the 19th century idea of a Jewish state become a reality? So the next time you hear about Israel in the news, you will be informed enough about the history of this area to comprehend the many sides and narratives that interact to shape the complex reality of Israel today. Please note that there is a second part to this course "The History of Modern Israel - Part II: Challenges of Israel as a sovereign state" which is a direct extension of this part. We highly recommend to continue to the second part after you finish this one (https://www.coursera.org/learn/history-israel-sovereign-state). In order to receive academic credit for this course you must successfully pass the academic exam on campus. For information on how to register for the academic exam – https://tauonline.tau.ac.il/registration Additionally, you can apply to certain degrees using the grades you received on the courses. Read more on this here – https://go.tau.ac.il/b.a/mooc-acceptance Teachers interested in teaching this course in their class rooms are invited to explore our Academic High school program here – https://tauonline.tau.ac.il/online-highschool * This course is a joint effort of Tel Aviv University & Israel Institute (www.israelinstitute.org) * This course uses media material from various archives, courtesy to Yad Vashem Archive for their help. * This course is self-paced. Once you register, you can participate in the course anytime, as often as you wish and over any stretch of time

Outline

The Emergence of Zionism
Course Trailer
Introduction
Origins of Zionism
Practical Zionism
Political Zionism
Other Versions of Zionizm
The Old Yishuv, The 1st Aliyah (wave of immigration) & Early settlements
The 2nd Aliyah
The culture of the Immigrants - Interview with Professor Anita Shapira
The impact on the Jews in Europe & the Yishuv
WWI & British interests
The Non-Promised land
Evaluate your knowledge

The Jewish Community (Yishuv) in Palestine Under British Mandate, 1921-1939
Attitudes toward Arab and Jews and its results
1920s: Initial Arab Opposition to the Zionist Project (1920-21, 1929)
New waves of immigration, Settlements, Social Organization, Military militias
Demographic and social changes, political consolidation
The development of an Hebrew Culture - Interview with Professor Anita Shapira
Building a Hebrew Society
The creation of the Palestinian National Movement
From the Peel commission to the White Paper of 1939

WWII, the Holocaust, the end of the Mandate and the Establishment of Israel
The Nazis' rise to power
WWII and the Holocaust
The Conflict
The approach to the British during the war - Interview with Professor Moti Golani (In Hebrew -Please use subtitles)
Protesting, but still Aiding
Revolt against the British
The true face of the relations with Britain - Interview with Professor Moti Golani (In Hebrew -Please use subtitles)
Diverse approaches to the struggle
The UN intervention and the partition Plan
The "Civil War" between Jews and Palestinian at the end of the British Mandate
The Declaration of Independence, the war against the Arab invasion, Victory and armistice
For more on the Holocaust - Refer to TAU & Yad Vashem course " The Holocaust - an introduction"
Final test

Summary of User Reviews

The History of Israel course on Coursera has received positive reviews from many users. The course provides an in-depth understanding of the history of Israel and its significance. Users found the course to be informative, engaging, and well-structured.

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The course provides an in-depth understanding of the history of Israel and its significance.

Pros from User Reviews

Informative
Engaging
Well-structured
Expert instructors
Great supplementary materials

Cons from User Reviews

Some users found the course to be too academic
Lack of discussion forums
Limited interaction with instructors
No certificate for auditing students
Some users found the course material to be biased

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