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Creation of Israel

History of Jerusalem

Why is it important to the Jews?

Jerusalem was the home of the Jews since the reign of King David in 1000 BCE

Considered to be the holy land

God promised the land to them

What happened to the Jews in Jerusalem?

When the Roman Empire took control, the Jews still lived there under Roman rule.

The Jews revolted in 66 AD. They lost.

The Romans destroyed Jerusalem in 70 AD.

The Jews were banished from the city and dispersed throughout the world.

Who has controlled Jerusalem?

Throughout history, Jerusalem was controlled by the Jews, then Christians, then Muslims.

The Christians took control of Jerusalem during the Crusades, but lost it to the Muslims again.

During the Ottoman Empire, Jerusalem was controlled by them (Muslim)

After WWI, Jerusalem was under British control.

Palestine after WWI

British control of Palestine and Jerusalem

After WWI, what happened to the Jews?

Holocaust: Systematic killing of Jews where over 6 million died in Europe.

Many wanted to leave Europe to avoid persecution or death.

They wanted to return to their homeland, “Their Promised Land”.

Concentration Camps

Prison camps for Jews during 1930s and 1940s in Europe.

Under Nazi Germany

After the Nazis were defeated, many Jews were freed from bondage.

Jews after WWII

What is Zionism?

Zionism is a movement for the creation of a Jewish state in Palestine

The modern state of Israel came about because of this movement

“Zion” was the Promised Land

The Torah promises Zion to the descendants of Abraham

Israel was supposed to be a safe place for Jews