Israel Culture Smart The Essential Guide to Customs Culture Third Edition by Jeffrey Geri, Culture Smart, Marian Lebor ISBN 978-1857338829 1857338820

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ISBN 10: 1857338820

ISBN 13: 978-1857338829

Author: Jeffrey Geri, Culture Smart, Marian Lebor

Special edition to mark the 70th year of Israel s independence 

Culture Smart! Israel is a concise cultural guide that enables readers to get to the heart of this diverse, dynamic and paradoxical country and enable you to make the most of your visit. Independent since 1948, this 70th anniversary edition provides important insights into the complexities of Israeli society so that you will know what to expect and how to behave in different circumstances, avoid misunderstandings and form good relations both socially and in business.

While Israel is a modern and largely secular country, it is one steeped in biblical history and in which religion still plays an active role in public life. In seventy years it has grown from a sparsely populated strip of land into a vigorous democracy and regional superpower. Often called the Startup Nation, Israel is a world leader in a number of Hi-tech industries. Its democratic institutions, despite a political and social polarization in recent years, are among the most enlightened in the world.

The fight for survival has had a profound impact on the Israeli psyche. Every family has been touched by war, which has sharpened the zest for life. Nearly every citizen serves in the army, today a formidable fighting machine. Seismic changes in the wider region oblige it to maintain a critical edge. This pocket guide will help readers understand the country and its people beyond the headlines, ensuring for greater understanding and a far more valuable travelling experience, whatever the reason for visiting.

Table of contents: 

Chapter 1: LAND AND PEOPLE

Geography

Climate

A Brief History

Key Events Since 1948

Israelis Today

Government

The Economy

The Israel Defense Force (IDF)

Cities and Towns

The Kibbutz

The Moshav

Chapter 2: VALUES AND ATTITUDES

War and Peace

Religion

Family Life

Togetherness and Groups

Attitudes Toward Each Other

Attitudes Toward Minorities

War and the Israeli Psyche

Humor

Chapter 3: CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS

Jewish Festivals and Public Holidays

Muslim and Christian Festivals

Rites of Passage

Courtship and Marriage

Death and Mourning

Chapter 4: MAKING FRIENDS

Hospitality

Gift Giving

Manners

Immigrant Associations

Chapter 5: DAILY LIFE

Homes and Lifestyles

Weekday Routine

Education

Leisure and Sports

Chapter 6: TIME OUT

Wining and Dining

Shopping

Fashion

The Performing Arts

Museums and Galleries

Cultural Festivals

Nightlife

Beaches

Chapter 7: TRAVEL, HEALTH, AND SECURITY

Flying

Taxis

Buses

Trains

Driving

Seeing the Country

Health Care and Emergency Services

Safety and Security

CHAPTER 8: BUSINESS BRIEFING

Business Culture

Protocol and Presentations

Personal Relations

Negotiating Styles

Contracts and Fulfillment

Women in Business

CHAPTER 9: COMMUNICATING

Language

Body Language

The Media

Telephone and Internet: The Online Nation

Mail

Conclusion

Further Reading

Index

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