Ten years ago, when Israel celebrated its 50 year jubilee, a gorgeous full color coffee table book was published in Israel that sold over half a million copies and thrilled the entire public, both in Israel and throughout the world. Now, an expanded edition, including the past ten tumultuous years will find an unforgettable permanent prominent place in your home, synagogue, or office.
In the pages of this book, Israel 60, we proudly present you with the sequel to Those Were the Years - Israel's Jubilee, relating the full story of the State of Israel since it was established to this day. Year by year, the drama of this state's history is studied and analyzed, covering the most important events in politics, security, art, sports, and its residents' everyday life. The texts are accompanied by authentic pictures of the best photographers who captured the moments with their cameras.
The crown jewels in this book are 60 articles – one for each year – that discuss the year's most important event or most influential figure. They are authored by some of Israel's most prominent writers, poets, philosophers, politicians, political leaders, army commanders, journalists, and media persons.
The tale of Israel's 60 years of existence is the most exciting, dramatic, and fascinating story of the 20 the century and beyond. We, the Israelis, find this hard to comprehend and appreciate because we live the stories; we are too close to them. This book, however, can be read as a moving, sad, and exciting story that may be difficult at times, but is always fascinating.
Hardcover, 400 pages
About the Author
Nissim Mishal holds an MA degree in communications and political studies, and is a laureate of the 2000 Electronic Media Sokolov Award. Mishal served as director general of the Israel Television and as head of the Channel 2 establishing administration, after serving as political, diplomatic, and US-based correspondent for ITV. He was also editor and host of news-related talk shows such as Popolotika, Conference Call, and Mishal Ham on Channel 2. He edited Those Were the Years – Israel's Jubilee, and Those Were the Times – 2000 Years of Judaism.