For ages 9-14. Because Jews, Muslims, and Christians all follow a different calendar, hardly a month goes by in Israel when there is not some kind of holiday or festival. Millions of people throughout the world look to Israel as a centre of faith. Topics include: Israel's art, music, dance, literature, and clothing; the Hebrew, Muslim, and Christian faiths; their exciting traditions, foods, and festivals; how to dance the hora and make potato pancakes; how to say different words in Hebrew and Arabic.