Israel
is
a
sacred
land
to
all
three
monotheistic
religions
which
creates
tension
among
groups
on
issues
such
as
territorial,
theological,
and
identity-related
issues.
The
coexistence
of
the
different
claims
in
the
same
holy
land
creates
a
diversity
of
ideas
and
beliefs
that
make
a
fascinating mosaic of people and cultures.
In
today’s
modern
Israel,
you
can
find
wide
cultural
diversity,
with
people
of
many
colors
and
races:
Arabs,
Bedouins,
Druzes,
Baha’is,
Muslims,
Christians,
and
a
range
of
secular
and
orthodox
Jews
with
roots
from
all
over
the
world.
This
melting
pot
has
a
unique
blend
of
tension
and cooperation, which is surprisingly stable and balanced (most of the time).
Being
a
center
of
pilgrimage
for
people
from
all
religions
and
from
all
over
the
world,
and
being
an
attractive
tourist
destination
along
with
the
Israeli
diversity,
make
Israel
colorful,
multilingual,
and
rich
in
art
and
cuisine
of
many
types.
In
Israel,
you
can
find
festivals,
concerts,
theaters,
sports
events,
museums,
art
galleries,
restaurants,
cafes,
open
markets,
and
leisure
beaches from all kinds and preferences.
